Don't Tell Me
minimall Lyrics
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Held on tight to a one shot night and I hoped you wouldn′t let
Me down
But the odds are stacked to fall
And I don't think you care at all
Whether you live or die
Don′t tell me
What you do on your own
I don't, I don′t, I don′t wanna know what you think when you're alone
I don′t wanna know
And it all plays out, just like it's on a screen
Waiting on the side
For my one line ′cause I wanna help but you won't give me
A chance
And the hours turn to days
And I just get in the way
Of making you realize
Don′t tell me
Don't tell me
What you do on your own
I don't, I don′t, I don′t wanna know what you think when you're alone
I don′t wanna know
Can't you consider everything
I knew
This was a bad idea from the beginning but I can′t bear to hear it out
Don't tell me
Don′t tell me
What you do on your own
I don't, I don't, I don′t wanna know what you think when you′re alone
Cause it's not gonna change my mind
Don′t tell me
Don't tell me
What you do on your own
I don′t, I don't, I don′t wanna know what you think when you're alone
I don't wanna know
The song "Don't Tell Me" by Minimall is about a person who has fallen for someone they have not even met yet. They hold onto the hope of a possible relationship, but recognize the possibility of disappointment. The lyrics express the singer’s hope for reciprocation, but also their anxiety and fear about the potential consequences of pursuing someone who seems indifferent or ambivalent towards them.
The lyrics suggest a longing for connection, but also an acknowledgement that the odds may be against them. The singer pleads with their crush not to reveal their thoughts or actions when they are alone, as they are afraid it may change their perception of them. The song captures the complexity and vulnerability of the singer's emotions as they struggle with falling in love with someone who they might not receive the same level of affection from.
In conclusion, the song is a portrayal of someone caught between their desire for emotional connection and their fear of rejection. The lyrics convey feelings of longing, hope, and heartache, expressed with piercing honesty and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
I was missing you before we even met
I had a premonition that you are someone I will miss even before we actually met.
Held on tight to a one shot night and I hoped you wouldn't let me down
I put my all into making that one night count and hoped that you would meet my expectations and not disappoint me.
But the odds are stacked to fall
The odds of things not working out are high.
And I don't think you care at all, whether you live or die
I don't believe that you care about your own well-being either way.
Don't tell me what you do on your own
I don't want to know about your personal life or what you do when I'm not around.
I don't wanna know what you think when you're alone
I don't want to know your private thoughts when you're by yourself.
And it all plays out, just like it's on a screen
Everything seems like it's happening on a fictional screen rather than real life.
Waiting on the side for my one line 'cause I wanna help but you won't give me a chance
I am waiting for the opportunity to assist you, but you are not giving me the chance to do so.
And the hours turn to days, and I just get in the way of making you realize
As time passes, I am just becoming an obstacle in helping you realize things.
Can't you consider everything I knew
Can't you take into account all the knowledge I have acquired about you?
This was a bad idea from the beginning but I can't bear to hear it out
I knew from the start that this was a bad idea, but I don't want to face the reality of it.
Cause it's not gonna change my mind
What you tell me now is not going to change my opinion or decision.
I don't wanna know
I really do not want to be informed or made aware of certain things.
Writer(s): Brennan Doyle, Sophia Merced Stratton, Sonia Maral Ohan, Allegra Rosenberg, Jocelyn Alexandra Males
Contributed by Mason H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.