Don't Come Around Here No More
Tom Petty
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Hey! don't come around here no more Don't come around here no more Whatever you're looking for Hey! don't come around here no more I've given up, stop, I've given up, stop. I've given up, stop, on waiting any longer I've given up, on this love getting stronger Don't come around here no more Don't come around here no more Don't come around here no more Don't come around here no more I don't feel you anymore You darken my door Whatever you're looking for Hey, don't come around here no more I've given up, stop, I've given up, stop. I've given up, stop, you tangle my emotions I've given up, honey please admit it's over Hey! don't come around here no more Don't come around here no more Don't come around here no more Don't come around here no more Stop walking down my street Don't come around here no more Who did you expect to meet? Don't come around here no more Whatever you're looking for Hey! don't come around here no more Hey! honey please, don't come around here no more Whatever you're looking for Ah, oh, ah, ah. Don't come around here no more
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Written by: TOM PETTY, DAVE STEWART
Lyrics © Gone Gator Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Creation"Don't Come Around Here No More" is one of the most recognized songs by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. It was co-written by Tom Petty and David A. Stewart of Eurythmics, marking a distinctive departure from Petty's usual style.
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Release and Chart PerformanceReleased in 1985, the song was the first single from the album 'Southern Accents'. It reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming a significant commercial success for Petty.
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Unique SoundThis song is notable for its use of the sitar and Dave Stewart's synthesizer, which gives it a unique, psychedelic sound, different from most of Petty's earlier works.
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Inspiration of the SongThe song was initially intended for Stevie Nicks, but when Tom Petty heard the demo he was inspired to write lyrics about a failing relationship and decided to keep it for his band.
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Controversial Music VideoDirected by Jeff Stein, the music video for the track, with its Alice in Wonderland theme, sparked some controversy due to its dark take on the classic tale and the scene where Petty, dressed as The Mad Hatter, cuts a cake shaped like Alice.
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Success and PopularityThe song is one of Petty's most famous tracks and has been used extensively in popular culture, appearing in films, TV shows, and commercials.
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Live PerformancesDespite it being a popular track, Petty himself wasn't entirely satisfied with the song and thus it was rarely performed live during the band's concerts.
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Musical StyleThe song is an embodiment of the Southern Gothic genre, mixing traditional southern music elements with the darker, surreal aspects of gothic literature and culture.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was met with positive critical reception, and many praised the experimental approach taken by Petty for this specific track.
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Legendary StatusIn 2018, Tom Petty's estate released an unreleased recording of "Don't Come Around Here No More," on what would have been the singer’s 68th birthday, bolstering the song's cult status among fans.
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