Having complete independence from the industry and being powered from the beginning by the star brilliance of “Magic” Dave Mussen, the Distorted Penguins have become a household name in the east coast scene. Since Magic Dave’s tragic death in April of 2000, the remaining members of DP have adjusted their line-up in order to keep Dave's message alive. DP has combined power pop, rock, and a horn section to create an energetic and fast-paced style they have deemed “falling rock.”
With a countless number of performances at world-famous rock clubs, festivals, colleges, bars, nightclubs, and community centers, DP has worked feverishly to reach the masses. Because of their versatile style, they have performed with national acts the likes of Blues Traveler, 2 Skinnee J’s, Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, N.E.R.D, Rahzel, Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Buzz Poets, Violent Femmes, Blue Oyster Cult, Blessid Union of Souls, My Weakday Night, and O.A.R, to name a few.
In the past few years DP has toured nationally as well as hitting regions of the east coast in order to gain new fans and promote their albums in 100% D.I.Y fashion. Keep it real!
Don't Say No
Distorted Penguins Lyrics
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You act like you have feelings for me,
But in the end it's all phony
I guess friends is what we are I guess it's what we're gonna be
It's something that I've gotta deal with even if I'm not ready.
Then you do it again,
Make me think that I've got a chance and then
Then you ruin my plans
Every day you smile my way and come over to talk to me
Then you bat your eyes at me,
My God you're such a tease
I see you at the movies you're there with some other guy
I will never understand, I never will, never will no I
Hey hey, alright now, No no, No no no
Don't say no, Don't say no, Don't say no
The song Don't Say No by Distorted Penguins is a clear representation of a person who is caught up in a dilemma of love and friendship with someone. The lyrics depict the singer's confusion about the intentions of the person in question. They convey a sense of betrayal and frustration that stems from the mixed signals that the other person is sending. The songwriter sees the other person's actions as incongruous, stating that they act like they have feelings for them but ultimately shows no reciprocation.
The songwriter further conveys their frustration and confusion as they try to make sense of the other person's inconsistent behavior. They continue to express their affection for the other person despite their tendency to send mixed signals. The other person's teasing behavior drives the songwriter to try and take it to the next level by asking them out, but they are met with rejection, furthering their frustration.
In conclusion, the lyrics of the song Don't Say No suggest the complications that could arise from mixed signals, as it can lead to confusion and uncertainty in a relationship, creating unnecessary frustration and agitation for the parties involved.
Line by Line Meaning
When I see you it seems like you want to get with me
You give off the impression that you are interested in me.
You act like you have feelings for me,
Your behavior towards me suggests that you have romantic feelings for me.
But in the end it's all phony
Your actions are not genuine and are intended to deceive me.
I guess friends is what we are I guess it's what we're gonna be
We are just friends and that is unlikely to change.
It's something that I've gotta deal with even if I'm not ready.
I have to accept this reality, even if I'm not emotionally prepared for it.
Then you do it again,
You repeat your pattern of behavior towards me.
Make me think that I've got a chance and then
You give me hope that a romantic relationship might be possible between us.
Then you ruin my plans
You disappoint me by rejecting me when I ask you out.
Ask you out and you say No again.
My attempt to take things further with you is rejected for a second time.
Every day you smile my way and come over to talk to me
You frequently initiate contact with me and appear friendly towards me.
Then you bat your eyes at me,
You flirt with me in a way that suggests you are interested in me romantically.
My God you're such a tease
Your flirtatious behavior towards me is frustrating and confusing.
I see you at the movies you're there with some other guy
I see you on a date with someone else and can't understand why you would choose them over me.
I will never understand, I never will, never will no I
I will never be able to comprehend why you don't want to be in a relationship with me.
Don't say no, Don't say no, Don't say no
I am frustrated with the constant rejection and want you to give me a chance.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JUNIOR GISCOMBE, ALAN M GLASS, ROBBIE TAYLOR
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