No Good
Angus Maude Lyrics
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Like kids used to
And dance shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand
Like lovers still do
Cause I'm used to you
And what you're about
It's so easy to fall in
Can we gather old and new friends for a party
With no themes or to-do's
And see who stays, who leaves, who drinks too much
Cause I wanna bet you
We'd be the last two
The only ones left
We'll turn up the tunes
And smile as we go deaf
I said hold me, darling, hold my beating heart
I love your smile and I loved it from the start
But I'm no good for you, don't go
I'm no good for you, don't go
I'm no good for you
I don't know if I will be here when you call my name
But I'll fight forever, I'll fight for everything you say
Cause I'm no good for you, I know
I'm no good for you, don't go
It's not easy to be in love with you, don't go
Can we gather old and new friends for a party
(I'm no good for you, don't go)
With no themes or to-do's
And see who stays, who leaves, who drinks too much
(It's not easy to be in love with you, don't go)
Cause I wanna bet you
The lyrics of Angus Maude's song "No Good" depict a situation where the singer is expressing their feelings towards their lover. The opening lines of the song use the metaphor of whispering secrets through a tin can, which takes the listener back to their childhood days, when kids were finding ways to communicate secretly. The singer is trying to hold onto the pure and honest nature of their relationship with their lover. They are longing for a time where they could dance shoulder to shoulder, holding hands, like lovers do, and be in each other's presence.
As the song progresses, the singer is expressing their understanding of their lover's character and habits. They are easy to fall in love with and hard to fall out of love with. The singer is proposing to throw a party and see who stays until the end. They believe that they'd be the only ones left standing, with no other company but each other's. They want to be able to let loose, turn up the music and enjoy each other's company.
The chorus of the song "No Good" repeats the line, "I'm no good for you, don't go," which is the singer's acknowledgement of their flaws and imperfections that may negatively affect their relationship. They are aware that they have a complicated personality that may be difficult for their lover to deal with. However, they are willing to fight for their love, even though they know that they may not always be able to stay true to their promises.
Line by Line Meaning
Can we whisper our secrets through a tin can
Let's share our private musings the way children do, using a simple device.
Like kids used to
As children of the past did, when technology was not a barrier to communication.
And dance shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand
Let's be close to each other, swaying freely to the rhythm of the music.
Like lovers still do
The affectionate touches that couples exchange continue now, and we can emulate them.
Cause I'm used to you
I have grown accustomed to the way you are with me.
And what you're about
I understand your personality traits and tendencies.
It's so easy to fall in
It is effortless to become deeply enamored with you.
But not out
Ending our relationship would be beyond difficult for me, if not impossible.
Can we gather old and new friends for a party
Let's hold a casual celebration inviting folks from all walks of life.
With no themes or to-do's
We won't have mandatory attires, decorations, or activities; we'll only come as we are.
And see who stays, who leaves, who drinks too much
Let's observe the dynamics of the evening -- who remains, who exits early, and who imbibes in excess.
Cause I wanna bet you
I am willing to wager that we, and only we, will be present till the end.
We'd be the last two
Both of us -- and no one else -- would be the sole survivors of the occasion.
The only ones left
All the other guests will have left, leaving us alone to enjoy each other's company.
We'll turn up the tunes
We'll increase the volume, dancing together in the absence of other party-goers.
And smile as we go deaf
Our joyous mood will not be dampened, even if our hearing is temporarily diminished by the loud music.
I said hold me, darling, hold my beating heart
Embrace me tightly, sweetheart, and feel the fast rhythm of my pulsating heart.
I love your smile and I loved it from the start
Your broad grin has always captivated me from the beginning of our relationship.
But I'm no good for you, don't go
I freely confess that I'm an unsuitable match for you, so please don't leave.
I'm no good for you, don't go
I reiterate that I lack the qualifications to be a proper partner to you, hence my plea for you to stay.
I don't know if I will be here when you call my name
I'm not sure I will still be around when you summon me.
But I'll fight forever, I'll fight for everything you say
However, I promise to persevere endlessly, and argue your case vehemently.
Cause I'm no good for you, I know
I am aware that my shortcomings prevent me from being an ideal partner for you.
It's not easy to be in love with you, don't go
Despite the difficulties of being your beloved, please remain with me.
Can we gather old and new friends for a party
Can we host a social event and invite both our long-standing acquaintances and recently-formed ones?
(I'm no good for you, don't go)
(Even though I don't possess the qualities to be a good mate, I urge you to stay with me.)
With no themes or to-do's
This party will not have any imposed ideas, outfits, or activities.
And see who stays, who leaves, who drinks too much
We will observe and study the behavior and habits of our guests: who remains until the end, who departs early, and who overindulges in alcohol.
(It's not easy to be in love with you, don't go)
(Although loving you presents challenges, I plead with you to stay with me.)
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