It Don't Mean a Thing
Club des Belugas feat. Brenda Boykin Lyrics
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When you nod your head yes
But you wanna say no
What do you mean?
When you don't want me to move
But you tell me to go
What do you mean?
Said we're running out of time
Better make up your mind
What do you mean?
You're so indecisive of what I'm saying
Trying to catch the beat make up your heart
Don't know if you're happy or complaining
Don't want for us to end where do I start
First you wanna go to the left and you want to turn right
Wanna argue all day make love all night
First you up and you're down and then between
Ohh I really want to know
What do you mean
When you nod your head yes
But you wanna say no
What do you mean?
When you don't want me to move
But you tell me to go
What do you mean?
Said we're running out of time
What do you mean?
Better make up your mind
What do you mean?
You're overprotective when I'm leaving
Trying to compromise but I can't win
You wanna make a point but you keep preaching
You had me from the start won't let this end
First you wanna go to the left and you want to turn right
Wanna argue all day make love all night
First you up and you're down and then between
Ohh I really want to know
What do you mean
When you nod your head yes
But you wanna say no
What do you mean?
When you don't want me to move
But you tell me to go
What do you mean?
Said we're running out of time
What do you mean?
Better make up your mind
What do you mean?
Compositor: Justin Bieb
The song "It Don't Mean a Thing" by Club des Belugas feat. Brenda Boykin is a jazz-infused cover of the classic Duke Ellington tune. However, the lyrics are completely different and sung by Brenda Boykin. The lyrics discuss the frustration and confusion of an indecisive partner. Boykin questions what her partner means when he nods his head but wants to say no and when he tells her to go but doesn't want her to leave. She also expresses her confusion about their relationship, as her partner seems to want both arguments and love all night.
The lyrics portray a relationship that is uncertain and confusing for Boykin. Her partner is indecisive and sends mixed messages, making it difficult for her to know what he really wants. The use of jazz in the song adds to the overall mood, as jazz often contains improvisation and unpredictability, representing the relationship's uncertainty.
Overall, the song is about the struggles of a tumultuous relationship, and the confusion and frustration that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you mean
Asking for clarification
When you nod your head yes
Agreeing initially
But you wanna say no
Not actually in agreement
What do you mean?
Reiterating the request for clarification
When you don't want me to move
Wanting to stay together
But you tell me to go
Acting like they want to separate
What do you mean?
Asking once again for clarity
Said we're running out of time
Feeling like the relationship is in danger
What do you mean?
Wondering what the other person wants
Better make up your mind
Needing a decision from the other person
You're so indecisive of what I'm saying
The other person is unclear
Trying to catch the beat make up your heart
Trying to figure out how they feel
Don't know if you're happy or complaining
Unable to read the other person's emotions
Don't want for us to end where do I start
Wanting to salvage the relationship
First you wanna go to the left and you want to turn right
Conflicting desires
Wanna argue all day make love all night
Mixed signals about the relationship
First you up and you're down and then between
Inconsistent behavior
Ohh I really want to know
Curiosity about the other person's intentions
You're overprotective when I'm leaving
Feeling like the other person is trying to control the relationship
Trying to compromise but I can't win
Struggling to find common ground
You wanna make a point but you keep preaching
Feeling like the other person is lecturing them
You had me from the start won't let this end
Wanting to salvage the relationship
Compositor: Justin Bieber
The writer(s) of the song
Contributed by Victoria F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jazziz Café
Divertida versión del "It don't mean a thing" de Duke Ellington por la banda Club des Belugas, es parte de su álbum "Swop" editado en 2008. Creada en Alemania en el 2002 por el tecladista, productor y DJ, Maxim Illion, la banda inicio su andadura con la publicación de su primer trabajo "Caviar at 3 a.m." y este "Swop" es su cuatro trabajo. #NuJazz #NuSwing #Lounge
Jessica the crazy
i love it !
Sir. TopHat
I need to sheet music for this composition so bad.
Velociraptor Bros
#love this
thebass1904
Hoodoo Hoodoo! :D