Yes Yes Yes
Elsinore Lyrics
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but you just might be on to something
The extended hand of a shoulder rubbing man
who thinks he might be on to something
No, I believe there’s a thing or two going right
with the equation and the process
Yes Yes Yes!
Isn’t that the answer you were looking for?
Then, that’s the answer you’ll get
What did you say, what did you say?
It doesn’t matter anyway
The hands that you’ve been shaking and the faces you’ve been faking
are gonna give you away
I’m lookin’ through you, I’m lookin’ through
Oh, oh…I’m lookin’ through
You better be sure your words are comin’ out right
And the philosophical intrusion?
It really gets you down
How could that get you down?
Yes Yes Yes!
Isn’t that the answer you were looking for?
Yes Yes Yes!
That’s not the answer you’ll get
‘cause you’d be puttin’ words in my mouth
puttin’ words in my mouth
puttin’ words in my mouth
puttin’ words in my mouth
The lyrics of Elsinore's "Yes Yes Yes" communicate the idea of uncertainty and doubt in one's thoughts and ideas, as well as the potential for others to manipulate and misinterpret those thoughts. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that there's something on their mind that they can't quite articulate or understand, but they feel like they might be on to something important. However, this uncertainty is contrasted with the confident and assertive tone of the "shoulder rubbing man" who believes he knows what's going on.
The chorus of the song contains the title phrase "Yes Yes Yes," which could be taken as an affirmation of certainty or an acknowledgement of a lack of understanding. The singer seems to be searching for answers and affirmation, but is also aware of the danger of others twisting their words or intentions. This is reflected in the repeated refrain of "putting words in my mouth," highlighting the importance of clear communication and the risk of being misunderstood.
The philosophical intrusion mentioned in the bridge could represent the singer's struggle with abstract or complex ideas that they can't quite grasp, or the intrusion of others' opinions and beliefs into their own thoughts. Overall, the lyrics of "Yes Yes Yes" convey the uncertainty and complexity of navigating one's own thoughts and ideas, as well as the potential for misinterpretation and manipulation by others.
Line by Line Meaning
When something gets in your head and you don’t know,
but you just might be on to something
When you have a vague feeling but not a clear thought, but you might be on the right path
The extended hand of a shoulder rubbing man
who thinks he might be on to something
An overly friendly and confident person who believes they have something important to share
No, I believe there’s a thing or two going right
with the equation and the process
Yes Yes Yes!
I believe that there are certain things that are working well with how things are going
Isn’t that the answer you were looking for?
Yes Yes Yes!
Then, that’s the answer you’ll get
If that's the answer you were expecting, then yes, that's the answer you'll receive
What did you say, what did you say?
It doesn’t matter anyway
The hands that you’ve been shaking and the faces you’ve been faking
are gonna give you away
You can say whatever you want, but your actions and expressions will reveal your true intentions
I’m lookin’ through you, I’m lookin’ through
Oh, oh…I’m lookin’ through
I can see right through you, I see your true self
You better be sure your words are comin’ out right
And the philosophical intrusion?
It really gets you down
How could that get you down?
You need to be careful with your words and ideas because the intrusion of deep thoughts can be overwhelming
Yes Yes Yes!
Isn’t that the answer you were looking for?
Yes Yes Yes!
That’s not the answer you’ll get
‘cause you’d be puttin’ words in my mouth
puttin’ words in my mouth
puttin’ words in my mouth
puttin’ words in my mouth
Just because you want a certain answer doesn't mean that's what you'll receive, so don't try to manipulate me into giving you that answer
Contributed by Charlie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.