Don't Tell Me
The View Lyrics
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But I'm sure I will in the next five seconds,
You see I have a telephone,
When people call they don't stop ringing for me,
Last night was as mystery,
So the words can create a picture for my mind to see,
Pictures seem to make me sweat,Something in the morning my sisters told me I would regret.
Refuse to believe what you just told me,
Refuse to believe till you tell me slowly,
Or bring me down gradually.
Aremsee he under-stands,
He's not afraid to tell me about my late night shenanigans,
See I was put here for the world to see,
You can't tell me where I'm going or tell me who I'd like to be,
I don't intend to stop my drinkin',
I know I should and it's clever thinkin',
But don't tell me...
I don't know what I have done, but I'm sure I will,
In the next five seconds,
You see I have a telephone,
And when people call they don't stop ringing for me.
Things they change as you get older,
No longer a devil on each shoulder,
But please, please, please... don't tell me.
The View's song "Don't Tell Me" captures the partying lifestyle of youth and the reluctance to face the consequences of one's actions. The singer of the song is aware of the trouble he has caused but is not ready to confront it. He feels that he has a telephone that never stops ringing, which is a metaphor for his restless and chaotic lifestyle. The song is a representation of the confusion that can be experienced when one is caught up in the whirlwind of youth, and the fear that comes with the realization that one's choices have consequences.
The lyrics convey the idea that things change as one gets older, and this is reflected in lines such as "Things they change as you get older, no longer a devil on each shoulder." The singer is aware that he cannot continue his wild ways forever but is not ready to change them yet. He is unwilling to stop his drinking, despite knowing that it is wise to do so, which further highlights his youth and inexperience.
Overall, "Don't Tell Me" is a song about youth and reckless living, and the fear that comes with the realization that one's choices have consequences. It is about the reluctance to face those consequences and the desire to continue living life on one's own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what I have done,
I am unaware of my actions
But I'm sure I will in the next five seconds,
I anticipate learning the consequences of my actions imminently
You see I have a telephone,
I possess a device for communication
When people call they don't stop ringing for me,
I receive persistent calls from others
Last night was as mystery,
The events of last night are unclear
So the words can create a picture for my mind to see,
I require a verbal explanation to understand the situation
Pictures seem to make me sweat,
Visualizing events causes me anxiety
Something in the morning my sisters told me I would regret.
My siblings warned me of something I may come to regret
Refuse to believe what you just told me,
I reject the information presented to me
Refuse to believe till you tell me slowly,
I require a gradual explanation to process the information
Or bring me down gradually.
I need to be informed gently
Aremsee he under-stands,
Aremsee has comprehension of the situation
He's not afraid to tell me about my late night shenanigans,
Aremsee is comfortable sharing information about my recent inappropriate behavior
See I was put here for the world to see,
I exist for public observation
You can't tell me where I'm going or tell me who I'd like to be,
I refuse to allow others to dictate my future or identity
I don't intend to stop my drinkin',
I have no intention of quitting alcohol consumption
I know I should and it's clever thinkin',
I am aware that stopping alcohol consumption is the wise decision
But don't tell me...
I do not want to be told what to do
Things they change as you get older,
One's perspectives evolve with age
No longer a devil on each shoulder,
I am no longer tempted by negative influences
But please, please, please... don't tell me.
Regardless of any changes, I still have a strong aversion to being told what to do
Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KIEREN WEBSTER, KYLE FALCONER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KarimAngling
I don't know what I have done,
But I'm sure I will in the next five seconds,
You see I have a telephone,
When people call they don't stop ringing for me,
Last night was as mystery,
So the words can create a picture for my mind to see,
Pictures seem to make me sweat,
Something in the morning my sisters told me I would regret.
Refuse to believe what you just told me,
Refuse to believe till you tell me slowly,
Or bring me down gradually.
Aremsee he under-stands,
He's not afraid to tell me about my late night shenanigans,
See I was put here for the world to see,
You can't tell me where I'm going or tell me who I'd like to be,
I don't intend to stop my drinkin',
I know I should and it's clever thinkin',
But don't tell me...
I don't know what I have done, but I'm sure I will,
In the next five seconds,
You see I have a telephone,
And when people call they don't stop ringing for me.
Things they change as you get older,
No longer a devil on each shoulder,
But please, please, please... don't tell me
@KarimAngling
Where are you people?
@nathanburrows7066
I am here
@KarimAngling
@@nathanburrows7066 you can tell me where they going, tell me where they'd like to beššš