I Don't Wanna Go on with You Like That
Elton John
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I've always said that one's enough to love Now I hear you're bragging one is not enough Something tells me you're not satisfied You got plans to make me one of four or five I guess this kind of thing's just in your blood But you won't catch me carving up my love I ain't no puzzle piece that needs to fit If it takes more than me let's call it quits [Chorus] Cause I don't want to go on with you like that Don't want to be a feather in your cap I just want to tell you honey I ain't mad But I don't want to go on with you like that It gets so hard sometimes to understand This vicious circle's getting out of hand Don't need an extra eye to see That the fire spreads faster in a breeze [Chorus] No I don't want to go on with you like that One more set of boots on your welcome mat You'll just have to quit them if you want me back cause I don't want to go on with you like that Oh if you want to spread it around sister that's just fine But I don't want no second hand feeding me lines If you want to hold someone in the middle of the night Call out the guards, turn out the light
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Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Album Release"I Don't Wanna Go on With You Like That" is from Elton John's 1988 album, Reg Strikes Back.
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Chart RankingsIt reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the highest-charting single from the album.
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Music Video - CelebritiesThe music video for the track featured supermodels Cindy Crawford and Helena Christensen.
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BackgroundThe song is about a man who refuses to continue an unhealthy relationship, hence the title "I Don't Wanna Go on With You Like That".
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Single ReleaseIt was released as the lead single from the album in 1988.
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GenreThis Elton John track falls under the genre of pop rock.
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Billboard PerformanceDespite not reaching No. 1, it spent 20 weeks on the US Billboard charts, becoming one of his most successful singles from the later half of his career.
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RemixThe single was also released in a dance remix, which was popular in clubs at the time.
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Co-WriterThe song was co-written by Elton John and his long-time collaborator Bernie Taupin.
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AwardsAlthough the song didn’t win any specific awards, it did contribute to the popularity and success of the album, which received multiple nominations.
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Lyric InterpretationLyrics depict themes of self respect and decisiveness, as the protagonist refuses to be party to a one-sided relationship.
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Live PerformancesAlthough initially common in live performances, the song has rarely featured in Elton John's setlists in recent tours.
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Marking a ComebackThis song along with the album is considered to have contributed to marking a successful commercial comeback for Elton John during the late 80s.
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