Don't Tell Me

Ruel

About Don't Tell Me

"Don't Tell Me" is a song recorded by Australian singer-songwriter Ruel and produced by Grammy award-winner M-Phazes . The song was released in July 2017 and peaked at number 86 on the ARIA Chart in August 2017. The song is a musical declaration of his self-assurance. In September 2017, Elton John played the song on BBC Radio 1, saying “From Australia, this is a 14 year old boy ... with an amazing track. It's astonishing someone so young can write something so good. I give up. ” After the song faded, John added “Amazing record. Wow. All I can say about that is, we'll be playing more of him, I hope.” The music video was released on 19 April 2018. 


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Save your breath, my brother, it's not going in
I'm not your disciple, I choose how I sin
I've got a distant memory of previous lives
So don't say I'm not ready, back off with those knives

You don't know me like you used to
You can leave, but I refuse to
You can tell me that I'm crazy
But I won't stop and this won't make me

Uh uh uh 
Ooh, oh-oh-oh, don't tell me I'm not ready
Uh uh uh 
Ooh, oh-oh-oh, don't tell me I'm not ready for love
For love

I don't feel connected to all of your lies
But you can do a kindness and look me in the eyes
My soul's resurrected, yeah, it's been there before
So, don't say I'm not ready to level on my soul

You don't know me like you used to
Yeah you can leave, but I refuse to
You can tell me that I'm crazy
But I won't stop and this won't make me

Uh uh uh 
Ooh, oh-oh-oh, don't tell me I'm not ready
Uh uh uh 
Ooh, oh-oh-oh, don't tell me I'm not ready for love

The course that you have set for me
The shadows you crossed over me
The road is getting hard to see
But I'm gonna make it through
Horizons that are out of sight
Lost behind the fading light
Ready for what's coming, and they best be ready too

Uh uh uh 
Ooh, oh-oh-oh, don't tell me I'm not ready for love
Uh uh uh 
(For love, for love) oh, oh-oh-oh
Don't tell me I'm not ready for love
Uh uh uh 
Ooh, oh-oh-oh, don't tell me I'm not ready
Uh uh uh 
Ooh, oh-oh-oh, don't tell me I'm not ready for love

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Ruel

Ruel is a young Australian singer-songwriter who gained recognition at the age of 14 with his debut single "Golden Years." He is known for his soulful voice and is influenced by artists like Amy Winehouse and Stevie Wonder. Ruel has released several EPs and has garnered a dedicated fan base worldwide. more »

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Written by: Peter James Harding, Ruel Vincent Van Dijk

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13 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Don't Tell Me" is a single released by Australian singer-songwriter Ruel.
Album Information
The song is part of his debut extended play (EP) titled "Ready", released in 2018.
Song Creation
The track was written with the help of Sarah Aarons, the Grammy-nominated songwriter, and was produced by M-Phazes who is a Grammy award-winning producer.
Song Theme
In the song, Ruel sings about getting friend zoned. He also conveys his frustration with being told that he's too young to know what love is.
Breakthrough Track
"Don't Tell Me" is one of the tracks that garnered significant attention for Ruel and contributed to his breakthrough in the music industry.
Awards Nominations
The song was nominated for the ARIA Music Awards in 2018 for Best Video and Song of the Year.
Live Performance
Ruel performed "Don't Tell Me" at the Sydney Opera House in 2018 when he was just 15 years old.
Inspirations
Ruel cited various artists including James Bay, Ed Sheeran, Amy Winehouse, and Stevie Wonder as influences on his music style heard in "Don't Tell Me".
Young Achievements
With the release of "Don't Tell Me," Ruel became the youngest artist ever to be featured on Triple J Radio's "Like a Version" segment.
Collaboration
The music video for "Don't Tell Me" was directed by Grey Ghost, a renowned director in the music industry.
Chart Performance
While "Don't Tell Me" didn't make it high on the charts upon release, it has since become a fan favorite and continues to accumulate streams on digital platforms.
Feelings Induction
"Don't Tell Me" is known for its emotional impact, with Ruel's vocals delivering heart-tugging realism about young love.
Recognition
Elton John, a legendary musician, declared he's a fan of Ruel after the release of "Don't Tell Me."

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