Harry Connick Jr.'s song "Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me" is a jazz standard originally composed by Duke Ellington, with lyrics by Bob Russell. The song tells the story of a person pleading with their love interest to refrain from making assumptions or acting on rumors until they have heard directly from the singer. The lyrics emphasize the importance of not believing hearsay or gossip that may damage their relationship. The singer asks their love interest to give their romance a fair chance, rather than relying on the words of others. They reassure their partner that just because they have been seen with someone new does not mean they have been unfaithful. The singer admits that being apart is difficult and expresses their love and devotion through the words in their heart. The chorus suggests that there may be temptations and distractions, such as other people trying to kiss or hold the singer, but they implore their love interest to trust and wait for confirmation directly from them. The song ends by emphasizing that the love interest will never hear anything that contradicts the singer's loyalty and love. Connick's rendition of this song maintains the classic jazz style and showcases his smooth vocal delivery, accompanied by his signature piano playing.
