"Don't Tell Me Why" is a song by Roberto Festari, released under the alias Francis Cooper. The song was written by Claudio Accatino, Federico Rimonti, and Festari, with production credits going to the the first two mentioned.
The song was first released on a 12" vinyl single in 1996, by Hi-NRG Attack in Italy. Later it made its first album appearance on Eurobeat Flash Vol. 9 on September 4, 1996, albeit released on an edited format running at 4:22.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
On the phone I listen to
"Nick, I wanna talk to you"
Every time you call me, please
Don't wonder me
Don't continue of tweaking
Desire, as you do
I remember that you're gonna marry
[Pre-Chorus]
Learning the lesson
Coming over the fire
Nothing, the reason why
He leads you better, come on
Learning the lesson
Teaching you wrong desire
What a great mistake, I'll never feel you mine
[Chorus - repeat twice]
Baby, don't tell me why
Awake me in a season
When you injecting background tension
Baby, don't tell me why
Awake in a region where I guess you and me
[Verse 2]
"Takin' eye off me", I told you
Ya have misunderstood
Baby, take a look in me like years ago
Backing as before
I ain't needing anyone
Won't you awake the animal inside me
Featured on[]
| Year | Version | Album | Track No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Don't Tell Me Why [4:22 version] | Eurobeat Flash Vol. 9 | Track 14 |
| 1997 | Don't Tell Me Why [Mixed] | Eurobeat Flash Vol. 13 ~Non-Stop Mix~ | Track 18 |
| Hi-NRG Attack Promo CD | Disc 2, Track 31 | ||
| "Не Говори Мне Почему" (Don't Tell Me Why) [3:14 version] | Dance Action 7 - 8 | Disc 1, Track 3 | |
| 1999 | Don't Tell Me Why [Extended] | HRGoldies Vol. 3 | Track 2 |
| 602 Merce'Dance | Track 5 | ||
| 2004 | Don't Tell Me Why [Unknown version] | Высокая Энергия | Track 31 |
| 2016 | Don't Tell me Why [Mixed] | The Best Of 90's Super Eurobeat 70 Mins 70 Songs | Track 57 |
Track Listings and Formats[]
- HRG 149 - 12" vinyl single - 1996
- A1. "Don't Tell Me Why" (Extended) - 5:59
- A2. "Don't Tell Me Why" (A Cappella) - 2:34
- B1. "Don't Tell Me Why" (Radio) - 3:05
- B2. "Don't Tell Me Why" (Instrumental) - 3:30
- B3. "Don't Tell Me Why" (Last) - 1:27
Versions[]
Trivia[]
- This is also one of the few Hi-NRG Attack songs currently not featured in any of their digital compilations other than the most recent ones. The other few are:
- Thus, the only legal options to obtain the extended other than its vinyl single are HRGoldies Vol. 3 and the 602 Merce'Dance albums, both of which are exclusive physical CD and cassette releases, respectively.