Don't Tell Me
Avril Lavigne · Under My Skin
You held my hand and walked me home, i know
Why you gave me that kiss,
It was something like this, and 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, who gives it all away.
(chorus)
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 to you stop,
I thought i liked you alot,
But im really upset (really upset)
So Get outta my head,
Get off of my bed,
Yeah thats what i said.
Did I not tell you that i'm not like that?
Girl the one who, who throws it all away.
(Chorus)
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
(Chorus)
I'm better off alone, anyway..
Why you gave me that kiss,
It was something like this, and 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, who gives it all away.
(chorus)
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 to you stop,
I thought i liked you alot,
But im really upset (really upset)
So Get outta my head,
Get off of my bed,
Yeah thats what i said.
Did I not tell you that i'm not like that?
Girl the one who, who throws it all away.
(Chorus)
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
(Chorus)
I'm better off alone, anyway..
Don't Tell Me - Avril Lavigne
Released in 2004 on the album Under My Skin, "Don't Tell Me" stands as a defining track in Avril Lavigne's evolution from pop-punk to alternative rock. The song features a driving rhythm and a vocal performance that showcases her growing confidence and lyrical maturity. It captures the essence of the mid-2000s pop-rock era, blending catchy hooks with introspective themes about self-doubt and the pressure to conform. As a staple of her discography, the recording remains a significant part of her catalog, reflecting the artistic direction she took after her debut era.