Don't Say No
Al & The Black Cats Lyrics
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And I could be your Romeo but you're no Juliet
Tell me what I want to know and then seem to forget
All this time I wanted love but never thought ahead
(Don't say I never wanna see you break down)
(Never wanna hear you've laid around)
(Never wanna hear you make a sound)
(I'm tired of getting my way anyway)
(I'm tired of getting my way anyway)
And I found that I needed less when everything was shared
It always came out different and then seemed too prepared
All along you knew that I'd only see the best (Don't fail me now, don't fail me now)
Tell me what I wanna know and then tell me the rest (Don't fail me now, don't fail me now)
Don't fail me now cause I'm a loaded gun
So tell me where you are it's fun to watch you run
(All this time I wanted too but never seemed to care)
(All these things we never did, why be so unfair?)
You went around at the sound of an open gate and told me it's all okay
And don't write it down, it's a line I'll negotiate
You'll find it's all the same
Don't fail me now cause I'm a loaded gun
So tell me where you are it's fun to watch you run
Don't fail me now cause I'm a loaded gun
So tell me where you are it's fun to watch you run
And I could be your Montague and you my Capulet
I could be your Romeo but you're no Juliet
Tell me what I want to know and then seem to forget
All this time I wanted love but never thought ahead
You went around at the sound of an open gate and told me it's all okay
And don't write it down, it's a line I'll negotiate
You'll find it's all the same
(Don't say I never wanna see you break down)
(Never wanna hear you've laid around)
(Never wanna hear you make a sound)
(Go away, no, never mind won't you please stay)
(I'm tired of getting my way anyway)
(I'm tired of getting my way anyway)
The lyrics to Al & The Black Cats's song "Don't Say No" seem to revolve around a tumultuous relationship, drawing parallels to the famous story of Romeo and Juliet. The singer compares themselves to Romeo and their partner to Juliet, suggesting a passionate but challenging dynamic. However, they also acknowledge that their partner is no Juliet, indicating that the relationship may be flawed and lacking in the idealized romance and tragedy of the Shakespearean tale.
The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and a desire for honesty and transparency. The singer implores their partner to tell them what they want to know, only to see them forget or withhold the information. There is a longing for love, but it is juxtaposed with a lack of foresight. The line "All this time I wanted love but never thought ahead" suggests that the singer may have been focused on the present moment and their desires, without considering the consequences or future implications.
The repeated refrain of "Don't fail me now cause I'm a loaded gun, so tell me where you are, it's fun to watch you run" further emphasizes the tension and power dynamics in the relationship. The singer seems to be expressing a feeling of being on edge and unpredictable, suggesting that they can be dangerous or explosive if provoked. It also implies a desire for their partner to be honest and forthcoming, enjoying the game of chasing and evading.
Overall, the lyrics of "Don't Say No" capture the complexities and contradictions of a relationship in which love and desire are entangled with frustration, confusion, and a yearning for honesty and deeper connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I could be your Montague and you my Capulet
I could be the passionate lover and you the forbidden love
And I could be your Romeo but you're no Juliet
And I could be hopelessly in love with you, but you don't reciprocate
Tell me what I want to know and then seem to forget
Tell me the truth I seek and then act like you don't remember
All this time I wanted love but never thought ahead
Throughout all this time, I desired love but failed to consider the consequences
Don't say I never wanna see you break down
Don't accuse me of not wanting to witness your vulnerability
Never wanna hear you've laid around
I don't want to hear that you're idle or inactive
Never wanna hear you make a sound
I don't want to hear a word from you
Go away, no, never mind won't you please stay
Leave, but actually, I want you to stay
I'm tired of getting my way anyway
I'm exhausted from always having things go as planned
And I found that I needed less when everything was shared
I discovered that I required fewer things when everything was mutually owned
It always came out different and then seemed too prepared
Each time, it turned out different but appeared too rehearsed
All along you knew that I'd only see the best
You always knew that I would only focus on the positive aspects
Don't fail me now, don't fail me now
Don't disappoint me at this moment, don't let me down
Tell me what I wanna know and then tell me the rest
Reveal to me the information I desire, and then disclose everything else
All this time I wanted too but never seemed to care
Throughout all this time, I desired it too, but it never seemed important
All these things we never did, why be so unfair?
Why are you being unfair by denying us the opportunity to experience these things?
You went around at the sound of an open gate and told me it's all okay
You avoided confronting the truth and reassured me that everything is fine
And don't write it down, it's a line I'll negotiate
And don't record it, let's discuss and modify our approach
You'll find it's all the same
You'll discover that everything remains unchanged
So tell me where you are it's fun to watch you run
So inform me of your whereabouts because I derive pleasure from seeing you flee
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JULIA MARGARET JOHNSON, KYLE MICHAEL DAVIS, NICHOLAS PREEN, TESSA ROSE JOHNSON, TOM ANDREW KOTZE
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