Don't Play That Song
Echoes of Deception: Aretha Franklin's Heart-Wrenching Tale
Lyrics
Don't play that song for me
Expresses a request not to play a specific song.
'Cause it brings back memories
The song evokes memories, suggesting it holds emotional significance.
The days that I once knew
Reflects on past days that are associated with the song.
The days that I spent with you
Specifically, recalls days spent with someone special.
Oh, no, don't let em play it (oh, no)
Reiterates the plea not to play the song, indicating discomfort.
It fills my heart with pain (it hurts)
Listening to the song causes emotional pain.
Please, stop it right away
Urgently requests the immediate cessation of the song.
'Cause I remember just what he said
Refers to a memory of something said, possibly within the context of the song.
He said darlin' (darlin' I)
Quotes a term of endearment used by the person associated with the memories.
And I know that he lied (oh, he lied)
Expresses doubt or disappointment in the sincerity of the previous statement.
You know that you lied (oh, he lied to me)
Asserts that the person lied in a more direct manner.
You know that you lied, lied, you lied (to me)
Repeats the accusation of lying with emphasis.
Hey mister, don't play it no more
Expands the plea not to play the song any longer.
Don't play it no more
Repeats the request to stop playing the song due to inability to tolerate it.
I can't stand it
Expresses strong dislike or aversion towards the song.
Don't play it no more (no more), no more (no more), no more, whoa-whoa (can't stand it)
Reiterates the plea, emphasizing the inability to endure the song.
I remember on our first date (ooh)
Recalls a specific memory from the past involving a kiss and separation.
He kissed me and he walked away (ooh)
Describes the actions of the person after the first date.
I was only seventeen (ooh)
Shares the age of the speaker during the referenced memory.
I'd never dream he'd be so mean (ooh)
Expresses surprise at the unexpected cruelty of the person.
He told me darling (darling, I love you)
Quotes affectionate words spoken by the person during the memory.
Baby, baby, you lied (oh, did I need you)
Acknowledges that the person lied and expresses a need for them.
You, you lied (darling, I love you)
Repeats the accusation of lying within the context of love.
You know that you lied (you lied), lied (you lied), lied (to me)
Emphasizes the knowledge of the person's deception.
Oh-oh-oh, you lied (darling I love you)
Repeats the acknowledgment of the person's lie within the context of love.
You know that you lied, yeah (darling, I need you)
Affirms the knowledge of the lie and the speaker's need for the person.
You know I know you lied (darling, I love you)
Reiterates the speaker's awareness of the lie within the context of love.
Darling, you lied (you lied) you lied (you lied) you lied, go on and hurt me
Combines acknowledgment of the lie with a plea for the person not to hurt the speaker.
You lied (to me)
Repeats the accusation of lying, highlighting the pain caused.
Oh, whoa-oh, you lied
Expresses the emotional impact of the lie.
Oh, baby don't play it no more (don't play it no more)
Reiterates the plea not to play the song, intensifying the emotional distress.
Don't do it, don't play it no more (for me), no more (for me)
Affirms the speaker's inability to tolerate the song any longer.
I can't stand it no more (don't play it no more)
Expresses the heightened emotional discomfort associated with the song.
Oh hey, don't play it no more (don't play it no more)
Final plea to refrain from playing the song, indicating a strong emotional reaction.
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