Everybody, put your hands in the air
Are you havin' a good time? (Yeah)
I can't hear you (yeah)
Have you had a good time? (Yeah)
Alright
Do you wanna sing? (Yeah)
Do you wanna sing? (Yeah)
Here's a song you will remember
You got me running, going out of my mind
You got me thinking that I'm wasting my time
Don't bring me down
No, no, no, no, no
Ah-ooh-hoo
I'll tell you once more
Before I get off the floor
Don't bring me down
You wanna stay out with your fancy friends
I'm tellin' you it's gotta be the end
Don't bring me down
No, no, no, no, no
Ah-ooh-hoo
I'll tell you once more
Before I get off the floor
Don't bring me down
Don't bring me down, groos
Don't bring me down, groos
Don't bring me down, groos
Don't bring me down
What happened to the girl I used to know?
You let your mind out somewhere down the road
Don't bring me down
No, no, no, no, no
Ah-ooh-hoo
I'll tell you once more
Before I get off the floor
Don't bring me down
You're always talking 'bout your crazy nights
One of these days, you're gonna get it right
Don't bring me down
No, no, no, no, no
Ah-ooh-hoo
I'll tell you once more
Before I get off the floor
Don't bring me down
Don't bring me down, groos
Don't bring me down, groos
Don't bring me down, groos
Don't bring me down
You're looking good, just like a snake in the grass
One of these days, you're gonna break your glass
Don't bring me down (your turn)
No, no, no, no, no
Whoo-hoo
I'll tell you once more
Before I get off the floor
Don't bring me down
(Bloody marvellous, one, two, three)
Don't bring me down
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
Ah-ooh-hoo
I'll tell you once more
Before I get off the floor
Don't bring me down
I'll tell you once more
Before I get on the floor
Don't bring me down, down, down, down, down, down
I'll tell you once more
Before I get off the floor
Don't bring me down
Thank you, goodnight
Thank you, been an honour with you, fantastic
About This Song
"Don't Bring Me Down" is an upbeat rock anthem about refusing to let negativity and toxic relationships drag you down, with the narrator firmly rejecting someone who's trying to dampen his spirit and enthusiasm. The song explores themes of self-preservation and standing up against emotional manipulation, as the protagonist demands that others stop undermining his confidence and joy. Musically, it features ELO's signature blend of orchestral pop and arena rock, with driving guitars, layered harmonies, and Jeff Lynne's distinctive production creating an ironically triumphant sound that contrasts with the defensive lyrics. The track became one of ELO's biggest hits and remains a defiant feel-good anthem, proving that sometimes the best response to negativity is an emphatically positive musical middle finger.
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