Why Wouldn't You
Dr. No Lyrics


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Why hold on
Your hands are getting sore
You must be scared of something
From the time before, well
We're here again
How long, who knows
It's not your right to tell me
Where this trip will go
Pull away
You're dying today
You could enjoy it
If you could take your feelings with you
But put your mind on me
And suck my energy
And see the speed gets higher
I see you hold on tighter

But just fatigue
Is all your face will show
It's weary from the stress
Getting delirious
I didn't want this race
We can't keep up this pace
We don't want to get well
We want to go to hell
We want an urban dream
The fucking urban scream
This time was mine to borrow
I'll pay for it tomorrow
You'll pay for it today
And as we drive away
I'll make my pleasure greater
Push the accelerator





(And down we go)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Why Wouldn't You" by Dr. No (feat. Karolina Kozak) speak to the experience of being caught in a cycle of self-destructive behavior. The opening lines suggest a reluctance to let go of something from the past, leading the singer to question holding on when it only causes discomfort. Despite this, the singer implies that they are trapped in the cycle, saying, "We're here again. How long, who knows. It's not your right to tell me where this trip will go." This line reveals a sense of entrapment, implying that there is no control over the situation, and that they are unable to break free.


As the song progresses, the lyrics become more and more frenzied, culminating in the chorus, "We want to go to hell. We want an urban dream. The fucking urban scream." This refrain suggests a kind of nihilistic boredom, a desire for excitement that comes from a lack of purpose or direction, and a restless desire to escape from a reality that the singer finds unbearable. Despite the chaotic nature of these lyrics, the singer reveals a comfort in their own pleasure and the sensation of "sucking energy" from others.


Ultimately, the song is a meditation on self-destruction and the compulsion to pursue pleasure at all costs. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of the harmful nature of their actions, but is unable to stop themselves, instead succumbing to the rush of pleasure and escape that comes from the cycle they are caught in.


Line by Line Meaning

Why hold on
Asking why you're holding on to something.


Your hands are getting sore
Your hands are tired from holding on too long.


You must be scared of something
Fear is driving you to hold on.


From the time before, well
Your past experiences are affecting your current actions.


We're here again
In the same situation as before.


How long, who knows
Uncertainty about how long the situation will last.


It's not your right to tell me
You don't have the authority to dictate the outcome.


Where this trip will go
Uncertainty about the future outcome.


Pull away
Let go of what you're holding onto.


You're dying today
The stress of holding on is killing you.


You could enjoy it
You could enjoy life if you let go of your fears.


If you could take your feelings with you
If you could process and move on from your emotions.


But put your mind on me
Focus your attention on something else, not your fears.


And suck my energy
Draw from the energy of something else, instead of your fears.


And see the speed gets higher
As you let go of your fears, things start to move faster.


I see you hold on tighter
Even though things are moving faster, you're holding on tighter.


But just fatigue
Your exhaustion is showing on your face.


Is all your face will show
You can't keep up the pretense anymore.


It's weary from the stress
The stress is taking a toll on you.


Getting delirious
You're losing your grip on reality.


I didn't want this race
You weren't prepared for this journey.


We can't keep up this pace
You can't continue at this rate.


We don't want to get well
You don't want to improve your situation.


We want to go to hell
You're willing to suffer the consequences of your actions.


We want an urban dream
You desire a chaotic and rebellious lifestyle.


The fucking urban scream
You crave the stimulation of a chaotic environment.


This time was mine to borrow
You took advantage of the present moment.


I'll pay for it tomorrow
You'll face the consequences of your actions later.


You'll pay for it today
You're facing the consequences of your actions now.


And as we drive away
As you continue on your journey.


I'll make my pleasure greater
You're focused solely on pleasure.


Push the accelerator
You're speeding towards your self-destructive desires.


(And down we go)
The continuation of your self-destructive journey.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BILL GOULD, BILL DAVID GOULD, CHARLES HENRY III MOSLEY, JAMES BLANCO MARTIN, JIM B. MARTIN, MICHAEL ANDREW BORDIN, RODDY CHRISTOPHER BOTTUM

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@TheRacialstereotype

For those wondering what they're playing, it's a version of Baccarat called 'Chemin De Fer' (the French word for "railway" as it is a quicker style of Baccarat). This version of Baccarat was the "in-vogue" version preferred by British royalty and high society in the early/mid 20th century, and therefore Ian Flemming and James Bond.

The game is a distant cousin to blackjack, except in Chermin De Fer the "best" total to get is a 9, not 21. All face cards (jack, queen, king, and 10s) have a value of zero, and aces are worth 1. 9 is the highest hand, and if your total goes beyond 9, (ie, you have a 5 and a 7) your score is the last digit of your hand. So 5+7 = 12, therefore, you go back to only having a score of 2.

After each player is dealt their 2 cards, each inspects their hand. If either player has an 8 (2nd highest score) or a 9 (highest score) each must announce their hand and the game is over, with the highest winning. You hear the table manager (the croupier) calling "huit a la banque" (8 to the Bank) and "neuf a la banque" (9 to the Bank) when Bond turns over these hands.

If neither player has an 8 or a 9, each may "hit" for a third card. Taking the previous example of having a 5+7 (2), you would certainly hit. If you receive a 7 (5+7+7) you now have 9 (19) and a very strong hand.

James Bond is playing the role of the "banker" (banque) and his stake and hand is competing against everyone else at the table, with Ms Trench playing that of the "common hand" (punto), that is, she is playing on behalf of everyone else at the table. Normally, Chermin De Fer has multiple players at the table pooling their funds collectively to compete against the bank's stake. In this scene, however, Ms Trench continues to match the bank's full stake herself and competes individually against it.

When Ms Trench loses to Bond she calls "Suivre" which is French for "to follow". This allows her to keep leading the table as the "punto" against the Bank by increasing her stake for the next hand. Without calling Suivre the role Ms Trench is playing would pass to her left, or to whomever can stake the next highest amount against the Bank. You in fact hear the player to her left (our right) @0:42 call to take over as "punto" when Ms Trench loses, only for her to call Suivre and maintain the seat (and non-verbally apologise to the gentleman for calling Suivre over the top of him)

If Ms Trench wins, the bank's wager is apportioned to the rest of the table (and the house). Should the bank be unable to continue staking, the shoe moves to the next player willing to play as the bank.

For those further wondering, each pink betting tab is £100 which would be equivalent to £2,000 in 2021 (aprox. $2750 USD). Each time they play they're staking £200 which is about $5,000 USD each hand. So yes, they're rolling deep!

I hope that explains the game for those interested.



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@jte7438

This was the single one scene they had to get absolutely right, where they had to make the audience understand exactly the kind of character Bond is, and they nailed it.

@tobia.1281

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@spacepenguins8939

And apparently it was a coincidence as well, it was meant to be a jokey scene with bond mocking Trench but Connery played it in such a way that it became iconic

@liamfitzgerald7217

@@spacepenguins8939 It's even more brilliant when you find out that he was very nervous too during the whole scene. He knew he had to get it 100% right.

@anaussie213

@@liamfitzgerald7217 it's perfect for the character, remaining cool in a stressful/nerve wracking situation is what Bond is all about. Bond is meant to be nervous deep down (as who wouldn't be) but supremely capable of appearing unflappable. If he just never cared or wasn't nervous he'd seem like an idiot.

@Laceykat66

Of course, starting the music at just the right time did not hurt either.

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@mysterion3182

"Bond. James Bond."
And just like that, a legend was born.

@defiverr4697

Which Daniel Craig killed with his dying No Time to Die farewell funeral. Shush, he's dead and gone and never to be seen again. Worst, if ever!

@markuskidd546

@@defiverr4697 Daniel Craig was a top 3 bond and Casino Royale is a forever classic in many peoples hearts. You must have a lot of hate for that man for no reason.

@DSROBB

Originating in response to her Trench, Sylvia Trench

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