Get Off
Floyd's Funk Revival Lyrics
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I let you suffer through enough already.
Let's take a trip downtown to the old johns sassafrass grill.
It seems to work wonders on dilemmas,
The kind you can't cure with a pill.
(chorus)
I left my life in the rain.
And I can't go any further.
If my thoughts seem too unkind,
Call the dogs and put it on my dime.
I never beg for free.
What's that song on the radio?
The one that says¡ ¡°love will keep us together¡±
Do you still have the same ol' picture in your wallet
Of the time we met (danced)
And baby you were my queen,
And I was your king¡ I made you scream.
(chorus)
The lyrics of Floyd's Funk Revival's song "Get Off" seems to be talking about a relationship that has reached its limit, and the need to move on from it. The first line of the song "Put away the monopoly, we've played enough games today" is indicating that the relationship has become stagnant and it is time to change things. The singer is acknowledging that they have caused enough suffering in the relationship and it is time for them to take responsibility for their actions.
The second verse suggests that the singer and their love interest take a trip downtown to "the old johns sassafrass grill," a place that seems to work wonders on dilemmas. This could be interpreted as a place of solace, a place where they can clear their heads and talk out their problems. The third verse mentions a song on the radio, possibly an old love song that they shared together, and asks if their love interest still carries the same picture that was taken when they first met, indicating a longing for a lost love. The chorus then comes in, urging them to "get off this train" and move on with their lives.
Overall, the lyrics of "Get Off" suggest the need to let go of a stagnant relationship, take responsibility for past mistakes, and move forward with a new perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Put away the monopoly, we've played enough games today.
Let's stop being manipulative and dominating in this relationship, we've already done enough damage.
I let you suffer through enough already.
I have caused you enough pain and distress already.
Let's take a trip downtown to the old johns sassafrass grill.
Let's go somewhere that has a good reputation for fixing problems that can't be solved easily.
It seems to work wonders on dilemmas,
It has a history of producing positive results when dealing with difficult situations.
The kind you can't cure with a pill.
The type of problems that medication can't solve.
Let's get off this train,
Let's stop living like this and change our current situation.
I left my life in the rain.
I have lost everything and feel completely defeated and hopeless.
And I can't go any further.
I have hit rock bottom and can no longer continue in this way.
If my thoughts seem too unkind,
If I come across as critical or harsh in my words,
Call the dogs and put it on my dime.
Feel free to respond with equal force and intensity, without any financial burden on yourself.
I never beg for free.
I am not asking for pity or help for free, I am willing to pay my dues.
What's that song on the radio?
What is that popular song playing on the radio right now?
The one that says¡ ¡°love will keep us together¡±
The one that reinforces the idea that love is what holds relationships together.
Do you still have the same ol' picture in your wallet
Do you still cherish the memories of our early days, enough to carry a physical token of it?
Of the time we met (danced)
Of the moment we first encountered each other, or our early romantic experiences together.
And baby you were my queen,
You were the most important person in my life, and I treated you accordingly.
And I was your king¡ I made you scream.
I was the one in charge, and I made you feel so good that you couldn't contain your excitement.
Contributed by Madelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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