I Don't Wanna Get Hurt
Donna Summer · Gold [2005]
Things that I already know
Like in the best of all worlds
You shouldn't forget self control
Don't say I don't know what I'm doing
'Cause he said:"It's more than a feeling"
And I said:"I need you too"
Am I just a fool?
I don't wanna get hurt, I don't wanna get hurt
I'm not looking for just another heartache
I don't wanna get hurt but I know it's a chance I've got to take
I don't need all my friends to remind me
Mistakes that I've already made
I just leave the past behind me
An go on believing that I'll be okay
Some things are only human
When he said he'd always need me
And I said:"I want you too"
Am I just a fool?
I don't wanna get hurt, I don't wanna get hurt
I'm not looking for just another heartache
I don't wanna get hurt but I know it's a chance I've got to take
Just another heartache
I don't need all my friends to tell me
Things that I already know
Like in the best of all worlds
You shouldn't forget self control
Don't say I don't know what I'm doing
'Cause he said:"It's more than a feeling"
And I said:"I need you too"
Am I just a fool?
I don't wanna get hurt, I don't wanna get hurt
I'm not looking for just another heartache
I don't wanna get hurt but I know it's a chance I've got to take
I don't wanna get hurt, I don't wanna get hurt
I'm not looking for just another heartache
I don't wanna get hurt but I know it's a chance I've got to take
I don't wanna get hurt, I don't wanna get hurt
I'm not looking for just another heartache
I don't wanna get hurt but I know it's a chance I've got to take.
I Don't Wanna Get Hurt
Donna Summer's 'I Don't Wanna Get Hurt' stands as a defining track from her 2005 compilation 'Gold,' showcasing her enduring ability to blend disco sensibilities with emotional vulnerability. Recorded during a period where she sought to reintroduce her classic sound to a new generation, the song captures the tension between desire and fear that characterized much of her early work. While the track was originally released on the 'Greatest Hits-Endless Summer' collection, its inclusion on 'Gold' highlights its status as a staple of her discography. The recording exemplifies Summer's signature vocal style, characterized by breathy delivery and dramatic shifts in tone, delivering a message of protective caution that resonated deeply with audiences. It remains a quintessential example of the genre's evolution, bridging the gap between the disco era and modern dance music while maintaining the raw, personal intensity that made her a cultural icon.