Don't Tell Me
The Fight Lyrics


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There's always one thing
They want to ask me
As they proceed to invade my world
It's never with originality
They always make me want to hurl
Do you think that I'm really impressed
By the way they talk?
Well I couldn't care less

So don't tell me you know how it feels
You don't know me
You don't know the deal
Look a little bit closer,
You'll see I'm real
Don't tell me you know how it feels

Suppose it gives them some satisfaction
When they pretend they don't know my name
Can't legislate for that reaction
Everyone has changed, but I'm still the same
Do you think that I'm really impressed
By they way that they talk?
Well I couldn't care less

So don't tell me you know how it feels
You don't know me
You don't know the deal
Look a little bit closer,
You'll see I'm real
Don't tell me you know how it feels
So don't tell me you know how it feels
You don't know me
You don't know the deal
Look a little bit closer,
You'll see I'm real
Don't tell me you know how it feels

You don't know how it feels
You don't know how it feels
You don't know how it feels
You don't know how it feels
How it feels

So don't tell me you know how it feels
You don't know me
You don't know the deal
Look a little bit closer,
You'll see I'm real
Don't tell me you know how it feels
So don't tell me you know how it feels
You don't know me
You don't know the deal
Look a little bit closer,




You'll see I'm real
Don't tell me you know how it feels

Overall Meaning

The Fight's song "Don't Tell Me" is an expression of frustration with people who try to invade the singer's world and claim they know how the singer feels. The opening verse sets the scene for the song's theme, with the singer stating that people always want to ask them something, and it's never original. The singer is annoyed by the way people talk and even uses the word "hurl" to describe their reaction to it. The chorus emphasizes the fact that people don't know the singer, their struggles or their life, so they have no right to claim that they know how the singer feels.


The second verse presents a hypothetical situation where people pretend they don't know the singer's name, which gives them some satisfaction, but the singer doesn't care about their opinion. The chorus is repeated twice more in the song, emphasizing the message that people should not make assumptions about someone else's life or feelings. The last line is repeated several times and highlights the fact that people don't know how it feels to be the singer.


In essence, the song is a plea for understanding and recognition. It's an assertion of self in the face of judgmental people who believe they have the right to pass judgment on someone else's life or feelings. The singer is pushing back, saying that they are real, and people should recognize that before making assumptions about them.


Line by Line Meaning

There's always one thing
People always want to ask me the same thing


They want to ask me
People want to invade my world with their questions


As they proceed to invade my world
People try to insert themselves into my life


It's never with originality
People always ask the same unoriginal questions


They always make me want to hurl
These questions are so annoying that they make me feel sick


Do you think that I'm really impressed
The person asking the question thinks I'm going to be impressed by their question


By the way they talk?
They think they can impress me with their words alone


Well I couldn't care less
In reality, I don't care at all


So don't tell me you know how it feels
Don't presume to know how I feel about this situation


You don't know me
You don't actually understand who I am or how I feel


You don't know the deal
You don't understand the situation I'm in


Look a little bit closer,
If you actually pay attention,


You'll see I'm real
You'll see that I'm genuine


Suppose it gives them some satisfaction
Maybe it makes them happy


When they pretend they don't know my name
When they act like they don't know who I am


Can't legislate for that reaction
I can't control how people will react to me


Everyone has changed, but I'm still the same
Even though everything else has changed, I'm still me


You don't know how it feels
You really don't understand how this feels


How it feels
This situation is difficult and uncomfortable




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