Please No More
Joe Cocker Lyrics


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We start a fight, who knows what for
Who knows who's winning, or who's keeping score
You say it's all right, as you slam the door
All I can say is, "Please no more, please no more."

I've had enough after how I swore
I'd never give you up
Loving you was easy, but one thing's for sure
It ain't me, it ain't me, you're trying to please no more.

Passions will burn, burn endlessly
All that's left behind are these broken dreams
While I still got some pieces laid out on the floor
I'm asking you baby, "Please no more, please no more."

I've had enough, after how I swore
I'd never give you up




Loving you was easy, but one thing's for sure
It ain't me, it ain't me, you're trying to please no more.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Joe Cocker's song Please No More depict a tumultuous relationship filled with fights and broken dreams. The singer is exhausted by the constant fighting, unsure of who is winning or keeping score. Despite the repeated pleas of "Please no more," the relationship continues to burn with passion but leave only broken dreams in its wake.


The singer also reflects on his previous determination to never give up on the relationship, but now realizes that he can no longer be the one trying to please the other person. The repeated refrain of "It ain't me, it ain't me, you're trying to please no more" highlights the frustration and exhaustion that the singer is feeling. The song portrays a powerful message about the toll that a toxic relationship can take on a person.


Line by Line Meaning

We start a fight, who knows what for
We argue without a clear reason or objective.


Who knows who's winning, or who's keeping score
Neither of us knows who is ahead or keeping track of our fight.


You say it's all right, as you slam the door
You try to placate me with empty words as you storm out in anger.


All I can say is, "Please no more, please no more."
I plead for the fighting to stop, as I have reached my limit.


I've had enough after how I swore
I declare that I have had my fill, despite my earlier pledge.


I'd never give you up
I had vowed to never break up with you.


Loving you was easy, but one thing's for sure
Being in a relationship with you was simple, but now things have changed.


It ain't me, it ain't me, you're trying to please no more.
You are no longer interested in making me happy or meeting my needs.


Passions will burn, burn endlessly
Our strong emotions will continue to cause conflict and pain.


All that's left behind are these broken dreams
Our hopes and aspirations have been shattered by our fighting.


While I still got some pieces laid out on the floor
I am trying to pick up the broken fragments of our relationship.


I'm asking you baby, "Please no more, please no more."
I am begging you to put an end to our destructive patterns of behavior.




Lyrics © SCHUBERT MUSIC PUBLISHING INC.
Written by: DAVID EGAN, GREG HANSEN

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Comments from YouTube:

Stan Wilhite

I'm 61 years old and Joe has been my favorite singer since Woodstock (the REAL one).
I've watched this video almost every day or night since 12/22/14....and I still can't believe he's gone....what a loss.
There are a LOT of people just like me that will always be grateful for his talent.
We will always love you Joe, RIP.

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White 💖

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Mr. Wilshire?? HUGGLES 😣🤗 THANK YOU!

LucindA Fitzpatrick

Stan Wilhite 💕💕💕

LucindA Fitzpatrick

Stan Wilhite Joe one of the greatest talents ever. Was not recognised enough for his remarkable voice here but was abroad.RIP Joe🙏🏿💕💕💕💕

Barry Jansen

+Stan Wilhite I'm just a little younger than you. Caught Joe many times in London since 1972, and once in Australia. I love the early stuff and then I Can Stand a Little Rain,  Stingray, Organic  and Hymn for My Soul the best. What a loss indeed.  There will never be another.

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Rayanne Cavalcante

Há 20 anos ouço essa música e não me canso de viajar nessa melodia e nessa voz.

Karen Christian

I'm a huge Cocker fan and that song is my absolute favourite. No idea why, it just gets me in the feels🙄

Tonijean Wood

Wow, Joe Coker's version gets me every time!

Cathy McCoy

So many emotions in this song, puts a lump in my throat...... thanks for the memories Joe~

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