On their own, Green and Shapiro have long been notable figures among indie-pop fans, cherished for their off-kilter sensibility (him) and elegantly quirky style (her). As part of New York City’s “anti-folk” scene at the end of the nineties, Adam Green first came to prominence as one-half of Moldy Peaches, his duo with Kimya Dawson that enjoyed belated mainstream success via the Grammy-winning soundtrack of the 2007 indie film Juno.
Don't ask me for more
Adam Green & Binki Shapiro Lyrics
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I said I'd stay
Be with me now
Let's see who we are Saturday
But don't ask for more
Don't ask for more
Pretending to be bad
You wanna hear the pledge
That's when I turn to you and say
Can't seem to drag you away from yourself
At any moment we may come undone
Even the world began
'Cause someone pushed the other one
Don't ask for more
Don't ask for more
You only hear what I say
When I say what you want
Put your claws away
I think I've had enough today
Can't seem to drag you away from yourself
At any moment we may come undone
Even the world began
'Cause someone pushed the other one
The lyrics of Adam Green & Binki Shapiro's song "Don't ask me for more" express the singer's limitations in their relationship. The first verse establishes that the singer is committed to staying in the relationship but does not want any additional expectations placed on them. The second verse warns against wasting time pretending to be something that one is not and urges the other person to put their claws away and stop manipulating the singer by only listening to what they want to hear.
The chorus repeats the phrase "don't ask for more" as a refrain, emphasizing the singer's boundary-setting. The bridge continues the theme of the precariousness of relationships, referencing how even the world began due to someone pushing the other one. Ultimately, the song expresses the singer's desire for authenticity and honesty in their relationship, rather than trying to impress or manipulate each other.
Interesting facts about the song "Don't ask me for more":
Line by Line Meaning
Don't ask for more
I have already promised to be with you, so let's not complicate things further
I said I'd stay
I have committed to being here with you
Be with me now
Let's enjoy the moment and each other's company without expectations
Let's see who we are Saturday
Let's spend time together and learn more about each other
But don't ask for more
Please don't ask for anything beyond what we have established
Don't waste what time we have
Let's not squander the time we have together by pretending to be someone we're not
Pretending to be bad
Being false to ourselves and acting out of character
You wanna hear the pledge
You want me to make a commitment
That's when I turn to you and say
But instead, I will express my feelings to you in the moment
Can't seem to drag you away from yourself
You are preoccupied with your own thoughts and feelings
At any moment we may come undone
Our relationship is fragile and can end at any time
Even the world began
Even the universe started because of some kind of conflict or action
'Cause someone pushed the other one
Something caused the universe to begin – possibly a force or action pushing against something else
You only hear what I say
You are only interested in my words when they confirm your own desires
When I say what you want
When I am saying what you want to hear
Put your claws away
Stop being defensive or aggressive
I think I've had enough today
I am feeling overwhelmed and need some space
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADAM GREEN, JORDANA SHAPIRO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Digglerism
I saw Adam and Binki live in Seattle.
After the show I talked to them both and Binki gave me a kiss on the cheek. I think I almost died in that moment.
@supercoolsunday
Saw them at their first show in NYC, bought binki a scotch
@notahamster333
+Giulio Samonetti well ain't that sweet?..
@iurysouza4313
This is the most beautiful song I've heard recently.
@angilupix
This song is pure perfection
@ryanhancock1234
God my heart is swooning.
@FuzzyNova
I'm a Huge Adam Green Fan. It really did all start for me when I heard Kimya Dawson's The Beer back in Highshool. But if you listen to BInki and how she sings it's literally the Female Version of Adam Green. She hits the same tones and has a beautiful voice. They make amazing music together. "Just to make you feel good" blew my mind.
I wonder if they are together or dating or something. Because sadly if they ever broke up their "Heartbroken Breakup" Ablums would be freaking Gold.
@mothmumbabushka6277
>their "Heartbroken Breakup" Ablums would be freaking Gold.
damn tf thats dark
@h0merg0mez
This one and Casanova are the best ones on the album.
@funofboredom
I agree. :)