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Jörg Kolczak and Band Lyrics
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Is that so much to ask I'll pay you back no matter what the task
You seem really sure 'bout something I don't know,
Take that load off, looks like chest's about to go
Your wasted words already been heard, are you really god, yes or no?
Well, all day and half the night you're walkin' round lookin' such a fright
Good is it me or is it you?
Time's gone, looks like Rome is 'bout to fall,
Next time take the elevator, please don't crawl
Your wasted words so absurd, are you really Satan, yes or no?
Tell me now baby?
Ooh hoo
Oh
Well, I ain't no saint and you sure as hell ain't no savior
Every other Christmas I would practice good behavior
That was then, this is now, don't ask me to be mister clean
Baby, I don't know how
Ring my phone 'bout ten more times, we will see,
Find that broke down line and let it be
Your wasted words will never be heard, go on home baby and watch it on TV
Weekday soap-box specialty, you know what I'm talkin' 'bout now
By the way, this song's for you, sincerely, me
The lyrics of Jörg Kolczak and Band's Words evoke feelings of confusion and desperation as the singer seeks answers from someone they believe to have more knowledge than them. The first verse sees the singer asking their friend where they have been, admitting they don't know and offering to repay any debts owed. They then ask the friend if they are really God as they seem so sure about something unknown to the singer. The second verse switches to the friend's perspective as they appear agitated and disheveled. The singer questions whether the friend is in a better state than them and offers to bet they aren't. The friend appears to be struggling and the singer urges them to take the lift next time and not crawl. They ask the friend if they are really Satan. The final verse suggests that neither the singer nor the friend they ask are perfect, with the singer admitting they're "no saint" and the friend not a "saviour". They then ask the friend to stop trying to get through to them and watch it on TV instead.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you tell me, tell me, friend, just exactly where I've been?
Asking for guidance about one's current location and state of being.
Is that so much to ask I'll pay you back no matter what the task
Willing to offer compensation for assistance and guidance.
You seem really sure 'bout something I don't know,
Not understanding something that someone else appears to be confident about.
Take that load off, looks like chest's about to go
Encouragement to release stress and tension.
Your wasted words already been heard, are you really god, yes or no?
Expressing skepticism towards someone's credibility.
Well, all day and half the night you're walkin' round lookin' such a fright
Commenting on someone's appearance and behavior.
Good is it me or is it you?
Questioning who is responsible for a situation.
I'd make a wager and I'd hope you lose
Expressing a competitive and confrontational attitude.
Time's gone, looks like Rome is 'bout to fall
Implying that a situation is becoming dire and unstable.
Next time take the elevator, please don't crawl
Sarcastically commenting on someone's behavior.
Your wasted words so absurd, are you really Satan, yes or no?
Dismissing someone and implying that they are acting maliciously.
Tell me now baby? Ooh hoo Oh
Asking for confirmation or agreement.
Well, I ain't no saint and you sure as hell ain't no savior
Acknowledging one's own flaws and criticizing someone else's behavior.
Every other Christmas I would practice good behavior
Reflecting on past actions and character.
That was then, this is now, don't ask me to be mister clean
Rejecting the expectation of perfect behavior or actions based on past behavior.
Baby, I don't know how
Admitting ignorance or inability.
Ring my phone 'bout ten more times, we will see,
Suggesting that persistence will not change the outcome of a situation.
Find that broke down line and let it be
Implying that there is no use in trying to fix a broken situation.
Your wasted words will never be heard, go on home baby and watch it on TV
Dismissing someone's words or opinions.
Weekday soap-box specialty, you know what I'm talkin' 'bout now
Commenting on a recurring, predictable situation.
By the way, this song's for you, sincerely, me
Indicating that the song is directed towards someone.
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Written by: GREGG L. ALLMAN
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