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Don't Tell Me
Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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To reel me in to your embrace?
To hold me close with the fear of god,
If that's what it takes
But don't look into my eyes and tell me you love me
So, I am in pain.
So turn away with the fear of god,
I'll leave you to pray
Don't look me in the eyes and tell me you love me
You will leave me here to die
You will leave me here to die
Don't look me in the eyes and tell me you love me
The Pineapple Thief's song "Don't Tell Me" is about the struggle of a person who longs for love and affection but is scared of getting hurt in return. The singer is asking what it takes to win their love, to hold them close and make them feel secure. They are ready to be reeled in and held in an embrace that makes them feel safe, but they are also aware of the possibility of being hurt. They are willing to take the risk, as long as their partner is committed to being with them.
However, the singer is hesitant to believe their partner's proclamations of love. They don't want to be swept away in a moment of passion and have their heart broken when reality sets in. They don't want to hear words without actions behind them - they want commitment and reliability. The singer would rather be left alone than be lied to and left to die.
Line by Line Meaning
So, what does it take
What do I need to do to gain your affection?
To reel me in to your embrace?
To make me fall into your arms?
To hold me close with the fear of god,
To keep me close to you as if threatened by a divine retribution?
If that's what it takes
If that's what it takes for you to love me back?
But don't look into my eyes and tell me you love me
But don't deceive me with empty declarations of love when you don't mean it.
So, I am in pain.
I'm in agony without your love.
I need your love, your embrace
I crave your affection and physical proximity.
So turn away with the fear of god,
If you can't reciprocate, leave me be as if terrified of divine punishment.
I'll leave you to pray
I'll allow you to plead to a higher power in remorse.
Don't look me in the eyes and tell me you love me
Don't deceive me with empty declarations of love when you don't mean it.
You will leave me here to die
You'll abandon me to wither away without your love.
You will leave me here to die
You'll abandon me to wither away without your love.
Don't look me in the eyes and tell me you love me
Don't deceive me with empty declarations of love when you don't mean it.
Contributed by Joseph B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jitse Sparreboom
Why are these guys so underrated??
0oDaantje12o0
My eyes fell upon the cover of this album and I thought it funny. Remembered the title and now I'm looking up this great music. I think I've gotta buy this album.
Abel Damaj
well done guys .
Güneş Seyis
Sadness.