Don't Tell Me (what Love Can D
Van Halen
Van Halen
VAN HALEN
- Don't Tell Me (what Love Can Do) LyricsIt's okay, I'll do what I want if I choose
I can take the fall, there's a choice
It's my destiny in my hands
Yeah, it's up to me
I can drive, I can shoot a gun in the streets
Score me some heroin
I can jump, be the sacrifice
Bear the cross just like Jesus Christ
And I don't wanna hear what love can do
No, I ain't gonna tell you what's right for you
Is it right to take the easy way?
Close your eyes, get on your knees and pray
Now you're saved by a higher voice
Givin' up, givin' up, givin' up your choice
If I'm wrong, then I'll pay for it
If I'm right, yeah you're gonna hear about it
But I'll try, yeah I'll try for it
I'll try and I'll try, till I'm satisfied
And I, I'm tired of hearin' what love can do
And I, ain't gonna tell you what's right for you
I've seen the damage done
Yeah, I heard the shotgun
And felt the settin' sun on my kingdom come
Is it right, uh, to take the easy way?
I don't know, I get down on my knees and pray
Now I'm saved by a higher voice
Givin' up, givin' up, givin' up my choice
If I'm wrong, hey! Then I'll pay for it
If I'm right, yeah, you're gonna deal with it
'Cause I'll try, yeah I'll try for it
I'll try and I'll cry, even die for it
No, I don't wanna hear what love can do
No, I, I can't tell you what's right for you
Oh, I, I, I tell you what love can do
No, I, I, I can't say when your time is through
I've seen the damage done
Oh Lord, I heard the shotgun
I felt the settin' sun on my kingdom come, no
Don't tell me what love can do, uh
Hey hey hey, uh, hey hey hey hey
Don't tell me what love can do, alright
Hey hey hey, what love can do
I can take the fall, there's a choice
It's my destiny in my hands
Yeah, it's up to me
I can drive, I can shoot a gun in the streets
Score me some heroin
I can jump, be the sacrifice
Bear the cross just like Jesus Christ
And I don't wanna hear what love can do
No, I ain't gonna tell you what's right for you
Is it right to take the easy way?
Close your eyes, get on your knees and pray
Now you're saved by a higher voice
Givin' up, givin' up, givin' up your choice
If I'm wrong, then I'll pay for it
If I'm right, yeah you're gonna hear about it
But I'll try, yeah I'll try for it
I'll try and I'll try, till I'm satisfied
And I, I'm tired of hearin' what love can do
And I, ain't gonna tell you what's right for you
I've seen the damage done
Yeah, I heard the shotgun
Is it right, uh, to take the easy way?
I don't know, I get down on my knees and pray
Now I'm saved by a higher voice
Givin' up, givin' up, givin' up my choice
If I'm wrong, hey! Then I'll pay for it
If I'm right, yeah, you're gonna deal with it
'Cause I'll try, yeah I'll try for it
I'll try and I'll cry, even die for it
No, I don't wanna hear what love can do
No, I, I can't tell you what's right for you
Oh, I, I, I tell you what love can do
No, I, I, I can't say when your time is through
I've seen the damage done
Oh Lord, I heard the shotgun
I felt the settin' sun on my kingdom come, no
Don't tell me what love can do, uh
Hey hey hey, uh, hey hey hey hey
Don't tell me what love can do, alright
Hey hey hey, what love can do
Facts about Don't Tell Me (what Love Can Do)
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Don't Tell Me (what Love Can Do) is written by Sammy Hagar, Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, Michael Anthony.
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It is first released on January 24, 1995 as part of Van Halen's album "Balance" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When we try to understand the message behind it, Van Halen's 'Don't Tell Me' is a song that delves into the subject of uniqueness and self-assertion. It puts the question of whether to just go along with society's rules or to do and bear the consequences of one's own decision. In the lyrics, there is a conflict between living the easy way out as dictated by others and being oneself, even if it means going through hardships and facing the result. The use of metaphors like 'giving up your choice' and 'saved by a higher voice' demonstrates the tension between one's right to decide and the power of the outside world, and it tells how important it is to keep your true self despite the pressure from the outside. Don't tell me (what love can do) lyrics prominently revolve around empowerment, angst, freedom, reflection, and despair. The song, however, is a reminder of the heavy weight of personal decision and accountability, struggle and downfall, and love's disillusionment. The lyrics also make mention of drug abuse and violence with phrases such as 'Score me some heroin' and 'I've seen the damage done, which might not be appropriate for children below 13 years of age. Despite the themes of personal choice and sacrifice, the reference to such activities necessitates a PG-13 rating.
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Don't Tell Me (what Love Can Do) falls under the genre Rock.
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Don't Tell Me (what Love Can Do) song length is 5 minutes and 55 seconds.
Who wrote Don't Tell Me (what Love Can Do) lyrics?
Don't Tell Me (what Love Can Do) is written by Sammy Hagar, Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, Michael Anthony.
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When was Don't Tell Me (what Love Can Do) released?
It is first released on January 24, 1995 as part of Van Halen's album "Balance" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Don't Tell Me (what Love Can Do) lyrics?
When we try to understand the message behind it, Van Halen's 'Don't Tell Me' is a song that delves into the subject of uniqueness and self-assertion. It puts the question of whether to just go along with society's rules or to do and bear the consequences of one's own decision. In the lyrics, there is a conflict between living the easy way out as dictated by others and being oneself, even if it means going through hardships and facing the result. The use of metaphors like 'giving up your choice' and 'saved by a higher voice' demonstrates the tension between one's right to decide and the power of the outside world, and it tells how important it is to keep your true self despite the pressure from the outside. Don't tell me (what love can do) lyrics prominently revolve around empowerment, angst, freedom, reflection, and despair. The song, however, is a reminder of the heavy weight of personal decision and accountability, struggle and downfall, and love's disillusionment. The lyrics also make mention of drug abuse and violence with phrases such as 'Score me some heroin' and 'I've seen the damage done, which might not be appropriate for children below 13 years of age. Despite the themes of personal choice and sacrifice, the reference to such activities necessitates a PG-13 rating.
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Which genre is Don't Tell Me (what Love Can Do)?
Don't Tell Me (what Love Can Do) falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Don't Tell Me (what Love Can Do)?
Don't Tell Me (what Love Can Do) song length is 5 minutes and 55 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Sammy Hagar, Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, Michael Anthony
Record Label(s): 1995 Warner Bros Records Inc Warner Strategic Marketing Company, Warner Music Group
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All who wrote these lyrics were basically making fun of the so-called Christian world view. Primarily because of being screwed over by them at some point! Sad to say, but true. YAHUWAH is the answer!