Straight Up
Dismantled Lyrics
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I don't know which way to go.
A-let me say if you are all that you seem,
Then baby, I'm movin' way too slow.
I've been fooled before;
Wouldn't like to get my love caught in the slammin' door.
How about some information, please?
Do you really wanna love me forever,
Oh, oh, or am I caught in hit and run?
Straight up, now tell me,
Is it gonna be you and me together,
Oh, oh, oh, or are you just havin' fun
Time's standing still waiting for some small clue.
I keep getting chills when I think your love is true.
I've been a fool before;
Wouldn't like to get my love caught in the slammin' door.
How about some information, please?
Straight up, now tell me ,
Do you really wanna love me forever,
Oh, oh, or am I caught in hit and run?
Straight up, now tell me,
Is it gonna be you and me together,
Oh, oh, oh, or are you just havin' fun
You are so hard to read.
You play hide and seek with your true intentions.
If you're only playin' games, I'll just have to say:
A b-b-b-bye, b-b-b-b-bye.
Do, do you love me, do you love me, baby?
Do, do you love me, do you love me, a hey baby?
Do, do you love me, do you love me, baby?
Do, do you love me, do you love me, a-tell me baby!
I've been fooled before;
Wouldn't like to get my love caught in the slammin' door.
How about some information, please?
Straight up, now tell me ,
Do you really wanna love me forever,
Oh, oh, or am I caught in hit and run?
Straight up, now tell me,
Is it gonna be you and me together,
Oh, oh, oh, or are you just havin' fun
Straight up, now tell me ,
Do you really wanna love me forever,
Oh, oh, or am I caught in hit and run?
Straight up, now tell me,
Is it gonna be you and me together,
Oh, oh, oh, or are you just havin' fun
The song "Straight Up" by Dismantled is about the singer's confusion regarding their love interest's intentions. The singer is lost in a dream, uncertain of which direction to take, and is seeking clarification about their love interest's true intentions. The singer fears getting hurt like they have in the past and wants to know whether their love interest genuinely wants to love them forever or is just playing around. The chorus of the song consists of the singer asking their love interest to be honest and give some information about their true intentions.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is experiencing anxiety about their relationship, unsure where to turn or what to do, and uncertain about whether they can trust their love interest. The song's title, "Straight Up," emphasizes the singer's need for truth and honesty in their relationship, as they want their love interest to give them straight answers.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was originally released by Paula Abdul in 1988 and became a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Dismantled's version of the song is a cover, but it features a more electronic and industrial sound. The lyrics were changed slightly to fit with the band's style and to give the song a more contemporary feel.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost in a dream;
Feeling uncertain and confused about the direction of my love life
I don't know which way to go.
I am lost and unsure of what to do regarding my love life
A-let me say if you are all that you seem,
If you are really the person you portray yourself to be
Then baby, I'm movin' way too slow.
I need to make a move and not waste time if you are truly worth it
I've been fooled before;
I have been deceived in the past in my romantic life
Wouldn't like to get my love caught in the slammin' door.
I do not want to get hurt again in love
How about some information, please?
I need to know where things stand and what your intentions are
Straight up, now tell me ,
I need you to be honest with me
Do you really wanna love me forever,
Are you truly interested in a long-term, committed relationship with me
Oh, oh, or am I caught in hit and run?
Or are you just looking for a one-time fling
Is it gonna be you and me together,
Are we going to be a couple
Oh, oh, oh, or are you just havin' fun
Or are you just playing with my emotions for your own enjoyment
Time's standing still waiting for some small clue.
I am patiently waiting for any indication of where this is heading
I keep getting chills when I think your love is true.
I am excited by the possibility that you may actually love me
You are so hard to read.
You are difficult to understand and interpret
You play hide and seek with your true intentions.
You are not being straightforward with me about your feelings and intentions
If you're only playin' games, I'll just have to say:
If you are just messing around with me, then I have to end things
A b-b-b-bye, b-b-b-b-bye.
I will have to say goodbye if you are not serious about me
Do, do you love me, do you love me, baby?
Are you in love with me?
Do, do you love me, do you love me, a hey baby?
Hey baby, do you love me?
Do, do you love me, do you love me, baby?
I need to know if you truly love me
Do, do you love me, do you love me, a-tell me baby!
Be honest and tell me if you love me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Elliot Wolff
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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