Learn To Say No
Jody Watley Lyrics
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You're too strong for me baby
I've got to learn to say no
Something's wrong with me baby
I've got to learn to say no
I try to give you up but it's hard
You've got me doing things I can't understand
Won't someone save me take this gun from my head
You're too strong for me baby
I've got to learn to say no (ugh)
Something's wrong with me baby
I've got to learn to say no
Same situation again and again
I'll say I'm leaving I just don't know when
You know that I could turn my back on the pain
It's just that something called pleasure keeps on calling my name
You're too strong for me baby
I've got to learn to say no (yeah)
Something's wrong with me baby
I've got to learn to say no
Ain't nobody gonna win this one baby
Breakdown
Love me do
Tell me true
Alibies
Little white lies
Gimme that
Gimme that
Gimme that
Gimme
Ain't nobody gonna win this one baby
Something called pleasure keeps on calling my name
You're too strong for me baby
I've got to learn to say no yeah ooooh
Something's wrong with me baby
I've got to learn to say no
I'm just a slave to your heart
You're too strong for me baby (Too strong)
I've got to learn to say no (I gottta learn to say no)
Something's wrong with me baby (Something's wrong)
I've got to learn to say no
I've got to
I've got to, got to, got to
I've got to, got to, got to, got to, got to, got to go
The lyrics to Jody Watley's song "Learn to Say No" express the struggles of a person who finds themselves in a relationship that they know is not good for them. The first verse reveals that the person is aware that they cannot handle their partner, and they need to learn to say no. The second verse shows the internal conflict the person experiences. They have tried to move on, but they cannot resist their partner's charm, and they find themselves getting into situations that they cannot explain. The chorus emphasizes that the person knows they need to step away from the relationship but finds themselves unable to resist their partner's control.
The bridge of the song shifts to a more reflective tone, revealing that the person knows their partner is lying to them, but they continue to believe the lies because they are addicted to the pleasure that comes with the relationship. The final chorus peels back the layers of the person's emotions, showing that they feel like a slave to the partner's heart and need to leave for their sanity.
Overall, the song portrays the struggle between knowing what is best for oneself and the desire for pleasure and validation from a toxic partner. It is a powerful message about the importance of self-love and the dangers of putting oneself in harmful situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Too strong woah
You have too much control over me and it's overwhelming.
You're too strong for me baby
You have too much power over me and it's hard for me to resist you.
I've got to learn to say no
I need to start telling you no instead of giving in to your demands.
Something's wrong with me baby
I recognize that I have an issue with submitting to you and it's not healthy.
I try to give you up but it's hard
I attempt to break away from you, but it's a challenging task.
Playing games left a hole in my heart
Your manipulation has caused emotional damage to me that I cannot recover from easily.
You've got me doing things I can't understand
I am engaging in actions that don't align with my values because you have convinced me to do so.
Won't someone save me take this gun from my head
I feel like I am in a dangerous predicament and need help getting out of it.
Same situation again and again
I am stuck in a continuous cycle of this toxic relationship.
I'll say I'm leaving I just don't know when
I declare that I'm walking away from this situation, but I struggle with actually doing it.
You know that I could turn my back on the pain
I understand that leaving you would be the best thing for me, even if it's tough.
It's just that something called pleasure keeps on calling my name
I find temporary happiness when I'm with you that causes me to keep coming back.
Ain't nobody gonna win this one baby
No one can come out victorious in this detrimental relationship.
Love me do
Stay with me and pretend to adore me.
Tell me true
Please be honest with me and don't play games.
Alibies
I am making up reasons or excuses to justify staying with you.
Little white lies
I am lying to myself and others about how I feel about this relationship.
Gimme that
I want anything you have to offer me, even if it's damaging to me.
I'm just a slave to your heart
You have complete power over my emotions and actions.
I've got to, got to, got to, got to, got to, got to go
I need to leave this relationship before it's too late and causes me more harm.
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