Don't Fucking Tell Me What to Do
Robyn Lyrics


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My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
K-k-killing me

My smoking is killing me
My diet's killing me
My heels are killing me
My shopping's killing me
My ego is killing me
Can't sleep, it's killing me
My label's killing me
Kick drum

My phone is killing me
My E-mail's killing me
These hours are killing me
My tour is killing me
This flight is killing me
My manager's killing me
My mother's killing me
My landlord's killing me
My boss is killing me
The TV is killing me
Your nagging is killing me
My boyfriend's killing me
My talking's killing me
Killing me
Killing me
K-k-killing me

Can't sleep, it's killing me
My dreams are killing me
The TV is killing me
My talking's killing me
Let go, you're killing me
Ease up, you're killing me
Calm down, you're killing me
My God, you're killing me
K-k-killing me

My drinking is killing me
My smoking is killing me
My head is killing me
My mind is killing me
My back is killing me
My neck is killing me
Your nagging is killing me
My gut is killing me
My PMS is killing me
My E-mail is killing me
These hours are killing me
My tour is killing me
This flight is killing me
My manager's killing me
My mother's killing me
My landlord's killing me
My smoking is killing me
The TV is killing me
Your nagging is killing me
Ease up, you're killing me
Let go, you're killing me
Calm down, you're killing me
My God, you're killing me

Don't fucking tell me what to do (do)
Don't fucking tell me what to do (do, do, do, do)
Don't fucking tell me what to do
Don't fucking tell me what to do (do)
Don't fucking tell me what to do (do)

Don't fucking tell me what to do
Don't fucking tell me what to do
Don't fucking tell me what to do
Don't fucking tell me what to do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Robyn's song Don't Fucking Tell Me What to Do express the frustration and stress of a life overwhelmed with various problems and pressures. The repetition of the lines "My drinking is killing me" and other phrases highlights the repetitive and cyclical nature of these struggles, as well as their potentially life-threatening consequences. However, the chorus provides a defiant and empowering message, rejecting anyone who tries to tell the singer what to do or how to live.


Throughout the song, the singer lists a variety of sources of stress, including substance abuse, physical pain, work obligations, and relationships. These various issues are presented as equally damaging and overwhelming, creating a sense of constant pressure and chaos in the singer's life. The use of the phrase "killing me" multiple times reinforces the severity of these problems, and the urgent need for a solution.


Ultimately, the song reflects the frustration and anger of someone who feels constantly besieged by life's challenges, but refuses to be told what to do by others. The repetition of the phrase "Don't fucking tell me what to do" highlights the importance of individual agency and autonomy, even in the face of difficult circumstances.


Line by Line Meaning

My drinking is killing me
I am aware of the damage that my drinking is causing to my health


My smoking is killing me
I am aware of the damage that my smoking is causing to my health


My diet's killing me
I am aware of the damage that my unhealthy diet is causing to my health


My heels are killing me
I am aware of the pain that my high heels are causing to my feet


My shopping's killing me
I am aware of the financial damage that my shopping habits are causing to me


My ego is killing me
I am aware of the negative effects that my ego is having on my relationships and life


Can't sleep, it's killing me
My inability to sleep is affecting my health and wellbeing


My label's killing me
My record label is putting too much pressure on me


Kick drum
This line is a non sequitur and does not convey any specific meaning


My phone is killing me
I am constantly being bombarded by notifications and calls on my phone, which is causing me stress and anxiety


My E-mail's killing me
I am constantly checking and responding to emails, which is causing me stress and anxiety


These hours are killing me
The long and grueling hours of my work are affecting my health and wellbeing


My tour is killing me
The demands of touring are taking a toll on my physical and mental health


This flight is killing me
The stress and tiredness that comes with traveling by plane is affecting my health and wellbeing


My manager's killing me
My manager is putting too much pressure on me and causing me stress


My mother's killing me
My relationship with my mother is causing me stress and anxiety


My landlord's killing me
My landlord is making my life difficult and causing me stress


My boss is killing me
My boss is putting too much pressure on me and causing me stress


The TV is killing me
Watching too much TV is affecting my health and productivity


Your nagging is killing me
Your constant criticisms and nagging are causing me stress and anxiety


My boyfriend's killing me
My relationship with my boyfriend is causing me stress and anxiety


My talking's killing me
I am aware that I talk too much and it may be annoying to those around me


Don't fucking tell me what to do (do)
I am tired of being told what to do and want to make my own decisions


Don't fucking tell me what to do (do, do, do, do)
I am asserting my independence and asking others to respect my decisions


Don't fucking tell me what to do
I am standing up for myself and asserting my autonomy


Don't fucking tell me what to do (do)
I am expressing my frustration with being told what to do and demanding to be treated as an equal


Don't fucking tell me what to do (do)
I am tired of being bossed around and want to make my own choices




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Klas Frans Ahlund, Robin Miriam Carlsson

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Questionablemind

My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
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My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me

My smoking is killing me
My diet is killing me
My heels are killing me
My shopping's killing me
My ego is killing me
Can't sleep, it's killing me
My label's killing me
Kickdrum

My phone is killing me
My email is killing me
These hours are killing me
My tour is killing me
This flight is killing me
My manager's killing me
My mother's killing me
My landlord's killing me
My boss is killing me
The TV is killing me
Your nagging is killing me
My boyfriend's killing me
My talking's killing me
Killing me
Killing me

Can't sleep, it's killing me
My dreams are killing me
TV is killing me
My talking's killing me
Let go, you're killing me
Ease up, you're killing me
Calm down, you're killing me
My god, you're killing me

My drinking is killing me
My smoking is killing me
My head is killing me
My mind is killing me
My back is killing me
My neck is killing me
Your nagging is killing me
My gut is killing me
My PMS is killing me
My email is killing me
These hours are killing me
My tour is killing me
This flight is killing me
My manager's killing me
My mother's killing me
My landlord's killing me
My smoking is killing me
The TV is killing me
Your nagging is killing me
Ease up, you're killing me
Let go, you're killing me
Calm down, you're killing me
My god, you're killing me

Don't fucking tell me what to do, do
Don't fucking tell me what to do, do, do, do, do
Don't fucking tell me what to do
Don't fucking tell me what to do, do
Don't fucking tell me what to do, do
Don't fucking tell me what to do
Don't fucking tell me what to do
Don't fucking tell me what to do
Don't fucking tell me what to do

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All comments from YouTube:

Questionablemind

My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me
My drinking is killing me

My smoking is killing me
My diet is killing me
My heels are killing me
My shopping's killing me
My ego is killing me
Can't sleep, it's killing me
My label's killing me
Kickdrum

My phone is killing me
My email is killing me
These hours are killing me
My tour is killing me
This flight is killing me
My manager's killing me
My mother's killing me
My landlord's killing me
My boss is killing me
The TV is killing me
Your nagging is killing me
My boyfriend's killing me
My talking's killing me
Killing me
Killing me

Can't sleep, it's killing me
My dreams are killing me
TV is killing me
My talking's killing me
Let go, you're killing me
Ease up, you're killing me
Calm down, you're killing me
My god, you're killing me

My drinking is killing me
My smoking is killing me
My head is killing me
My mind is killing me
My back is killing me
My neck is killing me
Your nagging is killing me
My gut is killing me
My PMS is killing me
My email is killing me
These hours are killing me
My tour is killing me
This flight is killing me
My manager's killing me
My mother's killing me
My landlord's killing me
My smoking is killing me
The TV is killing me
Your nagging is killing me
Ease up, you're killing me
Let go, you're killing me
Calm down, you're killing me
My god, you're killing me

Don't fucking tell me what to do, do
Don't fucking tell me what to do, do, do, do, do
Don't fucking tell me what to do
Don't fucking tell me what to do, do
Don't fucking tell me what to do, do
Don't fucking tell me what to do
Don't fucking tell me what to do
Don't fucking tell me what to do
Don't fucking tell me what to do

Don't thank just like 🙂

Joe Momma

cool story bro

shamoo loo

This song is so relevant in 2020. With how the world is. And where some people are at with themselves. F*cking wow.

Des Information

So true, Robyn has always been ahead of her time. It is crazy how underrated she has been during the years and yet her songs are still relevant.

DJ Professor Dan

Robyn battles drinking, smoking, her head, her back, her neck, your nagging, her PMS, her emails (or emos?), her boyfriend, her tour, the TV & much more & comes out victorious!

Z Blackerby

freakin love it! best album so far!

AJAX

i feel like this song should be my theme song haha

LightBumble

Hahaaaa It's all killing us.

Yasmin E

LOL I know right!

Yung Manong

Esquire magazine rated this amongst the 10 best albums of the decade..just heard a couple tracks for the 1st and it's dope. I can see why there was all this hype about it

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