Don't Tell Me
Blancmange
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You held my hand and walked me home I know While you gave me that kiss it was something like this it made me go ooh ohh You wiped my tears, got rid of all my fears, why did you have to go Guess it wasn't enough to take up some of my love Guys are so hard to trust Did I not tell you that I'm not like that girl The one who gives it all away Did you think that I was gonna give it up to you, this time Did you think that it was somethin' I was gonna do and cry Don't try to tell me what to do, Don't try to tell me what to say, Your better off that way Don't think that your charm and the fact that your arm is now around my neck Will get you in my pants I'll have to kick your ass and make you never forget I'm gonna ask you to stop, thought I liked you a lot, but I'm really upset Get out of my head get off of my bed yeah that's what I said Did I not tell you that I'm not like that girl, the one who, throws it all away Did you think that I was gonna give it up to you, this time Did you think that it was somethin' I was gonna do and cry Don't try to tell me what to do, Don't try to tell me what to say, Your better off that way This guilt trip that you put me on won't, mess me up I've done no wrong Any thoughts of you and me have gone away Did you think that I was gonna give it up to you, this time Did you think that it was somethin' I was gonna do and cry Don't try to tell me what to do, Dont try to tell me what to say, Your better off that way Better off that way I'm better off alone anyway
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Written by: Neil Arthur, Stephen Alfred Luscombe
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Don't Tell Me" is a song by the British band Blancmange. It's from their second studio album, titled "Mange Tout", which was released in 1984.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 8 on the UK Singles Chart, making it Blancmange's third and last Top 10 hit song in the UK.
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Genre ClassificationThe song and the album it features on are classified under the synth-pop genre, a sub-genre of new wave music that gained popularity during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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Music Video DetailsThe music video for "Don't Tell Me" features band members Neil Arthur and Stephen Luscombe in various set pieces, including an interrogation scene which played on the song's lyrical content.
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Songwriting"Don't Tell Me" was written by Blancmange member Neil Arthur. His songwriting often featured a blend of poignant and whimsical lyrics, which were delivered in a deadpan style.
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Unique InterpretationDuring live performances of the song, Blancmange often incorporated more acoustic elements, diverging from the predominantly electronic sound of their studio recordings.
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LongevityDespite never achieving the same level of commercial success after their peak in the mid-1980s, Blancmange has retained a cult following, with "Don't Tell Me" remaining one of their most popular songs.
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InspirationIt's reported that "Don't Tell Me" and the "Mange Tout" album were heavily inspired by a diverse array of musical influences such as David Bowie, Kraftwerk, and traditional Indian music.
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US exposureDespite their success in the UK, Blancmange struggled to break into the American music scene. "Don't Tell Me", however, did reach number 33 on the US Dance/Club Play charts.
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Cover Versions"Don't Tell Me" has been covered by various artists over the years, including the Canadian synth-pop duo, MXMS, in 2018. This demonstrates the song's enduring legacy within the synth-pop genre.
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