Don't Rush Me

Taylor Dayne

About Don't Rush Me

"Don't Rush Me" is a song written by Alexandra Forbes and Jeff Franzel and performed by American singer Taylor Dayne. It was released in the late summer of 1988 as the fourth single from Dayne's debut album Tell it to My Heart.


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1988
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Red roses, temptation, 
You make the most of a ify situation
I'm weighing my decision 
Who's to say if it's love,or if it isn't? 

Only time will tell 
Just how well I'll get to know you 
Don't mean to lead you on, 
But I want to take it slowly, slowly 
  
Don't rush me 
I've made that mistake before, ah 
Don't rush me 
This love could be so much more 

It's well worth the waiting for 
Desire can mean danger, 
I want to lover, not another stranger 
I'm saving all my passion

Who's to say if its love, or just attraction? 
Only time will tell 
Just how well I'll get to know you
Don't mean to lead you on
But I want to take it slowly, slowly
  
And my resistance is weakening, weakening every time we touch
Baby, you get everything, everything that I've been dreamin' of 
  
Don't rush me
I've made that mistake before, oh yeah
Don't rush me. This love could be so much more, 
It's well worth the waiting for, yeah

My resistance is weakening 
Every time we touch, 
'Cause baby you've got everything, 
Everything That I've been dreaming of
  
Don't rush me
I've made that mistake before, 
Oh yeah. Don't rush me. This love could be so much more, 
It's well worth the waiting for 

Don't rush me
I've made that mistake before,
Oh yeah. Don't rush me. This love could be so much more, 
It's well worth the waiting for, yeah

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Taylor Dayne

Taylor Dayne is the stage name of Leslie Wunderman (born March 7, 1962), an American pop singer-songwriter and actress. In late 1987, she scored her first major hit when her debut single "Tell It to My Heart" reached #7 on the Hot 100. She then went on to have a string of hits in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including the #1 Billboard hit "Love Will Lead You Back". Overall, she has had eighteen individual hit songs reach the top ten in Billboard magazine. These include most recently, the 2011 American and international hit "Floor on Fire" and the 2008 song "Beautiful", which reached the top spot in Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play Chart. She has also topped the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart three times.[citation needed] more »

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Written by: ALEXANDRA FORBES, JEFFREY B. FRANZEL

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Don't Rush Me" by Taylor Dayne was released in 1988 as a part of her debut album titled "Tell It to My Heart."
Chart Performance
The song achieved remarkable chart success. In the United States, it peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Song Type
Classified under the genre of dance-pop, "Don't Rush Me" is popularly known for its energetic beat and lyrical content.
Song Composition
The song was composed by the renowned songwriters Jeff Franzel and Alexandra Forbes.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, "Don't Rush Me" received positive reviews from critics. The song's catchy tune and Taylor's powerful vocal performance was particularly appreciated.
Multiple Versions
The original song has several different versions, the most popular being the Dance and Radio Mix which was a hit in dance clubs during the late 80s.
Discography Impact
"Don't Rush Me" played a significant role in establishing Taylor Dayne's discography as it became one of her most notable hits.
Song Meaning
The song essentially talks about a woman who doesn’t want to be rushed into a romantic relationship. It highlights the importance of taking time to know each other before making any commitments.
International Success
Not only in the US, but "Don't Rush Me" also gained substantial recognition overseas. It reached the top twenty in Canada and the top forty in the UK.
Awards and Recognition
Although the song did not win any awards, it significantly contributed to Dayne's nomination for the "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" at the 31st Grammy Awards in 1989.
Cultural Impact
"Don't Rush Me" holds a special place in the cultural memory of the late 1980s, due to its dance-pop influence and having been played widely in various media and platforms, from radio stations to dance clubs.
Music Video
The music video of "Don't Rush Me" effectively captured the essence of the late-80s dance-pop culture. Taylor Dayne's powerful performance made it a classic of that era.

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