His debut album "State of Mind" also contains a guest apperance on harmonica by Stevie Wonder on the track titled "Expression of Love".
Raul Midón's debut on US television was The Late Show with David Letterman on June 28, 2005.
Don't Take It That Way
Raul Midón Lyrics
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You say, "I miss you when I'm all alone"
She says, "I'm sorry but I'm moving on"
I found somebody else while you were gone
She says, don't take it that way
Don't take it, don't take it that way
Don't take it that way
Sweet freedom of a foreign girl
You took a trip all around the world
Broke a promise for a heavenly thrill
You said I do when you meant I will
You said don't take it that way
Don't take it, don't take it that way
Don't take it that way
Don't take it, don't take it that way
Hitched a ride on a private plane
You might have turned the tide back gone against the grain
Stole easy money from your best friend
Kind of knew you'd never see him again
And then to kill some time you went to war
Didn't even know what you were fighting for
You were so young with prospects so poor
Now what you've become no one can be sure
You're still saying don't take it that way
Don't take it, don't take it that way
Don't take it that way
Don't take it, don't take it that way
Don't take it that way
Don't take it, don't take it that way
Don't take it that way
Don't take it, don't take it that way
Don't take it that way
Don't take it, don't take it that way
Don't take it that way
Don't take it, don't take it that way
Don't take it that way
Don't take it, don't take it that way
Don't take it that way
Don't take it, don't take it that way
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Don't take it, don't take it that way
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Raul Midón's "Don't Take It That Way" tells the story of a man who has made mistakes throughout his life and tries to justify them as he faces the consequences. The lyrics begin with him calling up an old flame and revealing that he misses her, but she responds by telling him that she has moved on and found someone else. Despite this rejection, he tells her not to take his feelings in the wrong way, indicating that he may not fully understand the situation.
As the song continues, the lyrics reveal that the man has a history of making poor choices, including breaking promises and stealing from friends. He also went to war, admitting that he did not know what he was fighting for. These experiences have left him unsure of who he has become, and he grasps at the idea that he is still the same person deep down, telling the woman not to judge him too harshly.
Overall, the song suggests that the singer is struggling to come to terms with his past and understand how his actions have affected his relationships. He is defensive and tries to push away responsibility for his mistakes, but ultimately he cannot escape the consequences of his choices.
Line by Line Meaning
You call her up on the telephone
You reached out to her by phone
You say, "I miss you when I'm all alone"
You expressed your feelings of longing
She says, "I'm sorry but I'm moving on"
She conveyed her decision to move forward
I found somebody else while you were gone
She found someone new during your absence
She says, don't take it that way
She begs you to not become upset
Sweet freedom of a foreign girl
You indulged in the freedom of being with a foreign girl
You took a trip all around the world
You traveled the globe
Broke a promise for a heavenly thrill
You gave up a promise for pleasure
You said I do when you meant I will
You committed to something you weren't fully ready for
Hitched a ride on a private plane
You used your charm to get a ride on a private aircraft
You might have turned the tide back gone against the grain
You had the power to change course and go against the norm
Stole easy money from your best friend
You took advantage of your friend's trust by stealing from them
Kind of knew you'd never see him again
You had a sense that the friendship was over
And then to kill some time you went to war
To pass the time, you joined the military
Didn't even know what you were fighting for
You lacked a clear understanding of the cause you were fighting for
You were so young with prospects so poor
Your youth and lack of opportunities influenced your decisions
Now what you've become no one can be sure
It is unclear what you have become as a result of your actions
You're still saying don't take it that way
You continue to plead for understanding
Don't take it that way
Please don't misinterpret my actions or words
Don't take it, don't take it that way
I'm earnestly requesting that you don't misunderstand me
Don't take it that way
Please don't take offense
Don't take it, don't take it that way
I genuinely don't mean to cause you any harm or distress
Don't take it that way
It's not my intent to upset you
Don't take it, don't take it that way
I'm imploring you to not take it personally
Don't take it that way
I hope you can understand my perspective
Don't take it, don't take it that way
I mean no harm, please don't interpret it negatively
Contributed by Micah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tamara Antonova
Приятная мелодия и хорошее исполнение.
80'sKid
Great song!!! Raul Midon is a genius!!!!
ANNA KRAWCZYKOWSKA
Uwielbiam od lat niezmiennie 😍!
💜nugget💜
Love all songs!!!!!
King of the music !!!!
Tamara Antonova
Music is admire!
Figen Işık
amazing! <3
marijualle70
fantastic Raul
Emmanuel Wilfried BOGNI
Great Music.
Guilherme Silva
Awesome. The best.
Clue Vios
Gum in Stereo!!