Don't Tell Me
Blancmange
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I'll stay with you until the end I'll say you'll let me be your friend I'll say you'll let me int he end I just want to be your friend How can I be sure you're breaking all the rules How can I be sure I should be high above I'll climb the mountain, reaching for the skies And all too soon I jump the moon and find I'm losing my mind And don't tell me you're the howling wind And don't tell me you're the moonlit star And don't tell me you're the devil's friend And don't tell me, no don't tell me I've gone too far I didn't hear you as you left my room last night You turned your back on me I didn't hear you as you left my room last night Please return and set me free I'll climb the mountain, reaching for the skies And all too soon I jump the moon and find the sun burns my eyes And don't tell me you're the howling wind And don't tell me you're the moonlit star And don't tell me you're the devil's friend And don't tell me, no don't tell me I've gone too far No no no...No no no... I can't get a grip on... I can't get a grip on... I can't get a grip on... (you) I can't get a grip on... no no I can't get a grip on! I'll say you'll let me in the end I'll say you'll let me be your friend I've maybe asked this once before Don't you love me anymore
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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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