Don't Explain
Love's Resilience: Etta James' 'Don't Explain' Unveiled
Lyrics
Hush now don't explain
Keep quiet and don't offer excuses or justifications.
I know you raise Cain
I know you cause trouble or stir things up.
I'm glad you're back
Expressing happiness about your return.
Don't explain
Reiterating the request not to provide explanations.
Quiet, don't explain
Stay silent and don't clarify.
You mixed with some dame
You're involved with another woman.
Skip that lipstick
Don't mention or explain the evidence of involvement with the other woman, symbolized by lipstick.
Don't explain
Reiterating the plea not to give reasons or excuses.
You know that I love you and what love endures
Affirmation of love and commitment despite difficulties.
All my thoughts are of you
All thoughts are consumed by you.
For I'm so completely yours
Expressing complete devotion and ownership.
Cry to hear folks chatter, and I know you cheat
Distressed by hearing people gossip and aware of your infidelity.
But right and wrong don't matter when you're with me sleep
Moral distinctions become insignificant when we are together in intimacy.
Hush now, don't explain
Reiterating the plea to remain silent and not explain.
You're my joy and pain
You bring both joy and pain to my life.
My life's yours love
Declaring that one's life belongs to the person being addressed.
Don't explain
Final plea not to offer justifications or explanations.
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