"You Don't" by Josh Melton is a song about longing and unrequited love. The lyrics depict a narrator reminiscing about a past relationship and struggling to move on while their former partner has seemingly moved on. The song seems to be filled with bittersweet memories and a yearning for what once was. The song begins by reflecting on the passage of time since the narrator first met their ex-partner. They recall a trip to Mexico where they shared intimate moments and danced to slow Spanish songs. The narrator acknowledges that their ex has moved on, stating, "I know that you moved on if you don't..." This line suggests that they still hold onto hope that their ex might still think about them. The chorus reveals the narrator's longing for their former partner. They imagine their ex not being able to sleep at night, wishing they could turn back time and missing the warm memories they shared. The narrator further describes the loneliness they feel when they are reminded of the past, such as staring at their phone and feeling the effects of alcohol. The second verse recounts a specific memory of a trip to Tennessee, where they recall their ex dancing and laughing joyfully on top of a bar. The narrator confesses that they replay this memory frequently, yearning for the happy times they shared. The following lines express the narrator's thoughts about their ex's indifference towards them. They believe their ex doesn't wonder about their whereabouts, how they've been, or who they are with, suggesting a lack of mutual longing or curiosity. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the narrator's continued strong feelings for their ex despite the ex's apparent lack of reciprocation. The repeated line, "Baby, you don't, but I do," highlights the contrast between the two characters' emotional states. Overall, "You Don't" depicts the pain and nostalgia experienced by someone still holding onto their feelings for an ex-partner. It explores the disparity in emotions between two people who have gone their separate ways and provides a glimpse into the lingering hope and longing that can remain after a relationship ends.
