Don't Do Me Like That
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Tom Petty
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I was talking with a friend of mine Said a woman had hurt his pride Told him that she loved him so And turned around and let him go Then he said, you better watch your step Or your gonna get hurt yourself Someone's gonna tell you lies Cut you down to size Don't do me like that Don't do me like that What if I love you baby? Don't do me like that Don't do me like that Don't do me like that Someday I might need you baby Don't do me like that Listen honey, can you see? Baby, you would bury me If you were in the public eye Givin' someone else a try And you know you better watch your step Or you're gonna get hurt yourself Someone's gonna tell you lies Cut you down to size Don 't do me like that Don't do me like that What if I love you baby? Don't, don't, don't, don't Don't do me like that Don't do me like that What if I need you baby? Don't do me like that 'Cause somewhere deep down inside Someone is saying, Love doesn't last that long I got this feelin' inside night and day And now I can't take it no more Listen honey, can you see? Baby, you would bury me If you were in the public eye Givin' someone else a try And you know you better watch your step Or you're gonna get hurt yourself Someone's gonna tell you lies Cut you down to size Don't do me like that Don't do me like that What if I love you baby? Don't, don't, don't, don't Don't do me like that Don't do me like that I just might need you honey Don't do me like that Wait Don't do me like that Don't do me like that Baby, baby, baby Don't, don't, don't No Don't do me like that Don't do me like that Baby, baby, baby Oh, oh, oh
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Written by: Tom Petty
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"Don't Do Me Like That" was released on November 19, 1979. It is by far one of the most popular pieces of music coming out from the late 1970s.
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AlbumThe song is the lead single from Tom Petty's third album with his band, "The Heartbreakers." The album was named "Damn the Torpedoes."
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Song's Success"Don't Do Me Like That" peaked at No. 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in the early 1980s, which was a significant accomplishment in Tom Petty's career.
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Initial IntentionsInteresting enough, Tom Petty originally wrote the song for The J. Geils Band. However, he eventually decided to keep it for his group.
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SignificanceIt was the band's first top-10 hit, making them known not only within their native United States but also globally.
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GenreThe song is classified under Heartland Rock, a genre characterized by the use of traditional instruments and a widely appealing, melodic, radio-friendly sound.
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Music VideoAlong with the rising popularity of MTV in the 1980s, "Don't Do Me Like That" was among the few of Tom Petty's songs that also have a music video.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists over the years in various genres, showing its broad appeal and enduring popularity.
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Song StructureThe song's verses follow a IV-I-IV-V chord progression, which is rather unconventional to the usual rock and roll progressions.
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Public OpinionMany critics and music fans alike regard it as one of Petty's finest works, a sentiment which has maintained long after the artist's passing in 2017.
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Live Performances"Don't Do Me Like That" was regularly performed at live shows by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, usually met with significant audience engagement.
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Song's InfluenceAlongside songs such as "Refugee," "Don't Do Me Like That" is often considered a classic and has played an influential role in shaping the sound and style of Heartland Rock music.
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Writer's InspirationDuring a 2009 interview, Petty stated that "Every woman I've ever known thinks it was written about them." He added that he wanted it to be a warning for all ladies to think twice before they do him like that.
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