Don't Tell Me
Madonna
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Don't tell me to stop Tell the rain not to drop Tell the wind not to blow 'Cause you said so, mmm Tell the sun not to shine Not to get up this time, no, no Let it fall by the way But don't leave me where I lay down Tell me love isn't true It's just something that we do Tell me everything I'm not But please don't tell me to stop But don't ever tell me to stop Tell the leaves not to turn But don't ever tell me I'll learn, no, no Take the black off a crow But don't tell me I have to go Tell the bed not to lay Like the open mouth of a grave, yeah Not to stare up at me Like a calf down on its knees Tell me love isn't true It's just something that we do Tell me everything I'm not But please don't tell me to stop But don't ever tell me to stop (Don't you ever) Please don't Please don't Please don't tell me to stop (Don't you ever) Don't you ever Don't ever tell me to stop (Tell the rain not to drop) Tell the bed not to lay Like a open mouth of a grave, yeah Not to stare up at me Like a calf down on its knees
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Written by: Mirwais Ahmadzai, Joseph Henry Lee, Madonna Louise Ciccone
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Don't Tell Me" was released as the second single from Madonna's eighth studio album, "Music," in November 2000.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a great success. It reached number one in Canada, Italy, and New Zealand, and peaked within the top ten in several other countries, including number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by Madonna’s sister, Melanie, telling her to stop seeing the man who was causing her heartache.
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Song CompositionThis song was a mix of folk music and dance-pop. It was a significant departure from Madonna's earlier dance tracks, featuring a guitar riff and lyrics about self-identity and forbidden love.
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Songwriting and ProductionThe song was written by Madonna, Mirwais Ahmadzaï, and Joe Henry. Madonna's brother-in-law, Joe Henry, originally wrote "Don't Tell Me" under the title "Stop." Madonna heard the demo and loved it so much she re-wrote it and changed its name.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Don't Tell Me" was directed by Jean-Baptiste Mondino. It features Madonna as a cowgirl dancing in front of a video projection. This Western motif was a reflection of the song's folk influences.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received critical praise with many critics hailing it as an innovative and mature effort from Madonna. Rolling Stone listed it among the best songs of the 2000s.
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Awards and NominationsThe song received a nomination for Best Short Form Music Video at the 2002 Grammy Awards. And, it won the Best Video award at the International Dance Music Awards in 2001.
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Live PerformancesMadonna performed "Don't Tell Me" on her Drowned World Tour in 2001, Confessions Tour in 2006, MDNA Tour in 2012, and Rebel Heart Tour in 2015-2016.
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Covers and SamplesSeveral artists have covered this song. It was performed by Glee’s New Directions girls in the eighth episode of season one and American Idol season 11 contestant, Hollie Cavanagh, also did a cover in 2012.
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