Attitude
Butler John Trio Lyrics
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What I, what I ever Done to you?
If you got a bone to Pick
Step outside step Outside talk about it
But I talk with words man
I don't talk with my fists
I'm sick of all this aggression
But I don't mean to Offend you
So tell me if I have tell me if I have
Don't give me attitude
Don't you give me attitude
Hey man why you always laughing at me?
What's so, what's so funny?
Cos take a look in the mirror say now what do you see?
You are just, you are just like me
And I'm easy going
I listen to what you gotta say
And if i was wrong, if i was wrong
I'd say sorry.
Cause i don't mean,
No I don't mean to offend you
I got my own Demons
Don't need bad karma too
Cos truth is the only way
So express what you're feelin
Say what you've gotta say
Without blaming, without blaming.
The song "Attitude" by the Butler John Trio delves into the issue of attitude and lack of communication in relationships. The song starts with "Hey man why you always give me Attitude? What I, what I ever done to you?" The singer is questioning why the other person is always giving them attitude without any apparent reason. The lyrics suggest that the other person is holding a grudge, but the singer is not aware of what they have done to deserve that attitude.
The chorus of the song is a plea to the other person to communicate with words rather than aggression. The singer says, "But I talk with words man, I don't talk with my fists. I'm sick of all this aggression, Hell you know I've had enough of it." The lyrics suggest that the singer is tired of the hostility and would prefer to have a calm and logical conversation with the other person. The song emphasizes the importance of communication and resolving conflicts in a peaceful manner.
In the second verse, the singer asks, "Hey man why you always laughing at me? What's so, what's so funny? Cos take a look in the mirror say now what do you see? You are just, you are just like me." The lyrics suggest that the other person is mocking the singer, but in reality, they are not so different from each other. The singer emphasizes that they are easy-going and willing to listen to what the other person has to say. If they were wrong, they would apologize. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the importance of communication and non-violence as ways to resolve conflicts.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey man why you always give me Attitude?
Asking why the other person is always being negative towards him
What I, what I ever Done to you?
Asking if he ever did something to hurt the other person
If you got a bone to Pick
If there is something bothering the other person
Step outside step Outside talk about it
Suggesting to talk about the problem away from others
But I talk with words man
He doesn't believe in fighting physically, but only with words
I don't talk with my fists
He believes that fighting physically only leads to more aggression
I'm sick of all this aggression
Expressing his dislike for the constant negativity
Hell you know I've had enough of it
He can no longer tolerate this behavior
But I don't mean to Offend you
He doesn't want the other person to think that he's purposely being hurtful
So tell me if I have tell me if I have
Asking the other person to inform him if he has been offensive
Don't give me attitude
He doesn't want the other person to be negative towards him
Hey man why you always laughing at me?
Asking why the other person is always laughing at him
What's so, what's so funny?
Asking why the other person finds it funny
Cos take a look in the mirror say now what do you see?
Asking the other person to reflect on themselves
You are just, you are just like me
Pointing out that they are both human and should be treated with respect
And I'm easy going
Stating that he is willing to listen and compromise
I listen to what you gotta say
Stating that he is ready to listen to the other person's point of view
And if i was wrong, if i was wrong
Acknowledging that he can be wrong
I'd say sorry.
He is willing to apologize if he has made a mistake
Cause i don't mean,
Stating that he doesn't purposefully hurt people
No I don't mean to offend you
Reiterating that he doesn't want to offend the other person
I got my own Demons
Stating that he has his own issues to deal with
Don't need bad karma too
Stating that he doesn't want to attract more negativity into his life
Cos truth is the only way
Stating that honesty is the best policy
So express what you're feelin
Asking the other person to express their feelings
Say what you've gotta say
Encouraging the other person to speak their mind
Without blaming, without blaming.
Asking the other person to avoid blaming others and focus on expressing their feelings
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JOHN CHARLES WILTSHIRE BUTLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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