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M.Y.O.B.
Deborah Gibson Lyrics
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1, 2, 3, 4 Tell me what you know, and I'll tell you some more
Jackie and CJ used to be
Noboby knows, just you and me
She calls him up, but he's not there
He's out with someone else and that's not fair
Say yeah, Say hey
M why O be Mind your own business
JR has gone and broken his vow
He wants to tell her, but he don't know how
Say yeah, say hey
Verse 1
Woah I, I hope she understands
He never meant to break her heart
oh now, now everything is different in my eyes
Kids Chourus:
M why O be Mind your own business
She don't know who's getting his kisses
Verse 2
Little Girls start out everything nice
Wearing pretty clothes made of sugar and spice
Boys will be boys it's a fact of life
When a heart breaks
Someone pays the price
What she don't know or hurt for sure
And the doctor can't help
'cause there ain't no cure
Now Jackie sits home thinking everything's fine
But when she finds out
It'll blow your mind
And now, I don't know what to do
Chorus: 2X
Oh I, I hope she understands
He never meant to break her heart
Oh now, now everything is different in my eyes
Verse 3:
The golden rule
That must be learned
You may be cross
But without you, girl
It's really his loss
What he don't know or hurt for sure
And the doctor can't help
'Cause there ain't no cure
When Jackie finds out where's he's spending his time
And she walks out, it'll blow his mind
And now, I don't know what to do
Bridge
It's so hard, there is no easy way
I can explain
I just don't feel the same
Kids Chorus:
1, 2, 3, 4 Tell me what you know and I'll tell you some more
Chourus 3X
Kids Chorus:
M why O be Mind your own business
Deborah Gibson's "M.Y.O.B." is a song that tackles the issue of relationships, specifically infidelity, as seen from the perspectives of the children, the singer, and one of the cheating partners. The kids' chorus opens the song by asking listeners to mind their own business, because they know something about Jackie and CJ's relationship that only they do. The song then goes into a detailed account of what is happening: Jackie is trying to reach CJ, but he's with someone else. The chorus repeats the advice to mind one's own business and not judge because nobody knows who is getting CJ's kisses.
In the first verse, the singer expresses her hope that Jackie will understand that CJ never meant to break her heart. She also reflects on how her perspective has changed, suggesting that she may have been judgmental in the past. The second verse paints a picture of innocent little girls who are dressed in frilly clothes made of "sugar and spice." The song implies that boys will inevitably hurt them as they grow up, and someone always pays the price for a broken heart. The chorus repeats and emphasizes the importance of minding our own business, as the song's narrator admits her own uncertainty about what to do. The bridge is a personal lament from the singer, who admits that this is a difficult situation with no easy answer.
Some possible interpretations of the song include: 1) the importance of not interfering in other people's relationships and the need for privacy and respect for boundaries, even when we suspect something is going wrong; 2) the cost of infidelity and the pain it causes to everyone involved, even people on the periphery of the relationship; 3) the inevitability of heartbreak in romantic relationships and the need for empathy and compassion in dealing with them.
Line by Line Meaning
1, 2, 3, 4 Tell me what you know, and I'll tell you some more
The kids are asking each other questions, trying to get more information about a situation.
Jackie and CJ used to be
Jackie and CJ had a romantic relationship in the past.
Noboby knows, just you and me
Only the two people talking know about their previous relationship.
She calls him up, but he's not there
Jackie is trying to reach CJ by phone, but he is not answering.
He's out with someone else and that's not fair
CJ is spending time with another person, which is unfair to Jackie.
Say yeah, Say hey
Encouragement to keep going with the story.
M why O be Mind your own business
Mind your own business and don't interfere in other people's affairs.
She don't know who's getting his kisses
Jackie is unaware of who CJ is kissing or spending time with.
JR has gone and broken his vow
JR broke a promise he previously made to someone.
He wants to tell her, but he don't know how
JR wants to confess something to someone, but is struggling with how to do it.
Woah I, I hope she understands
The singer hopes that Jackie can comprehend and forgive what CJ has done.
He never meant to break her heart
CJ didn't intend for his actions to cause emotional pain for Jackie.
oh now, now everything is different in my eyes
The situation has caused the singer to see things differently.
Little Girls start out everything nice
Girls are taught to be kind and sweet from a young age.
Wearing pretty clothes made of sugar and spice
Girls are dressed in cute and colorful clothing.
Boys will be boys it's a fact of life
Boys are allowed to be more careless and immature than girls.
When a heart breaks
When someone experiences heartbreak or betrayal.
Someone pays the price
Someone is hurt as a result of the heartbreak or betrayal.
What she don't know or hurt for sure
Jackie is unaware of something that may cause her emotional distress.
And the doctor can't help
There is no easy solution to the problem.
'cause there ain't no cure
There is no remedy for the situation.
Now Jackie sits home thinking everything's fine
Jackie is unaware of the situation and assumes everything is normal.
But when she finds out
When Jackie learns the truth about the situation.
It'll blow your mind
Jackie will be shocked and surprised when she finds out.
And now, I don't know what to do
The singer is uncertain about how to handle the situation.
The golden rule
The moral principle of treating others how you would like to be treated.
That must be learned
It is important to learn and follow the golden rule.
You may be cross
You may be upset or angry.
But without you, girl
The situation does not involve the person speaking to a girl.
It's really his loss
The person who caused the pain will experience the loss in the end.
When Jackie finds out where's he's spending his time
Jackie discovers where CJ is going and who he is spending time with.
And she walks out, it'll blow his mind
CJ will also be surprised and shocked when Jackie leaves him.
It's so hard, there is no easy way
The situation is difficult and there is no simple solution.
I can explain
The artist can provide more information about the situation.
I just don't feel the same
The singer's feelings have changed due to the situation.
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Debbie Gibson siempre el el corazon de los 80
MrDVDIAS
She never looks older!
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BUIEN ALBUM NADA QUE DECIR
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My favorite song
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This is my shit!!!