Don't Tell Me
Ruel
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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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Written by: Peter James Harding, Ruel Vincent Van Dijk
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Song Origin"Don't Tell Me" is a single released by Australian singer-songwriter Ruel.
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Album InformationThe song is part of his debut extended play (EP) titled "Ready", released in 2018.
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Song CreationThe 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.
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Song ThemeIn 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.
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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.
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Awards NominationsThe song was nominated for the ARIA Music Awards in 2018 for Best Video and Song of the Year.
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Live PerformanceRuel performed "Don't Tell Me" at the Sydney Opera House in 2018 when he was just 15 years old.
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InspirationsRuel 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".
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Young AchievementsWith 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.
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CollaborationThe music video for "Don't Tell Me" was directed by Grey Ghost, a renowned director in the music industry.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "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.
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Feelings Induction"Don't Tell Me" is known for its emotional impact, with Ruel's vocals delivering heart-tugging realism about young love.
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RecognitionElton John, a legendary musician, declared he's a fan of Ruel after the release of "Don't Tell Me."
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