Tell Me How You Want It
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Written by Tommy Shaw, Jack Blades, Ted Nugent
Lead vocalsby Tommy Shaw

Hey yeah!
Look out, I'm a man with a mission
Tell you what I wanna do
We've gotta move, we don't need no permission
Just need me and you
And you ought to know
If there's a way, I will come crashing through your door, mmm-hmm
I'll take you higher than you've ever been before
So come on won't you

Tell me how you want it
Tell me what you want me to do
Someday I'm gonna be a rich man
Baby you got nothing to lose

Now I know you've got a heart like a lion
How much can you take?
You and me gotta run like the river
This dam's about to break
Rolling like thunder from above I'll take you there
Hey yeah
It's now or never
Gotta get up while we can
You gotta

Tell me how you want it
Tell me what you want me to do
Someday I'm gonna be a rich man
Baby you got nothing to lose

Whoa-oh-oh
Tell me how you want it (how you want it)
Tell me what you want me to do (whoo-ooh)
Someday I'm gonna win you over
You got nothing to lose

Going nowhere ain't no pleasure
It's pain when you're living a lie
Don't make it over, don't talk it over
Just jump in my car, jump in my car and we'll
Run, run, run, like there's no tomorrow (whoa-oh-oh)
Run, run, run, run (ooh! Oh! Yeah!)
Yeah!
Whoo!

Rolling like thunder from above I'll take you there
I'll take you higher than you've ever been before
Now come on, yeah
You've got to

Tell me how you want it (won't you tell me)
Tell me what you want me to do
Someday I'm gonna be a rich man
Baby you got nothing to lose

Oh-oh-oh

Tell me how you want it (tell me how you want it)
Tell me what you want me to do
Someday I'm gonna win you over
You got nothing to lose

Tell me how you want it
Tell me how you want it




Tell me how you want it
Tell me how you want it

Overall Meaning

This song, "Tell Me How You Want It" by the Damn Yankees, is a high-energy and upbeat track that conveys the message of being bold and taking risks. The lyrics "Look out, I'm a man with a mission" suggest that the singer is someone who knows what he wants and will stop at nothing to get it. He urges the object of his affection to be open and honest about what she wants and to take a chance on him. The chorus emphasizes this by asking, "Tell me how you want it, tell me what you want me to do."


The song is full of imagery that suggests the singer is willing to go to great lengths to be with the woman he desires. The line "Rolling like thunder from above I'll take you there" conjures up an image of immense power and suggests that he will sweep her off her feet. The line "Don't make it over, don't talk it over, just jump in my car" speaks to the risks he is willing to take and the urgency he feels. Overall, the song is a celebration of taking risks, living in the moment, and seizing opportunities while they are still available.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey yeah!
This is a call to action, conveying enthusiasm and excitement.


Look out, I'm a man with a mission
The singer is driven and motivated. They have a clear goal in mind.


Tell you what I wanna do
The singer is about to share their plan of action with the listener.


We've gotta move, we don't need no permission
The artist is ready to take action and is not going to wait for anyone else's permission to do so.


Just need me and you
The artist is calling for the listener to join them and become a team.


And you ought to know
The singer is addressing the listener directly here, emphasizing that what they are about to say is important.


If there's a way, I will come crashing through your door, mmm-hmm
The singer is willing to go to great lengths to make their plan happen and is not afraid to be bold and daring.


I'll take you higher than you've ever been before
The artist is confident that their plan will lead to an exciting and exhilarating experience for the listener.


So come on won't you
The artist is urging the listener to take action and join them in their plan.


Tell me how you want it
The artist is asking the listener to share their desires and preferences so that they can tailor their plan accordingly.


Tell me what you want me to do
The singer is open to suggestions and willing to work with the listener to create a successful outcome.


Someday I'm gonna be a rich man
The artist has dreams and aspirations of wealth and success.


Baby you got nothing to lose
The singer is encouraging the listener to take a chance and join them in their plan, assuring them that they have nothing to lose by doing so.


Now I know you've got a heart like a lion
The singer acknowledges the listener's bravery and strength of character.


How much can you take?
The singer is curious about the listener's limits and resilience.


You and me gotta run like the river
The artist is using a metaphor to emphasize the importance of being proactive and moving forward.


This dam's about to break
The artist is implying that there is a sense of urgency and that action needs to be taken quickly before things become too difficult.


Rolling like thunder from above I'll take you there
The singer is describing their plan as powerful and exciting.


It's now or never
The singer is emphasizing the importance of taking action quickly and not procrastinating.


Gotta get up while we can
The artist is reminding the listener that time is limited and opportunities must be taken advantage of before they are gone.


Whoa-oh-oh
This is an expressive exclamation, conveying excitement and anticipation.


Someday I'm gonna win you over
The artist is confident in their plan and hopes to persuade the listener to join them.


Going nowhere ain't no pleasure
The singer is stating that inaction and stagnation are not enjoyable or fulfilling experiences.


It's pain when you're living a lie
The artist is suggesting that not being true to oneself can be a burdensome and uncomfortable experience.


Don't make it over, don't talk it over
The singer is urging the listener to take action rather than discussing and analyzing the situation too much.


Just jump in my car, jump in my car and we'll
The singer is offering a solution and a way forward for the listener.


Run, run, run, like there's no tomorrow (whoa-oh-oh)
The singer is emphasizing the importance of taking immediate action and moving quickly.


Rolling like thunder from above I'll take you there
This line is repeated to drive home the message that the artist's plan is powerful, exciting, and not to be missed.


I'll take you higher than you've ever been before
This line is repeated to emphasize the exhilarating nature of the artist's plan.


Now come on, yeah
This is an expressive exclamation, encouraging the listener to take action and join the singer.


Oh-oh-oh
This is another expressive exclamation, conveying enthusiasm and excitement.


Tell me how you want it (tell me how you want it)
This line is repeated to emphasize the importance of the listener's input and desires.


Tell me how you want it
This is a final call to action, urging the listener to take the first step and share their desires and needs.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@skeptical4446

The fact that you didnt say "my father" but instead had to include "christian" is telling...

Im guessing... Similar to the order of words you chose to use.. That he was a Christian first and father second.

I deeply feel bad for anyone who had to grow up with religious parents.

Imagine having a living and breathing biological father, and going to a fancy building every sunday and calling some creepy old weirdo in a robe "Father" just because he has a white collar and can speak a tiny bit of latin 😂😂

Even worse, imagine growing up and seeing your Dad and supposed role model calling another man Father and pretending that the weekly sip of $6 wine and the weekly consumption of bland rice crackers that are literally fed to you after waiting in line...

Are the BLOOD and FLESH of a white blue eyed dude born in the Middle East thousands of years ago.

There are countless cults in the world. Some more dangerous then others.
Unfortunately the religious cults such as the evil and deeply rooted cults like Christianity, Catholicism, Judaism, Islam etc. Have managed over thousands of years to control and twist the human mind to the point where in 2021 we STILL allow these delusional groups of idiotic people to exist freely, to be exempt from taxes, to have their own schools, to brainwash our children.

When a child grows up they realise that the tooth fairy and the easter bunny arent real. When a child never grows up they become an adult who calls the tooth fairy Jesus ( is Yeshua too hard to pronounce?) And the easter bunny "God"


A weak minded person pretends and sometimes even really thinks they have the answers.

Absolute Beliefs and ideologies are the mental sedative needed by those who arent strong enough to accept the fact that they dont know anything and dont matter.



All comments from YouTube:

@LR-hu2pj

every single song. every single album. never fails to make me fall even harder for her every time. Courtney is a musical genius and I'll never fall out of love for her. it was amazing seeing her live this weekend. ♡

@vantheodore6165

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@LR-hu2pj

@@jayceonjudson3038 stfu

@ofgalacticstuff

Hey!! I feel exactly how you feel. I discovered her very late but I'm absorbing all of her work now, I'm SO GLAD i found her. And it's awesome you could experience her performance live! i hope i can too someday! Cheers! 🤗

@BradleyWallis-st1xs

Don’t ever stop being creative!

@AmericanLibra

Endless thanks for your music, Courtney. You're a bright light in an ever-darkening world.

@iamnobody2

courtney is great, listening to her music improves my life

@nuuuabo

hopefulessness is so amazing

@AmericanLibra

Amen. Hopefulessness is 10/10.

@yournamehere6719

Something with this album's sound takes me back to college days mid 1980's in Minneapolis.

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