Do Not Disturb – English Lyrics

• By: Mahalia
• Album: LOVE AND COMPROMISE

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the empowering message behind Mahalia's "Do Not Disturb," a soulful R&B track that encourages listeners to set boundaries and prioritize their well-being. Dive into the relatable lyrics about disconnecting from negativity and reclaiming your time, and learn how Mahalia's unique sound blends heartbreak with strength .

[English]

I remember how it started Back at the end of May

It was such a lovely day I was in small café

I was in no way guarded Let you come invade my space

Didn’t know how much you’d take Gave too much of myself away

You done really messed me up liked that Came and stole my heart oh that’s a fact

Boy I think it’s time I took it back I don’t wanna see you calling me

Asking where I’m at

This time, this time I won’t hold the line

Been giving you time That you do not deserve

No you’re not mine You just pretend to be

Don’t need you tempting me with your alerts Do not disturb

I’m putting myself on Do not disturb

These ain’t the words you wanted I got nothing left to prove

Every time I let you ring It’s like I get deja vu

I don’t care what you promised I don’t care what you say, no

Should have never let you in That was my last mistake

You done really messed me up liked that Came and stole my heart oh that’s a fact

Boy I think it’s time I took it back I don’t wanna see you calling me

Asking where I’m at

This time, this time I won’t hold the line

Been giving you time That you do not deserve

No you’re not mine You just pretend to be

Don’t need you tempting me with your alerts Do not disturb

I’m putting myself on Do not disturb

The sign on the door says Do not do not do not disturb,

Do not disturb Do not do not do not disturb

Won’t give you time you Do not do not do not deserve

Don’t wanna think about you Don’t wanna think about you

This time this time I won’t hold the line

Been giving you time that you do not deserve No you’re not mine

You just pretend to be Boy are you getting me?

Do not disturb

This time this time I won’t hold the line

Been giving you time that you do not deserve No you’re not mine

You just pretend to be Don’t need you tempting me with your alerts

Do not disturb I’m putting myself on

Do not disturb The sign on the door says

Do not disturb I need you to stay gone

I don’t wanna speak Don’t call me

Don’t text me, uh uh

You are the reason I put myself on do not disturb

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
remember /rɪˈmem.bər/ A2	verb - to be able to bring back a piece of information into your mind
invade /ɪnˈveɪd/ C1	verb - to enter a place by force, often with military action
take /teɪk/ A1	verb - to get hold of something
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ in your chest that pumps blood around your body
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the continuous passage of existence
deserve /dɪˈzɜːrv/ B2	verb - to be worthy of something, either good or bad
mine /maɪn/ A2	pronoun - belonging to me
pretend /prɪˈtend/ B1	verb - to behave as if something is true when it is not
tempting /ˈtemptɪŋ/ B2	adjective - attractive and makes people want to have it or do it
alerts /əˈlɜːrts/ B2	noun - a warning of danger
disturb /dɪˈstɜːrb/ B1	verb - to interrupt or bother someone or something
prove /pruːv/ B1	verb - to show that something is true
mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ A2	noun - an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong
reason /ˈriː.zən/ B1	noun - a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.
speak /spiːk/ A1	verb - say something in order to convey information or express a feeling.

Key Grammar Structures

• I remember how it started

  ➔ Past Simple tense

  ➔ Used to describe an action that was completed in the past.

• Let you come invade my space

  ➔ Causative construction with 'let' + object + base verb

  ➔ Indicates allowing someone to do something, using 'let' to cause an action.

• I don’t care what you promised

  ➔ Present Simple tense with 'don’t care'

  ➔ Expresses indifference or lack of concern about something.

• It’s like I get deja vu

  ➔ Simile using 'like' to compare two situations

  ➔ Uses 'like' to compare one situation to another, indicating similarity.

• The sign on the door says

  ➔ Simple present tense for reported speech or signs

  ➔ Indicates a sign or label that is currently displayed or states a rule.

• Won’t give you time you deserve

  ➔ Future tense with 'will not' (contracted to 'won’t') and modal verb 'deserve'

  ➔ Expresses a refusal or denial to provide something in the future, implying lack of fairness or justice.

• You are the reason I put myself on do not disturb

  ➔ Simple present tense, expressing causation with 'the reason' + clause

  ➔ Indicates that someone or something is the cause of an action or state.