Don't Tell Me
Ruel Lyrics
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I'm not your disciple, I choose how I sin
I've got a distant memory of previous lives
So don't say I'm not ready, back off with those knives
You don't know me like you used to
You can leave, but I refuse to
You can tell me that I'm crazy
Uh uh uh
Ooh, oh-oh-oh, don't tell me I'm not ready
Uh uh uh
Ooh, oh-oh-oh, don't tell me I'm not ready for love
For love
I don't feel connected to all of your lies
But you can do a kindness and look me in the eyes
My soul's resurrected, yeah, it's been there before
So, don't say I'm not ready to level on my soul
You don't know me like you used to
Yeah you can leave, but I refuse to
You can tell me that I'm crazy
But I won't stop and this won't make me
Uh uh uh
Ooh, oh-oh-oh, don't tell me I'm not ready
Uh uh uh
Ooh, oh-oh-oh, don't tell me I'm not ready for love
The course that you have set for me
The shadows you crossed over me
The road is getting hard to see
But I'm gonna make it through
Horizons that are out of sight
Lost behind the fading light
Ready for what's coming, and they best be ready too
Uh uh uh
Ooh, oh-oh-oh, don't tell me I'm not ready for love
Uh uh uh
(For love, for love) oh, oh-oh-oh
Don't tell me I'm not ready for love
Uh uh uh
Ooh, oh-oh-oh, don't tell me I'm not ready
Uh uh uh
Ooh, oh-oh-oh, don't tell me I'm not ready for love
The lyrics of Ruel's song Don't Tell Me express a sense of independence and defiance against those who try to dictate how the singer should live his life. The first verse suggests that the singer has a strong sense of self and a knowledge of past lives, implying a belief in reincarnation or spirituality. The second verse emphasizes that the singer is not going to conform to societal expectations or the opinions of others, and he refuses to believe lies or be held back by those who doubt him. The chorus repeats the phrase "don't tell me I'm not ready" as a message of determination and self-confidence. The bridge speaks of challenges that may lie ahead, but the singer is ready to face them and move forward.
Overall, the song seems to be about asserting one's independence and inner strength, even if it goes against the expectations of others. It encourages listeners to trust their instincts and not let others hold them back from achieving their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Save your breath, my brother, it's not going in
Don't bother speaking because I won't listen anyway
I'm not your disciple, I choose how I sin
I'm not following your ways because I make my own decisions
I've got a distant memory of previous lives
I have a feeling of having lived before that I can't explain
So don't say I'm not ready, back off with those knives
Don't judge me or attack me with your criticism because I'm not afraid
You don't know me like you used to
You think you understand me but you really don't
You can leave, but I refuse to
I won't let you go and give up
You can tell me that I'm crazy
You can call me insane but I won't stop
But I won't stop and this won't make me
Nothing you say or do will change me
I don't feel connected to all of your lies
I don't believe the things you say anymore
But you can do a kindness and look me in the eyes
You can still show me respect and be honest with me in person
My soul's resurrected, yeah, it's been there before
My spirit has been through struggles and come out stronger
So, don't say I'm not ready to level on my soul
Don't doubt my ability to handle what life throws at me
The course that you have set for me
The path you think I should take
The shadows you crossed over me
The doubts and fears you planted in my mind
The road is getting hard to see
The future is uncertain and unclear
But I'm gonna make it through
But I won't give up and will persevere
Horizons that are out of sight
The opportunities that seem far away and impossible
Lost behind the fading light
Disappearing as time passes
Ready for what's coming, and they best be ready too
I'm prepared for whatever comes my way, and so should others be
Don't tell me I'm not ready for love
Don't tell me I'm not able to open my heart to new experiences and connections
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Peter James Harding, Ruel Vincent Van Dijk
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
STEPHEN JAMES RONCESVALLES LIZA
Don't tell me
by: Ruel
[Verse 1]
Save your breath, my brother, it's not going in
I'm not your disciple, I choose how I sin
I've got a distant memory of previous lives
So don't say I'm not ready, back off with those knives
[Pre-Chorus]
You don't know me like you used to
You can leave, but I refuse to
You can tell me that I'm crazy
But I won't stop and this won't make me
[Chorus]
Ooo—who—ooo—oo—who
Oh—o—oh, don't tell me I'm not ready
Ooo—who—ooo—oo—who
Oh—o—oh, don't tell me I'm not ready
For love, for love
[Verse 2]
I don't feel connected to all of your lies
But you can do a kindness and look me in the eyes
My soul's resurrected, yeah, it's been there before
So don’t say I’m not ready till I fall on my sword
[Pre-Chorus]
You don't know me like you used to
You can leave, but I refuse to
You can tell me that I'm crazy
But I won't stop and this won't make me
[Chorus]
Ooo—who—ooo—oo—who
Oh—o—oh, don't tell me I'm not ready
Ooo—who—ooo—oo—who
Oh—o—oh, don't tell me I'm not ready
For love
[Bridge]
The course that you have set for me, the shadows you cast over me
The road is getting hard to see, but I'm gonna make it through
Horizons that are outta sight, lost behind the fading light
I'm ready for what's coming, and they best be ready too
[Chorus (Extended)]
Ooo—who—ooo—oo—who
Oh—o—oh, don't tell me I'm not ready for love
Ooo—who—ooo—oo—who (for love, for love)
Oh—o—oh, don't tell me I'm not ready for love
Ooo—who—ooo—oo—who
Oh—o—oh, don't tell me I'm not ready
Ooo—who—ooo—oo—who
Oh—o—oh, don't tell me I'm not ready for love
Patricia S
Save your breath
My brother
It's not going in
I'm not your disciple
I choose how I sin
I've got a distant memory of previous lives
So don't say I'm not ready
Back off with those knives
You don't know me like you used to
You can leave
But I refuse to
You can tell me that I'm crazy
But I won't stop
And this won't make me
Uh
Oh
Don't tell me I'm not ready
Uh
Oh
Don't tell me
I'm not ready for love
For love
I don't feel connected
To all of your lies
But you can do a kindness
And look me in the eyes
My soul's resurrected
Yeah It's been there before
So, don't say I'm not ready
Till I fall on my sword
You don't know me like you used to
You can leave
But I refuse to
You can tell me that I'm crazy
But I won't stop
And this won't make me
Uh
Oh
Don't tell me
I'm not ready
Uh
Oh
Don't tell me
I'm not ready for love
The course that you have set for me
The shadows you cast over me
The road is getting hard to see
But I'm gonna make it through
Horizons that are outta sight
Lost behind the fading light
I'm ready for what's coming
And they best be ready too
Uh
Oh
Don't tell me
I'm not ready for love
Uh
Oh
Don't tell me
I'm not ready for love
Uh
Oh
Don't tell me
I'm not ready
Uh
Oh
Don't tell me
I'm not ready for love
MoonShadow
[Verse 1]
Save your breath, my brother, it's not going in
I'm not your disciple, I choose how I sin
I've got a distant memory of previous lives
So don't say I'm not ready, back off with those knives
[Pre-Chorus]
You don't know me like you used to
You can leave, but I refuse to
You can tell me that I'm crazy
But I won't stop and this won't make me
[Chorus]
Ooo—who—ooo—oo—who
Oh—o—oh, don't tell me I'm not ready
Ooo—who—ooo—oo—who
Oh—o—oh, don't tell me I'm not ready
For love, for love
[Verse 2]
I don't feel connected to all of your lies
But you can do a kindness and look me in the eyes
My soul's resurrected, yeah, it's been there before
So don’t say I’m not ready till I fall on my sword
[Pre-Chorus]
You don't know me like you used to
You can leave, but I refuse to
You can tell me that I'm crazy
But I won't stop and this won't make me
[Chorus]
Ooo—who—ooo—oo—who
Oh—o—oh, don't tell me I'm not ready
Ooo—who—ooo—oo—who
Oh—o—oh, don't tell me I'm not ready
For love
[Bridge]
The course that you have set for me, the shadows you cast over me
The road is getting hard to see, but I'm gonna make it through
Horizons that are outta sight, lost behind the fading light
I'm ready for what's coming, and they best be ready too
[Chorus (Extended)]
Ooo—who—ooo—oo—who
Oh—o—oh, don't tell me I'm not ready for love
Ooo—who—ooo—oo—who (for love, for love)
Oh—o—oh, don't tell me I'm not ready for love
Ooo—who—ooo—oo—who
Oh—o—oh, don't tell me I'm not ready
Ooo—who—ooo—oo—who
Oh—o—oh, don't tell me I'm not ready for love
BluesClueless
His voice is so gorgeous; he’s so gorgeous. I’ve never heard someone with a voice anything like that. It’s clear, and deep and high pitched at the same time. His voice makes me feel like I’m flying in some forest above the clouds. Absolutely beautiful.
Alyssa M
BluesClueless exactly what I thought
Michaela
Yeah I think the same way as you do. He has got to be soooo famous❤
Alyssa M
Sandra Carey wym tell him...?
Ulemjgoo Amar-Erdene
Erm Shawn Mendes?
Alyssa M
Ulemjgoo Amar-Erdene whos that? i only know Ruel
lexi s
i'm so happy he's finally being recognised but also kinda sad he's not our own little secret anymore
KAITO
What
Camilla Lavazza
Same
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Elizabeth Chan 😂😂😭