Don't Bother Me
Damned · Strawberries [1982]
I say hello don't think that I don't know you're listening to me
But please don't bother me
Don't bother me
You bought this thing so I would sing about that awful nuclear thing
I hope won't bother me
Won't bother me
Your rolling stones and pop star clones don't even want to hear their moans
I say don't bother me
Don't bother me
Those men of steel I really feel are quite extremely unreal
I wish they'd all just fade away
So here am I under the sky can I ask you
Without a lie to please don't bother me
Don't bother me
I'm in a hole just like a mole
Don't give a toss lady in her mink stole
Don't bother me
Don't bother me
The people change they rearrange but stay the same
It's awfully strange
But they don't bother me
Don't bother me
Until the day their troubles stray on to my patch
Like tony hatch's 'crossroads' theme
Please go away
Go away
Not interested
But please don't bother me
Don't bother me
You bought this thing so I would sing about that awful nuclear thing
I hope won't bother me
Won't bother me
Your rolling stones and pop star clones don't even want to hear their moans
I say don't bother me
Don't bother me
Those men of steel I really feel are quite extremely unreal
I wish they'd all just fade away
So here am I under the sky can I ask you
Without a lie to please don't bother me
Don't bother me
I'm in a hole just like a mole
Don't give a toss lady in her mink stole
Don't bother me
Don't bother me
The people change they rearrange but stay the same
It's awfully strange
But they don't bother me
Don't bother me
Until the day their troubles stray on to my patch
Like tony hatch's 'crossroads' theme
Please go away
Go away
Not interested
Don't Breathe Me
Damned's 1982 track "Don't Breathe Me" stands as a defining anthem of the post-punk revival, released on the album *Strawberries*. The song captures the raw energy and emotional intensity characteristic of the band's early work, blending driving rhythms with melodic sensibilities that would influence countless future acts. As a cornerstone of their discography, the recording reflects the era's distinct sound, characterized by its gritty production and unpolished yet powerful delivery. Its enduring popularity highlights the band's ability to craft songs that resonate deeply, transcending the specific cultural moment of its release to become a staple in the canon of influential punk rock recordings.