No For An Answer
Golden Earring Lyrics


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Hey operator get me Valery on the phone
Hey operator I want Valery on the phone
Right now
Mister navigator, I want location exact
Of where my Valery's at
I see dials turnin'
I see a lighthouse burning
Nothin' happenin' yet
Nothin' happenin' so far
Revelator do you thing for me
Divine oracle do your thing for me and my gal
I been around the world
Yeah, hey operator what's that you said to me
Hey operator you can't say that to me
I won't take no for an answer
Valery is gonna say yes to me




Sweet, sweet Valery,
She's gonna say yes to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Golden Earring's song No For An Answer describe the singer's desperation to reach a woman named Valery through a phone operator. The urgency in his voice and repetition of the name Valery suggest that she is someone special to him, perhaps a lover or a lost acquaintance. The lyrics also mention a navigator and an oracle, likely in reference to the singer seeking guidance or assistance in finding Valery. Despite the operator's resistance and lack of progress in locating Valery, the singer remains resolute in his pursuit, claiming that he won't take no for an answer and insisting that Valery will eventually say yes to him.


The lyrics suggest a sense of longing and determination, as well as a hint of desperation. The repetition of Valery's name and the urgency in the singer's voice convey his sense of urgency and desire to reconnect with her. The use of religious imagery, such as the mention of a "divine oracle," adds an element of mysticism to the song, suggesting that the singer is willing to rely on fate or a higher power to help him find Valery. In this way, the song speaks to the universal human experience of seeking connection and companionship.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey operator get me Valery on the phone
Requesting the operator to connect him with Valery through the phone


Hey operator I want Valery on the phone
Insisting the operator to connect him with Valery immediately


Right now
Asks the operator to connect him with Valery instantly


Mister navigator, I want location exact
Asking the navigator to give him an accurate location of Valery


Of where my Valery's at
Asking the navigator to provide an exact location of Valery's whereabouts


I see dials turnin'
Observing the movement of the dials on the phone


I see a lighthouse burning
Noticing the lighthouse burning in the distance


Nothin' happenin' yet
Not receiving any progress in connecting with Valery


Nothin' happenin' so far
No significant progress made in contacting Valery


Revelator do you thing for me
Requesting the Revelator to help him in his pursuit of Valery


Divine oracle do your thing for me and my gal
Requesting the Divine oracle to assist him and Valery in their journey


I been around the world
Having traveled around the world


Yeah, hey operator what's that you said to me
Questioning the operator's statement


Hey operator you can't say that to me
Rebuking the operator's statement


I won't take no for an answer
Determined not to give up until he gets Valery's consent


Valery is gonna say yes to me
Confident that Valery will agree to be with him


Sweet, sweet Valery,
Referring to Valery in a loving and affectionate manner


She's gonna say yes to me
Believing that Valery will agree to his proposal




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRY HAY, GEORGE KOOYMANS, Barry A Hay

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Maxine McKenzie

Fantastic Group. Love 'em. 🎼🎸🎶🎤🎶🎵🥁🎵💜

Mark Rago

These guys made music for a really long time, back to at least the early 60s. They were sort of an underrated supporting act for a long time in many places before finally scoring a couple of American hits in Radar Love, Twilight Zone, Clear Night Moonlight,and a few marginal.radio tunes. I always liked them though...

Mike G

Class! This is Perfect power pop.

Geoffrey Halling

love that twin neck bass, it's a shame it has not plugged into anything

Maxine McKenzie

George looks a bit like the guy in "Man in a Suitcase"...and that's good.🎸🎶💥💜

alley kitty

Fun song ❤

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0:27 Milić Vukašinović 😂

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Today: use a mobile phone with a battery ;-)

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