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The Pretenders — Don't Get Me Wrong
Album: Get Close
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Released: 1986
Length: 3:44
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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 awhile
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 Passion'
It might be unbelievable
But let's not say "So long"
It might just be fantastic
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 Stingray wrote:
WAKE UP IN THE ELDERLY HOME!

MUSIC's playin'...!



What a sweet-sweet BEAUTY!




I miss you , Stingray.
Posted 9 months ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 BKardon wrote:

One of the best songs ever.


My fave Pretenders song. It feels like it belongs in a classic upbeat musical like "Singin' in the Rain"...
Posted 9 months ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Just finger tappin' , toe tappin' goodness
Posted 10 months ago by IvanTheMediocre    [ Reply ]
 eric.blardat wrote:
the perfect song to awake yourself, drinking a good cofee. 



I Agree.  It is 4am & my coffee is kicking in!    Thanx RP!   
Posted 11 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
the perfect song to awake yourself, drinking a good cofee. 
Posted 1 year ago by eric.blardat    [ Reply ]
Don't get me wrong. Chrissy Hines is the real deal.
Posted 1 year ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
WAKE UP IN THE ELDERLY HOME!

MUSIC's playin'...!



What a sweet-sweet BEAUTY!


check out the version of  "Room Full of Mirrors."  on this album. Hang on...

 
Posted 2 years ago by bviner    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
WAKE UP IN THE ELDERLY HOME!

MUSIC's playin'...!



What a sweet-sweet BEAUTY!


Hunh...slap my with a fresh caught trout...Stingray can say nice things AND be upvoted to the top of the board.  Who knew.
Posted 2 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
 Butchandfran1957463 wrote:

Love deb



I heartily endorse this product or service and subscribe to your pamphlet.
Posted 3 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
 photolew wrote:

Can't belive this song has been out for almost a quarter century.......must be getting old



Update: third
Posted 3 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
 Dahlia_Gumbo wrote:
Overplayed, IMHO.
 Like ever other pretenders song

Posted 4 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
I'm ok with this because she isn't given enough time to do the vibrato thing that winds me up
Posted 4 years ago by MrsTom    [ Reply ]
Anyone else reminded of "The Magicians" (TV show)?
Posted 4 years ago by rodreddekopp    [ Reply ]
 Dahlia_Gumbo wrote:
Overplayed, IMHO.
 

Was at one point but honestly I have not heard this in a long time so it is nice now.
Posted 4 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
Overplayed, IMHO.
Posted 4 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
So goood ,every time!!!
Posted 4 years ago by SkorinZoran    [ Reply ]
good song
Posted 4 years ago by 79062837771    [ Reply ]
Fantastic pop song. Relatively timeless too!
Posted 5 years ago by nlarsen1    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:
i love the pretenders and chrissie...but this always made me think "pretenders lite", at least that's how it feels.
 
It totally is, but it brings me back to some good parties as a senior in college, so I'm a little soft on it, lol
Posted 5 years ago by LemonadeLucy66    [ Reply ]
Chrissie!  A rocker chick who could hurt you with a smile.  
Posted 5 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
Love deb
Posted 5 years ago by Butchandfran1957463    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:
i love the pretenders and chrissie...but this always made me think "pretenders lite", at least that's how it feels.

 
Yep
Posted 7 years ago by Will62    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
There's a tough exterior to Chrissy Hynde that is appealing...but she also has a vulnerability in her vocal tone that makes her so unique. Great tune...but not my favorite of Pretenders.

 
That's it. She conveys herself with a hearty facade of f-u but her lyrics are actually warm and romantic. Kinda like Cat Stevens, who was gruff sounding but really humanistic and gentle as a songwriter. 
Posted 8 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
lucky me, i PSD'd here from Ben Harper and his 'message'
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Bananapiano}{#Bananajumprope}{#Dancingbanana}{#Bananasplit}
Posted 8 years ago by OHMish    [ Reply ]
ei chrissy mei mädche
Posted 8 years ago by tonispizzeria    [ Reply ]
Typical "happy" song that immediately have my foot tapping and see me discreetly dance on my chair. It doesn't last long until I stand up and sing along, dancing in my living room ( ah how I love working from home !) . This is also one of the songs during which my cat looks at me with a "what's wrong with you human ?" look on her face as she makes a point to not move at all . 

It's maybe "only" pop music, it fully deserves a 9 !

{#Dancingbanana}  {#Dancingbanana} {#Dancingbanana} {#Dancingbanana} {#Dancingbanana} {#Dancingbanana} {#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 9 years ago by ChrisVIII    [ Reply ]
One of the all-time pop classics
Posted 9 years ago by BonzoWiltsUK    [ Reply ]
..Let's dance!! ...{#Bananasplit}
Posted 10 years ago by Jannne    [ Reply ]
There is Godlike,but then you meet God. His name is Chrissie.
Posted 10 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
{#Bananapiano}{#Heartkiss}{#Bananapiano}   ........... luv it.   "OU T S T A N D I N G"
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 eastcoast wrote:
Great Album...there is a great version of the rarely played Hendrix's song Room Full of Mirrors.
 
It's been a long time since I listened to that one, but I beat this album to death during my last year in college while studying in England (such good times. The final exams—all or nothing, none of your work during the year counted—were stress city but in the end not that hard). 

I'm pretty sure that this song was the designated single on the album—hence the poppiness. It was a big hit here and in the UK and rightfully so. I think my favorite track at the time was "Tradition of Love."
Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
i love the pretenders and chrissie...but this always made me think "pretenders lite", at least that's how it feels.
Posted 11 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
There are some real gems from this effort...
Posted 11 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
..never enough..!.. 

ckcotton wrote:
TOOOO many times....

:(

 
 


Posted 12 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]
TOOOO many times....

:(

 
Posted 13 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
WAKE UP IN THE ELDERLY HOME!

MUSIC's playin'...!



What a sweet-sweet BEAUTY!

Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
There's a tough exterior to Chrissy Hynde that is appealing...but she also has a vulnerability in her vocal tone that makes her so unique. Great tune...but not my favorite of Pretenders.
Posted 13 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
yes yes yes.
(gets up like homer-automaton, sjhambles towards dvd cabinet)
must watch concert again...must watch concert again....

as female rockers go, this lady rings my bell, pushes all buttons.
love her music, love her style...
Posted 13 years ago by rashad    [ Reply ]
 Mandible wrote:
They used this song in Bridget Jones' Diary!!!
 
She is so cool

Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
Can't belive this song has been out for almost a quarter century.......must be getting old
Posted 14 years ago by photolew    [ Reply ]
Very nice!!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
They used this song in Bridget Jones' Diary!!!
Posted 14 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
U——GO——Girl
Posted 14 years ago by mrdak    [ Reply ]
andrewimft
(North Californie) 

"Should I hate '70's music because of Afternoon Delight?"

I LOVED Afternoon Delight!  It took me till my fourth decade to catch "Sky Rockets in flight!", HA!, but man, when I was a kid, that song ruled...

Posted 15 years ago by goodpunk    [ Reply ]
 casey1024 wrote:
Love this.
 
Me, 2!

Posted 15 years ago by goodpunk    [ Reply ]
 andrewimft wrote:
You have now been crucified, but trust me, it ain't too bad, I went easy on ya, and by now you're probably being resurrected from the dead as we speak.
 
Kinda like the 80's... {#Roflol}
Posted 15 years ago by gobits    [ Reply ]
I've always liked this group and Chrissie's solo stuff too.  I can't think of any songs of hers/theirs I dislike.
Posted 15 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
Can't stand this.
Posted 15 years ago by Jim__Sheila    [ Reply ]
Love this.
Posted 15 years ago by casey1024    [ Reply ]
TheFriendlyCat wrote:
Oh. God. The. Eighties. (don't crucify me, please!)
Hating a decade is lame and a silly prejudice. I mean really narrow minded to shut your ears to a period, any period of time has things for you to like and not like. Should I hate the '50's because of Pat Boone when there was great doo wop vocal music to enjoy or Elvis Presley? Should I hate the '60's because of some wretched song by a bubblegum band and tune out the Beatles? Should I hate '70's music because of Afternoon Delight and close my ears to Led Zeppelin? Should I hate the '00's because of some idiotic rap or techno song and tune out Gnarls Barkley or the great songs I hear on Radio Paradise. OF COURSE NOT.
Oh. God. Another Stupid remark about the Eighties or a decade to hate.
You have now been crucified, but trust me, it ain't too bad, I went easy on ya, and by now you're probably being resurrected from the dead as we speak.
Posted 16 years ago by andrewimft    [ Reply ]
Don't get me wrong If I'm acting so distracted I'm thinking about the fireworks That go off when you smile
Posted 16 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
TheFriendlyCat wrote:
Oh. God. The. Eighties. (don't crucify me, please!)
Oh. God. The. Boring. Nineties. (Crucify me, please. With Nine Inch Nails.)
Posted 16 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
RonH wrote:
Chrissy Hines talks like a sailor in concert. It washed away my admiration for her.
Would you be as critical of a male rock star?
Posted 16 years ago by pixidrizzl    [ Reply ]
decent song on the FM dial
Posted 16 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
Nice change from Nick Drake and Ray LaMontagne. That was a real twist-out-the-lightbulb-stick-your-head-in-the-microwave two-fer.
Posted 16 years ago by TheLoneIguana    [ Reply ]
This song reminds me of Bridget Jones.
Posted 16 years ago by Squirreley    [ Reply ]
Oh. God. The. Eighties. (don't crucify me, please!)
Posted 16 years ago by TheFriendlyCat    [ Reply ]
I've never been a huge Pretenders fan, but I really like this song, along with one or two others of theirs.
Posted 16 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
yogaboat wrote:
I. Love. This. Song.
I came here to write that, but since you beat me to it, I'll say - Best. Bridge. Ever.
Posted 16 years ago by window    [ Reply ]
Great Album...there is a great version of the rarely played Hendrix's song Room Full of Mirrors.
Posted 16 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
hard to believe it's the same mouth that said "baby I'm too precious so f--koff!"
Actually that's exactly what I love about Chrissie - she's not afraid to be really macho and really tender. She makes rock belong to the girls, too.
Posted 16 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
One of the best songs ever.
Posted 16 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
Kinda' expect to this on an 80's / classic soft-rock-at-work station... yuck. Not what I listen to RP for...
Posted 17 years ago by strick    [ Reply ]
Top song and nice segue into The Replacements. Another goodie would be The Strokes - Last night. Fits nicely....
Posted 17 years ago by sevenof9    [ Reply ]
yogaboat wrote:
I. Love. This. Song.
So. Do. I. one of my personal classics
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
lmic wrote:
And a bit o' sweet sentimentalism tossed in just for kicks. *sigh* --- Don't get me wrong If I'm acting so distracted I'm thinking about the fireworks That go off when you smile
hard to believe it's the same mouth that said "baby I'm too precious so f--koff!"
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
I. Love. This. Song.
Posted 17 years ago by yogaboat    [ Reply ]
exciter76 wrote:
perfect song for a perfect holiday day.... gosh...so...why I'm in my office now???
probably listening to radio paradise and the inestimable Chrissie Hynd et al
Posted 17 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
Always love this song. Good memories of carefree college days.
Posted 17 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
fire works. love this!
Posted 17 years ago by enidualc    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite albums of that era. Great polished sound. "Tradition of Love" a standout on this one...
Posted 17 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
I love all those leatherclad tough rock n' roll image chicks in the 80s--Hynde, Jett, Lennox, etc. They were really exciting/inspiring in my girlhood and still are.
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
timeless.
Posted 17 years ago by obzidian    [ Reply ]
highwindows wrote:
Sex on a stick!
And a bit o' sweet sentimentalism tossed in just for kicks. *sigh* --- Don't get me wrong If I'm acting so distracted I'm thinking about the fireworks That go off when you smile
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
RonH wrote:
Chrissy Hines talks like a sailor in concert. It washed away my admiration for her.
I think she's awesome. She pulls no punches, tells it like it is, and does it *her* way. For me, it makes her all the more admirable, gives the character a bit more colour, rather than a vanilla singer just barely satisfying the crowd. A bit of controversy is a good thing...look at George Carlin :) Oh, and the music's good too. And, impeccable taste in guitars :)
Posted 17 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
Sex on a stick!
Posted 17 years ago by highwindows    [ Reply ]
Tele-blasting Chrissie, James Honeyman Scott on Ric, makes for a nice sound. Great memories, too.
Posted 17 years ago by fretman    [ Reply ]
10. TEN. Diez. RonH wrote:
Chrissy Hines talks like a sailor in concert. It washed away my admiration for her.
What part of tattooed rock chick was confusing you?
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
saw her in a punk documentary on IFC. very cool.
Posted 17 years ago by mrrmt    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
"I can't help it that tattoos are considered high art and soap is rarely used in Ohio. She's from Ohio. What do you want. White-Trash capital of the world. Ya'll must be from West Virginia, where the the family tree has only one branch
Posted 17 years ago by jackhammer    [ Reply ]
Margo Timmins, Kate Bush, and Chrissie Hynde. A fantasy threesome.
Posted 17 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
Memo to my wife: "Don't get me... this cd for Christmas."
Posted 17 years ago by jksteacher    [ Reply ]
Get close, get under my skin...mission completed.
Posted 18 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
Boring, dated, staid
Posted 18 years ago by Tony0600    [ Reply ]
mooseisadick wrote:
I can't help it that tattoos are considered high art and soap is rarely used in Ohio.
Wow... good one. I wonder how long you've been waiting to to use that witty comeback.
Posted 18 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Jacksonstat wrote:
Give me a break. You should drop the "moose is".. based on this rude and ignorant comment, the latter part of your name sums you up nicely I think.
I can't help it that tattoos are considered high art and soap is rarely used in Ohio.
Posted 18 years ago by mooseisadick    [ Reply ]
mooseisadick wrote:
She's from Ohio. What do you want. White-Trash capital of the world.
Give me a break. You should drop the "moose is".. based on this rude and ignorant comment, the latter part of your name sums you up nicely I think.
Posted 18 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
RonH wrote:
Chrissy Hines talks like a sailor in concert. It washed away my admiration for her.
She's from Ohio. What do you want. White-Trash capital of the world.
Posted 18 years ago by mooseisadick    [ Reply ]
highwindows wrote:
The sexiest female voice out there - period!!
Not that she's better necessarily, but (if you haven't already) check out the Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Karen O is an amazing, updated garage version of the women rockers who paved the way for her. :-)
Posted 18 years ago by scottloway    [ Reply ]
brokemusician wrote:
Don't get me wrong, but this is too mainstream for RP. My sister likes it, though.
Do yourself a favor...only open your mouth to change feet!!!
Posted 18 years ago by Farquwaar    [ Reply ]
God, this right after Good Day Sunshine ... I'm going to wear out my office chair dancing it around my cubicle!!
Posted 18 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
The sexiest female voice out there - period!!
Posted 18 years ago by highwindows    [ Reply ]
Don't get me wrong, but this is too mainstream for RP. My sister likes it, though.
Posted 18 years ago by brokemusician    [ Reply ]
well, that was enjoyable
Posted 18 years ago by topherg87    [ Reply ]
perfect song for a perfect holiday day.... gosh...so...why I'm in my office now???
Posted 18 years ago by exciter76    [ Reply ]
Great tune - their music never grows stale imho
Posted 18 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Austin2Florida    [ Reply ]
RonH wrote:
Chrissy Hines talks like a sailor in concert. It washed away my admiration for her.
I'd sail way with her!
Posted 18 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
RonH wrote:
Chrissy Hines talks like a sailor in concert. It washed away my admiration for her.
I'm sure she's just crushed to hear that.
Posted 18 years ago by TheLoneIguana    [ Reply ]
nice telecaster!
Posted 18 years ago by nick_valensi    [ Reply ]
RonH wrote:
Chrissy Hines talks like a sailor in concert. It washed away my admiration for her.
Maybe you should stick to seeing The Wiggles On Ice.
Posted 18 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
Great music... keep it on!
Posted 19 years ago by joel_p    [ Reply ]
One of the queens of rock. If you saw her do Precious at the Rock Hall of Fame induction you saw one of the rockinest performances ever.
Posted 19 years ago by fig    [ Reply ]
indypaul wrote:
I did not know that. How did that happen?
Their opening act for a show in Milwaukee backed out at the last minute and the Violent Femmes were outside where the show was going to take place (The Oriental) advertising for themselves and the Pretenders asked them to open. It is mentioned here: https://www.landmarktheaters.com/market/Milwaukee/OrientalTheatre.htm
Posted 19 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
I did not know that. How did that happen? jlind wrote:
Any band who discovered the Violent Femmes is ok in my book.
Posted 19 years ago by indypaul    [ Reply ]
a lesser effort from a great band. i think james honeyman scott was already dead when this one was recorded. alas, its still not too bad.
Posted 19 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Any band who discovered the Violent Femmes is ok in my book.
Posted 19 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
Hellagood band!
Posted 19 years ago by tonypf    [ Reply ]
the female voice of the 1980s. And a great tunesmith.
Posted 19 years ago by zurcronium    [ Reply ]
emilym7 wrote:
This song reminds me how much I love falling in love.
You prescient mindreader, emilym7! Just what I feel when I hear this song.
Posted 19 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
Not bad. The rest of the album is better. 'Tradition of Love' rocks.
Posted 19 years ago by Old_Pool_Skunk    [ Reply ]
how the hell is this only voted as 6.7!? it's 9/10 !
Posted 19 years ago by Sobient    [ Reply ]
GottaSneeze wrote:
I recognize this from a movie but I can't place it... Anyone?
Just looked it up. "Gung Ho."
Posted 19 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
Great song! So very true about love!
Posted 19 years ago by yogaboat    [ Reply ]
GottaSneeze wrote:
I recognize this from a movie but I can't place it... Anyone?
That Ron Howard Movie with Michael Keaton about a Japanese Carmaker moving into a small American Town. Name escapes me.....
Posted 19 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
I recognize this from a movie but I can't place it... Anyone?
Posted 19 years ago by GottaSneeze    [ Reply ]
Heathen wrote:
Utter crap
I agree with my neighbor to the north.
Posted 19 years ago by lotus_65    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]