Don't
Steve Marks Lyrics

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Drove to the church
In my suit and tie
But I just couldn't bring myself
To go inside
So I sat alone
In my truck across the street
Watched that chauffeur smokin' cigarettes
By that long white limousine

I could just imagine
What was goin' on in there
Sunlight streamin' through the stained glass
And those flowers in her hair
And in less time than it takes a tear to fall
Those bells rang loud as thunder
As they opened up the doors
Now I don't have to wonder anymore
Laughin' and a cryin'
Tossin' that bouquet
And when you got in that limo
I drove off the other way
And I still don't know
Why things happened like they did
But I parked that old pickup
On that lonesome river bridge
I took your ring from my pocket
And I held it one last time
Watched that diamond sparkle
I drew back and I let her fly
And in less time than it takes to tear to fall
Oh that old ring went under
Lord and now it's gone for sure
No and I don't have to wonder anymore
Well the angels sang like thunder

As I felt myself go under
Now I don't have to wonder anymore

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Don't" by Steve Marks capture a deeply emotional and poignant moment in the singer's life. The song begins with the singer driving to a church in his suit and tie, but feeling unable to enter the building. Instead, he sits alone in his truck across the street, observing the scene outside a long white limousine where a chauffeur is smoking cigarettes. The imagery of the sunlight streaming through stained glass and flowers in someone's hair creates a vivid picture of a wedding or some other significant event happening inside the church.

The singer reflects on his feelings of not being able to witness what is happening inside the church, and in a moment of decision, he leaves the scene as the bells ring loudly and the doors open. This moment marks a turning point for him, as he realizes he no longer has to wonder about what could have been or what was happening inside. The juxtaposition of laughter and crying, tossing the bouquet, and driving away in the limo symbolize the complex emotions and uncertainties he is experiencing.

As the song progresses, the singer continues to grapple with the events that have unfolded, expressing confusion and a lack of understanding about why things happened the way they did. He makes a poignant gesture by parking his old pickup on a lonesome river bridge, taking out a ring from his pocket, and watching it sparkle before letting it go. This act symbolizes letting go of the past and moving on from a significant relationship or moment in his life.

The final verses of the song convey a sense of closure and acceptance as the singer describes feeling like he is going under, surrounded by the sound of angels singing like thunder. This moment represents a metaphorical rebirth or release, as he no longer has to wonder about the what-ifs or regrets that have been weighing on his mind. The imagery of the ring going under and the singer feeling himself go under water signify a symbolic cleansing or letting go of the past, allowing him to finally find peace and acceptance in the present moment.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TAYLOR DUNN, SHAWN CAMP

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