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Don't Tell Me Lyrics

by Avril Lavigne

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Don't Tell Me Lyrics

You held my hand and walked me home I know why you gave me that kiss It was something like this It made me go oh oh 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 something I was gonna do and cry? Don't try to tell me what to do Don't try to tell me what to say You're 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 something I was gonna do and cry? Don't try to tell me what to do Don't try to tell me what to say You're 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 something I was gonna do and cry? Don't try to tell me what to do Don't try to tell me what to say You're better off that way Better off that way I'm better off alone anyway

Meaning of Don't Tell Me

“Don’t Tell Me” is a defiant anthem of self-assured independence fueled by frustration and anger. The lyrics depict a woman rejecting unwanted attempts to manipulate her emotions and control her decisions after a failed romantic encounter. Initially vulnerable and perhaps misled, she vehemently pushes back against the man's presumptions about her feelings and his belief he can sway her. Avril Lavigne’s message is one of unwavering strength; she refuses to be guilt-tripped or treated as fragile, declaring that he's “better off that way.” The song embodies a raw rejection with aggressive imagery – threatening violence and demanding the man leave her mind— asserting her autonomy and ultimately choosing solitude over a relationship where she felt controlled. It’s about taking back power and refusing to be defined by someone else’s expectations, leaving the listener with a powerful declaration of self-reliance.

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