Don't Play That Song
Echoes of Deceit: Nostalgic Heartache in Ben E. King's Melody
Lyrics
Don't play it no more
Expressing a strong desire for the song not to be played.
Don't play it no more
-Don't play it no more
-No no no no no no no
Emphatic repetition of the refusal, indicating strong emotions.
Don't play that song for me
Explicitly stating not to play a particular song.
It brings back memories
Indicating that the song triggers memories.
The days that I once knew
Referring to past days, suggesting a connection to a previous time.
The days that I spent with you
Linking the days to the time spent with someone special.
Oh no! Don't let it play
Strongly opposing the playing of the song.
It fills my heart with pain!
Expressing that hearing the song causes emotional pain.
Please stop it right away!
Pleading to stop playing the song immediately.
I remember just what it said
Recalling the content of the song.
It said (darling I love you) you Know that you lied!
Quoting lyrics that accuse someone of lying about love.
(Darling I love you) you know that you lied!
Repeating the accusation for emphasis.
(Darling I love you) you know that you lied, you lied, you lied lied lied lied
Intensifying the accusation through repeated emphasis.
Remember on our first date?
Recalling a specific memory from the first date.
You kissed me and you walked away
Describing a significant moment involving a kiss and departure.
You were only seventeen
Revealing the age of the person during the described event.
I never thought you'd act so mean
Expressing surprise at unexpected mean behavior.
But baby you told me you loved me
Recalling promises of love and willingness to go anywhere together.
You told me you cared
-You said "I'll go with you darlin' almost anywhere"
-But baby you know that
Asserting the knowledge of the other person's deception.
(Darling I love you) you Know that you lied!
Repeating the accusation from the song lyrics.
(Darling I love you) you know that you lied!
Emphasizing the accusation for impact.
(Darling I love you) you know that you lied, you lied, you lied lied lied lied
Intensifying the accusation through repeated emphasis.
Don't play it no more
Reiterating the strong desire for the song not to be played.
Don't play it no more
-Stop it baby! No no no no no no no
-Don't play it no more! Baby Please! Don't play it baby!
Continuing the plea to refrain from playing the song.
Don't play it no more! No no no no no no, stop it baby!
-(Darling I love you) you Know that you lied!
Repeating the accusation of lying about love, affirming the deception.
(Darling I love you) you know that you lied!
-(Darling I love you) yes baby you lied
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