Satisfaction
Graham BLVD Lyrics
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'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm drivin' in my car, and the man come on the radio
He's tellin' me more and more about some useless information
Supposed to fire my imagination
I can't get no, oh, no, no, no, hey, hey, hey
That's what I say
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm watchin' my TV and a man comes on and tells me
How white my shirts can be
But, he can't be a man 'cause he doesn't smoke
The same cigarettes as me
I can't get no, oh, no, no, no, hey, hey, hey
That's what I say
I can't get no satisfaction, I can't get no girl reaction
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm ridin' 'round the world
And I'm doin' this and I'm signin' that
And I'm tryin' to make some girl, who tells me
Baby, better come back maybe next week
Can't you see I'm on a losing streak?
I can't get no, oh, no, no, no, hey, hey, hey
That's what I say, I can't get no, I can't get no
I can't get no satisfaction, no satisfaction
No satisfaction, no satisfaction
I can't get no
The lyrics to "I Can't Get No Satisfaction" by Graham Blvd express frustration and dissatisfaction with society's constant bombardment of information and advertising, as well as the struggle to find personal fulfillment and connection. The repetition of the title phrase emphasizes the ongoing struggle and the difficulty in achieving satisfaction. The verses describe various scenarios in which the singer feels unfulfilled, whether it be while driving and being bombarded with useless information, watching TV and being sold a false image of perfection, or trying to find love and being rejected, leading to a feeling of continuous disappointment.
The song was originally written and performed by The Rolling Stones in 1965, and quickly became a hit, cementing the band's reputation as rebellious and anti-establishment. The lyrics were seen as a rejection of the consumerism and conformity of the time, and a call for something more genuine and satisfying. Since then, the song has been covered by numerous artists, including Graham Blvd, and remains a classic symbol of dissent and counterculture.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't get no satisfaction, I can't get no satisfaction
I am unable to feel content or fulfilled, no matter how hard I try.
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
Despite my repeated efforts, I am still unfulfilled.
I can't get no, I can't get no
I am unable to obtain the satisfaction I desire.
When I'm drivin' in my car, and the man come on the radio
While I am driving, I hear advertisements on the radio.
He's tellin' me more and more about some useless information
The advertisements are filled with meaningless information.
Supposed to fire my imagination
These advertisements are designed to inspire or captivate me, but they do not.
That's what I say
I am emphasizing my frustration with my current situation.
When I'm watchin' my TV and a man comes on and tells me
While watching television, I am bombarded with advertisements.
How white my shirts can be
The advertisements often focus on trivial things, such as how clean my shirts can become.
But, he can't be a man 'cause he doesn't smoke
The advertisement features a man who does not smoke, and I find his lack of smoking unacceptable.
The same cigarettes as me
I smoke a certain brand of cigarettes, and I am only interested in advertisements featuring that brand.
I can't get no girl reaction
I struggle to attract the attention of women.
When I'm ridin' 'round the world
As I travel the world, I am faced with various challenges.
And I'm doin' this and I'm signin' that
Despite my efforts, I am not achieving the success I desire.
And I'm tryin' to make some girl, who tells me
I am attempting to impress a woman who is not interested.
Baby, better come back maybe next week
The woman suggests that I try again at a later time.
Can't you see I'm on a losing streak?
I am aware that I am experiencing a series of setbacks and failures.
No satisfaction, no satisfaction
Once again, I am still unable to find satisfaction or fulfillment.
I can't get no
No matter how hard I try, I am unable to obtain the satisfaction I desire.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Michael Jagger
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