Don't
The Phoenix Lyrics


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Just don't bother
Don't fed the animals
Don't let them run in circles
Don't be told
It just don't matter
It just don't matter
If you're more than ready, run away
From dusk to dawn

Last night on the couch you're livin'
It's a poor complaint
It's the only thing
You're sad and underweight
Whatever, we're so close to serious
Whatever promise you made
I have no problem to say no

I'll never know
I'll never know
I'll never know you
Restrained
Reach out for me
I'll never know
Don't

It's just another
It's just another complicated case
To settle down the road
Whatever we're too close to serious
Whatever promise you made
From dusk to dawn

Don't swear that it is your fault
You're sophisticated
I saw the chandelier
I'm folding under stress
Whatever we're too close to serious
Whatever comments you make
I hear them rattle to say no

I'll never know
I'll never know
I'll never know you
Restrained
Reach out for me




I'll never know
Don't

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Phoenix's song "Don't" are a warning to the listener to not get involved in certain situations or with certain people. The lines "Don't bother, don't feed the animals, don't let them run in circles" are a metaphor for not getting caught up in drama or chaos. The phrase "Don't be told, it just don't matter" emphasizes the idea that sometimes it's better to ignore what others say or think and focus on your own wellbeing.


The verses also touch on themes of sadness and feeling trapped. The line "Last night on the couch you're livin', it's a poor complaint" speaks to a sense of hopelessness and feeling stuck in an unsatisfying situation. The phrase "I'll never know you, restrained, reach out for me" suggests a desire for connection and empathy, yet feeling unable to fully understand or express one's own emotions.


Overall, the lyrics of "Don't" encourage the listener to prioritize their own mental and emotional health, and to avoid getting sucked into negative situations or relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Just don't bother
Stop worrying about it


Don't fed the animals
Don't let your problems consume you


Don't let them run in circles
Don't let your problems control you


Don't be told
Don't let anyone else dictate your actions


It just don't matter
It's not worth stressing over


It just don't matter
It's not worth stressing over (repeated)


If you're more than ready, run away
If you're ready to move on, do it


From dusk to dawn
All night long


Last night on the couch you're livin'
You were stuck on the couch last night


It's a poor complaint
It's a weak excuse


It's the only thing
It's the only reason for your sadness


You're sad and underweight
You're struggling emotionally and physically


Whatever, we're so close to serious
We're almost at a breaking point


Whatever promise you made
You're not keeping your word


I have no problem to say no
I'm not afraid to refuse


I'll never know
I'll never truly understand


I'll never know
I'll never truly understand (repeated)


I'll never know you
I'll never truly know your pain


Restrained
Held back emotionally


Reach out for me
Ask for my help


I'll never know
I'll never truly understand (repeated)


Don't
Don't give up




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christian Mazzalai, Frederic Jean Joseph Moulin, Laurent Mazzalai, Thomas Pablo Croquet

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

mariana garcia

Just don't bother
Don't fed the animals
Don't let them run in circles
Don't be told
They just don't matter
If you're more than ready, run away
From dusk to dawn

Last night on the couch you're livid
It's a poor complaint
It's the only thing
You're sad and underweight
Whatever, we're so close to "serious"
Whatever promise you made
I have no problem to say "no"

[Chorus]
I'll never know
I'll never know you
Restrained
Reach out for me
I'll never know you if you don't

It's just another
It's just another complicated case
To settle down the road
Whatever we're too close to "serious"
Whatever promise you made
From dusk to dawn



All comments from YouTube:

Bella Adriano

Can you just imagine hearing this live

Mark Ford

It was amazing.... felt like the floor was shaking at Ally Pally!!!

Jamie Lockett

I'm very excited about seeing Phoenix in concert when they arrive in Seattle.

Edy larregui huidowsky

exelente cacion, exelente banda, gracias!!

vondior

song is so underrated

Deonte Harris

ikr

Troy F

what ratings did it get?

nunu monster

Love this song

audiogambler

I like a singer or band that don't hesitate to experiment. if you listen to Phoenix from the first album you know what I mean.

Jorge Bastos

Uma das mais tops do Bankrupt!

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