Blues, rock, protest songs all have come from his pen as a writer, and his solo albums reflect his eclectic musical influences such as Patrick Sky.
You
John Kay Lyrics
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It didn't bust my bubble
My bubble just got bigger
I learned how the law works
If you've got cash then it don't hurt
Slap on the wrist, out the door
Back on the streets, looking for more
I'm always looking for more
But you know I
Already got too much
But it's never enough
Oh, life's so rough
Drinking all the beer out of the keg that's in the backyard
Thinking 'bout the girls I know that make my thing get so hard
My mommy and my daddy let me use their credit cards
I don't got a problem in the world
Drinking all the beer out of the keg that's in the backyard
Thinking 'bout the girls I know that make my thing get so hard
My mommy and my daddy let me use their credit cards
I don't got a problem in the world
That money can't solve
Don't care what you think about me
And I don't feel bad about what I've done
I'm only about having all the fun
Even if it hurts someone
(Ha ha ha!)
Laugh it off and pay the right people
You can curse my name, say that I'm evil
Try and throw the book at me
It won't work, you see
Because of pedigree
You'll always be behind me
But if you wanna find me
You can always find me
Drinking all the beer out of the keg that's in the backyard
Thinking 'bout the girls I know that make my thing get so hard
My mommy and my daddy let me use their credit cards
I don't got a problem in the world
Drinking all the beer out of the keg that's in the backyard
Thinking 'bout the girls I know that make my thing get so hard
My mommy and my daddy let me use their credit cards
I don't got a problem in the world that money can't solve
No, I don't got a problem in the world
And if you wanna find me
You can always find me
Drinking all the beer out of the keg that's in the backyard
Thinking 'bout the girls I know that make my thing get so hard
My mommy and my daddy let me use their credit cards
I don't got a problem in the world
Drinking all the beer out of the keg that's in the backyard
Thinking 'bout the girls I know that make my thing get so hard
My mommy and my daddy let me use their credit cards
I don't got a problem in the world that money can't solve
In John Kay's song, "You", the artist is singing about finding out that his significant other has been seen out with other people. Despite knowing that he should leave the situation, he can't bring himself to go as she has won over his heart once again. The lyrics hint at the fact that the singer was blinded by love and trusted his partner despite everyone else knowing the truth of her actions. He regrets his naivety and inability to see through her deceit, which he calls his great sin. The song concludes with the singer acknowledging that she has won again, despite her actions going against the sanctity of their relationship.
Overall, the song is a classic representation of a love affair tainted by deception and heartache. The lyrics show the struggle for the singer to come to terms with the reality of the situation and highlights the pain he feels for being unable to leave despite knowing the truth. It's a poignant ballad that captures the sorrow and anguish of unrequited love and the power it can hold over our emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
The news is out all over town
Everyone knows what you've been doing and it's become common knowledge.
That you've been seen out runnin' 'round
People have seen you being unfaithful and not staying faithful to our relationship.
I know that I should leave but then
I am aware that I should end this relationship, but there's something holding me back.
I just can't go, you win again
I am unable to leave you even though I know that what you're doing is not right, and you continue to lead me on.
This heart of mine could never see
Despite the obvious signs of your infidelity, I chose to trust you blindly.
What everybody knows but me
It is common knowledge that you're cheating on me, except I am the only one who is oblivious to it.
Just trustin' you was my great sin
Believing in you and trusting you with my heart was my biggest mistake.
(Ya gotta trust in me, baby)
You insist that I should trust you, but the reality is that you've already broken my trust.
What can I do? You win again
I am once again powerless and unable to resist your charms, and you manage to come out on top yet again.
This heart of mine, oh, I could never see
My heart was so blind that I never saw the truth about your actions until it was too late.
(Just trustin' you, that was my great sin)
Once again, I acknowledge that my mistake was putting my faith in you too much.
What can I do? You win again
I have no choice but to surrender as you win this round once more.
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Written by: John Kowaleski
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