Don't
Raincity Lyrics
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Breathing down my neck
Taste it, you get high when you tell me what to do,
Do you? Do you? Do you? Do you? Do you? Do you?
Don't, don't, you, you, you, tell, tell, tell me what to do
I think it's time for you to go
Talking so close that I can taste your smoke (smoke)
Oh, (nuh-uh) I need a little space
Don't tell me, tell me what to do
Don't tell me, tell me what to do
Don't you, don't you, tell me what to do
Don't, don't, you, you, you, tell, tell, tell me what to do, Oh
You think you're worth your weight in gold
You rip up my words and then you promise me the world (world)
Oh, (nuh-uh) Get out of my face
Oh, (nuh-uh) I need a little space
Don't tell me, tell me what to do
Don't tell me, tell me what to do
Don't you, don't you, tell me what to do
Don't, don't, you, you, you, tell, tell, tell me what to do
Oh you are wasted
Breathing down my neck
Taste it, you get high when you tell me what to do
Do you? Do you? Do you?
The song "Don't" by Raincity is about the frustration of being bossed around and controlled by someone who thinks they know what's best for you. The opening lines of "oh you are wasted, breathing down my neck" sets the scene for an uncomfortable and suffocating situation. The repetition of "Do you? Do you? Do you?" in the chorus highlights the frustration of constantly being told what to do. The singer is exasperated and wants the person to stop dictating their life and decisions.
The lines "You think you're worth your weight in gold, you rip up my words and then you promise me the world" alludes to the way this controlling person manipulates and belittles the singer. The singer is aware of this and wants them to leave, saying "I think it's time for you to go" and "get out of my face, I need a little space". The song communicates the importance of boundaries and personal autonomy.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh you are wasted
You are drunk, intoxicated beyond reason
Breathing down my neck
Being suffocated or invaded by someone's closeness or words
Taste it, you get high when you tell me what to do, Do you? Do you? Do you? Do you? Do you? Do you?
You feel powerful, euphoric, and in control when you force me to obey orders. Is that true for you? Do you enjoy it that much?
Don't, don't, you, you, you, tell, tell, tell me what to do
Don't keep commanding me or forcing your will on me
I think it's time for you to go
I want you to leave and get out of my personal space
Talking so close that I can taste your smoke (smoke)
Breathing tobacco smoke on me while chatting in my face
Oh, (nuh-uh) get out of my face
I'm rejecting your presence and your control over me
Oh, (nuh-uh) I need a little space
I need some distance between us and some freedom to choose my own course of action
Don't tell me, tell me what to do
Stop instructing me on how to behave or act
Don't you, don't you, tell me what to do
I'm furious and tired of your nagging and patronizing behavior
You think you're worth your weight in gold
You believe you're invaluable and that you can buy me or my loyalty with your money or influence
You rip up my words and then you promise me the world (world)
You manipulate me and deceive me with rhetoric, breaking your commitments or promises to gain more power over me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Clare Twiddy, Kaylar Chan, Ryley Kirkpatrick, Sheldon D’Eith
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