(Shhh) Don't Tell

from by Ian Marquis

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I struggled with the lyrics and vocals for (Shhh) Don't Tell for a very long time. Probably three complete drafts. Lines and lines recorded and then thrown away. I was about to abandon it. I'm glad I stuck with it - it's one of the fastest, punchiest songs I've ever written. Oh, and the second rhythm guitar in the second verse was a complete accident. It wasn't supposed to go there at all, but it worked, so I left it in.

lyrics

Baby, put your clothes on
It's time to go home
Cause I've done some thinking lately
And I really think I'd rather sleep alone

It's really nothing personal, babe, but it's you
Oh, I'mma make this short and sweet
And girl, when I'm done
You had best retreat

Whoa, baby we are through
Baby, it's all you
Babe, it can't be me
Baby, can't you see?

You and me was fun for a while
But it died
And I'm sick of tagging along with you
When there's other places I'd rather ride

Baby, cut your losses
It's time to move on
And girl, I ain't gonna say this again
Step off, get back, I ain't your friend

Whoa, baby we are through
Baby, it's all you
Babe, it can't be me
Baby, can't you see?
There is nothing I can do
It's all up to you
Baby, don't you know?
I've gotta let you go

You think you've got me all figured out
But I'm gonna cut you down
No, baby, you can't fight it
And those times you strung my pride up and down
Well, I got some news for you
And I don't think you're gonna like it

I said a-one, a-two, baby fuck you
Two, three, baby fuck me

Whoa, baby we are through
Baby, it's all you
Babe, it can't be me
Baby, can't you see?

credits

from The Solomon Project, released 15 April 2009
Created entirely by Ian Marquis

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I never thought I would actually play guitar. Then, when I finally picked it up and became decent, I never thought I'd ... more record. As I got better at recording, I knew I would never sing. Now that I'm doing all those things, I don't know where I'm headed. Regardless, music is my outlet. I hope you enjoy it. less

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