Don't Listen to Linda
The Monkees Lyrics


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Don't listen to Linda
She said all those things before
She's just a pretender,
And though you couldn't love her more
She'll lead you on, and then one day
She'll say you'll have to part
Don't listen to Linda
She'll only break your heart.

Don't listen to Linda
If you want some good advice,
Just try to remember,
She did it once, she'll do it twice
There's more to her little games,
Than your eyes can see,
Don't listen to Linda,
Or you'll end up like me.

You'll never understand her
All the presents you could hand her,
Could never be enough, oh no,
So, don't underestimate her,
'Cause sooner or later,
The goings gonna start to get rough.

Don't listen to Linda,
Don't believe the things you hear.
You'll end up, contender,
For the "Loser Of The Year."
I've said everything I can
To try and make you see




Don't listen to Linda,
Or you'll end up like me.

Overall Meaning

The Monkees’s song “Don't Listen to Linda” is a warning about a woman named Linda who is said to be a pretender, leading men on and then breaking their hearts. The song suggests that Linda is not to be trusted, that she has a history of playing games, and that she will ultimately disappoint anyone who invests too much into her. The song advises against listening to Linda, as doing so will only lead to heartbreak and disappointment. The lyrics warn that Linda is not easily understood and that even lavishing her with gifts will not be enough to win her over.


The song is a perfect example of the catchy, upbeat sound that made The Monkees famous. Despite the somewhat dark subject matter, the lyrics are delivered with an upbeat, fun-loving melody that is sure to get toes tapping. The chorus is particularly catchy, with the repetition of “Don’t listen to Linda” serving as a warning to anyone who might be tempted to fall under her spell.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't listen to Linda
Ignore the advice coming from Linda


She said all those things before
Linda has a history of saying those things and not meaning them


She's just a pretender,
Linda is pretending to be something she is not


And though you couldn't love her more
You may love Linda, but don't be blinded by it


She'll lead you on, and then one day
Linda will give you false hope and then end the relationship


She'll say you'll have to part
Linda will end things between the two of you


Don't listen to Linda
Ignore her advice


She'll only break your heart.
Linda will end up hurting you


If you want some good advice,
If you seek sound guidance


Just try to remember,
Recall that


She did it once, she'll do it twice
Linda has a history and is likely to repeat her behavior


There's more to her little games,
There's a motive behind her deceiving tactics


Than your eyes can see,
More than what you may initially perceive


Don't listen to Linda,
Ignore her advice


Or you'll end up like me.
Or you'll end up being hurt like I was


You'll never understand her
You will never be able to fully comprehend Linda's behavior


All the presents you could hand her,
No matter how many gifts you give her


Could never be enough, oh no,
It will never be adequate in Linda's eyes


So, don't underestimate her,
Don't underestimate Linda's manipulative tactics


'Cause sooner or later,
Because eventually


The goings gonna start to get rough.
The situation will become difficult to handle


Don't listen to Linda,
Ignore her advice


Don't believe the things you hear.
Don't take everything Linda says at face value


You'll end up, contender,
You'll end up being a candidate for


For the "Loser Of The Year."
Being dubbed the loser of the year


I've said everything I can
I have given you all the information possible


To try and make you see
In an attempt to make you understand


Don't listen to Linda,
Ignore her advice


Or you'll end up like me.
Or you'll end up being hurt like I was




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOBBY HART, TOMMY BOYCE

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