Satisfaction
♫ The Rolling Stones Lyrics


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I can't get no satisfaction, I can't get no satisfaction
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no

When I'm drivin' in my car, and the man come on the radio
He's tellin' me more and more about some useless information
Supposed to fire my imagination
I can't get no, oh, no, no, no, hey, hey, hey
That's what I say
I can't get no satisfaction, I can't get no satisfaction
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no

When I'm watchin' my TV and a man comes on and tells me
How white my shirts can be
But, he can't be a man 'cause he doesn't smoke
The same cigarettes as me

I can't get no, oh, no, no, no, hey, hey, hey
That's what I say
I can't get no satisfaction, I can't get no girl reaction
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no

When I'm ridin' 'round the world
And I'm doin' this and I'm signin' that
And I'm tryin' to make some girl, who tells me
Baby, better come back maybe next week
Can't you see I'm on a losing streak?
I can't get no, oh, no, no, no, hey, hey, hey
That's what I say, I can't get no, I can't get no
I can't get no satisfaction, no satisfaction




No satisfaction, no satisfaction
I can't get no

Overall Meaning

The Rolling Stones' classic hit 'Satisfaction' is an anthem for those who are fed up with the lack of gratification and fulfillment in their lives. The repeated phrase 'I can't get no satisfaction' is a reflection of the singer's frustration and disillusionment. He has tried everything, but nothing seems to be enough. The song points out the irony of modern consumerism - society bombards us with ads and propaganda about what we need to be happy, but in the end, those things do not bring any real satisfaction or contentment.


The song's lyrics highlight the singer's encounters with different forms of media: radio, television, and magazines. He is constantly being sold ideas and products that promise to give him satisfaction, but they only end up making him feel more grumpy and dissatisfied. Moreover, he feels alienated from society when the media portrays the ideal man as one who does not smoke the same cigarettes as he does or wear the same clothes. The song also references the idea of chasing after love and attention - the singer feels like he is on a losing streak even after trying so hard.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't get no satisfaction, I can't get no satisfaction
I feel unsatisfied and unfulfilled no matter what I do or how much I try.


'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
Despite my efforts, I cannot seem to achieve what I desire.


I can't get no, I can't get no
No matter what it is that I am striving for, it seems out of reach and unattainable.


When I'm drivin' in my car, and the man come on the radio
While I am driving, I hear meaningless information and advertisements that are supposed to excite or entertain me.


He's tellin' me more and more about some useless information
The radio DJ is talking about things that do not matter, which only adds to my sense of unfulfillment.


Supposed to fire my imagination
The information on the radio is meant to spark creativity and excitement within me, but it fails to do so.


When I'm watchin' my TV and a man comes on and tells me
Similarly, when I am watching television, I am bombarded with commercials and advertisements.


How white my shirts can be
These advertisements are often trivial and meaningless, like promoting laundry detergent that promises to make clothes whiter.


But, he can't be a man 'cause he doesn't smoke
I realize that those who make these advertisements are not like me and do not have the same desires or interests.


The same cigarettes as me
For example, the man on television does not smoke the same brand of cigarettes as me, which shows that we have different lives and experiences.


I can't get no girl reaction
Even in my interactions with others, especially with women, I am unable to get the response or attention that I hope for.


And I'm tryin' to make some girl, who tells me
Despite my attempts to attract and impress women, they often reject me or ignore my advances.


Baby, better come back maybe next week
When I attempt to make plans or connect with someone, they often put me off or make excuses for why they can't see me.


Can't you see I'm on a losing streak?
All of these experiences have left me feeling like I am perpetually failing or losing in life.


No satisfaction, no satisfaction
Despite my efforts, I am left feeling unsatisfied and unfulfilled.


I can't get no
Overall, every aspect of my life seems to be lacking and unfulfilling, leaving me with a perpetual sense of dissatisfaction.




Lyrics © Abkco Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Keith Richards, Michael Jagger

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