Don't Let Him Know

Prism

About Don't Let Him Know

"Don't Let Him Know" is a song by the Canadian rock band Prism, written by Jim Vallance and Bryan Adams. It was the first single from the band's fifth studio album, Small Change (1981). "Don't Let Him Know" was Prism's biggest US hit, peaking at No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock chart, and on the No. 39 the Billboard Hot 100. As a single it reached No. 49 on the Canadian Singles chart.


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1981
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Here we are waking up by the fire light
Now you're worried cause it's four a.m.
And I'm wonderin' what you're gonna say to him

And as problems go
I'd say we got one year
Do you want to leave
Or do you want to get closer

Think you might have stayed
Just a little too long oh yeah
Oh don't let him know
don't show him what's in your eyes
Don't let him know

Does he know about you breaking the rules
Does he listen to your lies
What's gonna happen when
You run out of alibis
Is it easy when you're walking out
Do you smile as you're leaving
If I were you I'd be wondering
When he's gonna get even

Think you might have stayed
Just a little too long oh yeah
Oh don't let him know
Don't show him what's in your heart
Don't let him know, don't let him know

Think you might have stayed
Just a little too long oh yeah
Oh don't let him know
Don't show him what's in your eyes
Don't let him know
Don't show him what's in your heart
Don't let him know, don't let him know

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Prism

Prism (or PRiSM) is a Canadian rock band originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. They were active from 1977 to 1984 and are active again from 1988 to present. The band's sound is a mix of Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) and pop rock. They have released a total of 13 albums to date. Their success has been primarily in Canada where they won the Canadian music industry Juno Award for Group of the Year in 1981. Prism is noteworthy for launching the careers of international record producer Bruce Fairbairn and songwriter Jim Vallance. more »

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Written by: BRYAN ADAMS, JAMES DOUGLAS VALLANCE

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10 facts about this song

Band History
"Don't Let Him Know" is a song by Prism, a Canadian rock band that was formed in 1977.
Song Release
The song was released in 1981, as part of Prism's fourth studio album, called "Small Change."
Chart Success
"Don't Let Him Know" was Prism's most successful song in the United States. It reached number one on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart, and number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Songwriters
"Don't Let Him Know" was co-written by Bryan Adams, a Canadian singer-songwriter, and Jim Vallance, a musician and songwriter from the same country.
Notable Cover
A cover version of "Don't Let Him Know" was in an episode of the popular TV show "The Sopranos."
Theme
The song is about forbidden love and the secrecy that can be involved in such situations.
Music Style
"Don't Let Him Know" is known for its strong rock sound, catchy chorus, and powerful guitar solo.
Album Reception
Although the "Small Change" album was not as commercially successful as their previous ones, "Don't Let Him Know" stood out as the most notable track.
Collaboration
The song marks one of the early co-writing efforts of Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance who went on to work extensively together.
Prism Line-Up
The band line-up for Prism during the recording of "Don't Let Him Know" included Ron Tabak as the lead vocalist, Lindsay Mitchell as the lead guitarist, Rocket Norton as the drummer, John Hall on the keyboard, and Al Harlow on bass.

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