This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Hush now, don't explain
I know you ain't staying
I'm glad you're back
Don't explain
Quiet, don't explain
You've mixed with some dame
Skip that lipstick
Don't explain
You know that I love you
And what love endures
Nothing rates above you
When I'm so completely yours
Cry to hear folks chatter
And I know you cheat
Right and wrong don't matter
When you're with me, sweet
Hush now, don't explain
You're my joy and pain
My life's yours, love
Don't explain
You know that I love you
And what love endures
Nothing rates above you
When I'm so completely yours
Cry to hear folks chatter
And I know you cheat
But, right and wrong don't matter
When you're with me, sweet
Hush now, don't explain
You're my joy and pain
My life's yours, love
Don't explain
I know you ain't staying
I'm glad you're back
Don't explain
Quiet, don't explain
You've mixed with some dame
Skip that lipstick
Don't explain
You know that I love you
And what love endures
Nothing rates above you
When I'm so completely yours
Cry to hear folks chatter
And I know you cheat
Right and wrong don't matter
When you're with me, sweet
Hush now, don't explain
You're my joy and pain
My life's yours, love
Don't explain
You know that I love you
And what love endures
Nothing rates above you
When I'm so completely yours
Cry to hear folks chatter
And I know you cheat
But, right and wrong don't matter
When you're with me, sweet
Hush now, don't explain
You're my joy and pain
My life's yours, love
Don't explain
Lyrics submitted by planetearth, edited by leont78
Don't Explain Lyrics as written by Billie Holiday Arthur Jr. Herzog
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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