Pleas Don't Do This
Plain White T's Lyrics


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You call me in the middle of the night
Saying that you just got home
You're lucky I'm even still awake
Awake enough to answer the phone
But I knew it would be you'cause I was hoping that you'd call
Hoping you'd say that you were sorry
But you don't apologize at all
And it's not ok and it's not alright
What have you been doing with those guys all night?

If they're really just friends
Why wouldn't you choose me over them?
Please don't do this again
I try to give you the space you need
But you end up walking all over me
Please don't do this to me
Oh no, please don't do this to me

You call me in the middle of the night
So drunk you're ready to pass out
Tellin' me you had a great time
Except for that hour you blacked out
Now you're surprised that I'm pissed
You think I'm acting all tough
Well I think you're acting like a bitch
And I swear this time I've had enough

Why do you have to push me so hard?
You're pushing me away
I ask, please don't do this to me
But you're doing it anyway

And it's not OK and it's not alright
You can't fool me, so don't even try




And it's not OK and it's not alright
What have you been doing with those guys all night?

Overall Meaning

In the Plain White T's song "Please Don't Do This," the lead vocalist expresses his frustration and disappointment towards his partner for constantly disrespecting him in their relationship. The song begins with the partner calling him in the middle of the night, admitting that they just got home. It is evident from the vocalist's tone that he is tired of the excuses and the lack of apology from his partner. He was hoping for an apology, but all he got was an explanation of where they have been all night. The partner is making it clear that they are not sorry for their behavior, and this is driving the vocalist crazy.


In the following verses, the vocalist explains how he tries to give his partner the space that they need. However, this seems to make things worse, and his partner is walking all over him. His partner doesn't treat him with the respect he deserves, and it's causing him pain. By the end of the song, the vocalist emphasizes that he is done trying to make things work. He cannot take it anymore, and he wants his partner to know that their actions are not okay.


Line by Line Meaning

You call me in the middle of the night
You contact me during the night


Saying that you just got home
Informing me of having just arrived at your house


You're lucky I'm even still awake
You are fortunate that I'm still conscious


Awake enough to answer the phone
Conscious enough to pick up the phone


But I knew it would be you'cause I was hoping that you'd call
I expected it to be you because I was anticipating your call


Hoping you'd say that you were sorry
Wishing for you to apologize


But you don't apologize at all
But you don't express regret whatsoever


And it's not ok and it's not alright
It's not acceptable


What have you been doing with those guys all night?
What activities did you participate in with your male friends during the evening?


If they're really just friends
If they're truly just acquaintances


Why wouldn't you choose me over them?
Why wouldn't you select me instead of them?


Please don't do this again
Kindly refrain from repeating this behavior


I try to give you the space you need
I attempt to provide you with the distance you request


But you end up walking all over me
But you mistreat me despite my efforts


Please don't do this to me
Please don't maltreat me


Oh no, please don't do this to me
Oh no, please don't mistreat me


So drunk you're ready to pass out
Inebriated to the point of nearing unconsciousness


Tellin' me you had a great time
Informing me of having enjoyed yourself


Except for that hour you blacked out
Aside from the time period you cannot recall


Now you're surprised that I'm pissed
Currently shocked that I'm angry


You think I'm acting all tough
You believe I'm posturing as intimidating


Well I think you're acting like a bitch
However, I perceive you as behaving poorly


And I swear this time I've had enough
And I promise that I've reached my limit this time


Why do you have to push me so hard?
Why do you have to emotionally strain me?


You're pushing me away
You're driving me apart from you


I ask, please don't do this to me
I plead with you, please don't mistreat me


But you're doing it anyway
However, you're treating me poorly regardless


You can't fool me, so don't even try
You can't deceive me, so don't bother attempting




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOM HIGGENSON

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