Don't Come With Me
The Lucksmiths · Happy Secret [1999]
For all these things to be sent off
If you're with me
I'll traipse you round this town
I've got so many things to take care of
Time goes slow
So slow, so slow
Now I've got somewhere else to go
Just do your thing
I'll call you later on
And then we'll catch up this evening
My day's so full of things I've got to get done
I'm sure you know the feeling
I've got to run
I've got to run
I'll see you later; we'll have some fun
I hate to leave you waiting around
I know it's so frustrating
I can't sit down
I had some friends who came from out of town
They couldn't believe I was busy
They spent the whole day trying to tie me down
They wanted to go and get coffee
I had to put some things in boxes
I had to go down to the post office
I had to let them drink their coffees alone
Don't come with me
We're going nowhere
Don't come with me
I'll make you wait around
Don't come with me
We're going nowhere
Don't come with me
Don't Come With Me
Released on the 1999 album Happy Secret, "Don't Come With Me" by The Lucksmiths stands as a defining track of their mid-90s indie rock era. The song captures the band's signature blend of melodic sensibility and raw emotional honesty, characteristic of their work during the height of their popularity in the UK independent scene. As a key component of their discography, the recording reflects the atmospheric production and lyrical themes that defined albums like Happy Secret and earlier releases such as Boondoggle. It remains a notable example of the group's ability to craft memorable hooks while exploring complex feelings of longing and introspection, cementing their legacy as a significant voice in 1990s alternative music.

