Don't Get Me Wrong

The Pretenders

Don't get me wrong
If I'm looking kind of dazzled
I see neon lights
Whenever you walk by

Don't get me wrong
If you say, "hello", and I take a ride
Upon a sea where the mystic moon
Is playing havoc with the tide
Don't get me wrong

Don't get me wrong
If I'm acting so distracted
I'm thinking about the fireworks
That go off when you smile

Don't get me wrong
If I split like light refracted
I'm only off to wander
Across a moonlit mile

Once in a while, two people meet
Seemingly for no reason
They just pass on the street
Suddenly, thunder showers everywhere
Who can explain the thunder and rain?
But there's something in the air

Don't get me wrong
If I come and go like fashion
I might be great tomorrow
But hopeless yesterday

Don't get me wrong
If I fall in the mode of fashion
It might be unbelievable
But let's not say, "so long"
It might just be fantastic
Don't get me wrong


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  • +4
    General Commenti know this feeling this is a nice song. she seems uneasy and weird around the guy, and he probably thinks she's got some dislike for him, but really she just can't look at him with out freaking out a little and getting nervous.
    datewiththenighton October 11, 2009   Link
  • +2
    General Commenti love the lyrics... all the feelings you get when you just look at someone you really like.
    forelsket segon April 19, 2004   Link
  • +2
    General Commentahh, beautiful.
    yellowstaron May 29, 2005   Link
  • +2
    General Commenthaha i love this song
    me and my mother drive around listening 2 this in the country for hours
    eatbrainstewon January 01, 2008   Link
  • +2
    General CommentI agree with both datewiththenight and Sunnyhill...
    This song just makes me instantly happy. It's uplifting and fun. The awkwardness sparked by a new attraction is an addictive, giddy feeling. The imagery 'neon lights', 'fireworks' captures the essence of falling for someone. Such an awesome song.
    dearnickson April 09, 2010   Link
  • +1
    General Commentyep, its how i feel about someone. love this song.
    wackydeli3on February 01, 2006   Link
  • +1
    General CommentOh man.
    I do love to boogie when this song comes on at a 80s/90s night.
    What a tune.
    SAFE.
    rockmyheartouton April 10, 2006   Link
  • +1
    General Commentperfect song...this is exactly how it feels when you realize you're just falling for someone...the lyrics paint such a great picture
    gish33on June 06, 2007   Link
  • +1
    General CommentAgree with datewiththenight. Briliant description of the feelings of being in love.
    Sunnyhillon November 15, 2009   Link
  • +1
    General CommentI think this song is just them both knowing fully well that one loves the other, and the feeling is returned. She is really doing some hard-core flirting here. It really gives off the feel of a summer romance kind of thing, talking about the rain, thunder, fireworks, etc. Such a cute song. Love it!
    HiPeopleon August 20, 2013   Link

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