Ask Me No Question
Johnny Thunders Lyrics
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And now it's today (and now it's today)
Do you remember (do you remember)
What I used to say... to you
That was the past (that was the past)
And that was the last (and that was the last)
Do you remember (do you remember)
Seems like I never ever learn
And it's always my turn to lose
Ask me no questions
And I'll tell you no lies
Ask me no questions
I'll be yours tonight
Ask me no questions
And I'll tell you no lies
Ask me no questions
I'll be yours tonight
Ah...
The lyrics of Johnny Thunders’ song Ask Me No Questions depict a person who is reflecting back on a past relationship. The use of the phrase “that was then and now it’s today” implies that the person has moved on from the relationship and is living in the present. However, the subsequent line “do you remember what I used to say…to you” hints at the fact that the person is still holding onto memories of the past. The use of repetition in the lyrics, such as “ask me no questions and I’ll tell you no lies” also highlights the fact that the person is guarded and may not want to revisit the past.
The final lines of the lyrics, “ask me no questions and I’ll be yours tonight” suggest that the person is open to starting a new relationship, but only if it does not involve delving too deeply into their emotions or past. Ultimately, the song portrays a person who is conflicted between moving on from the past and being open to new experiences, but not wanting to be too vulnerable in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
That was then (that was then)
Referring to the past
And now it's today (and now it's today)
Present time
Do you remember (do you remember)
Asking if you recall
What I used to say... to you
Asking if you remember his old words to you
That was the past (that was the past)
Referring to the previous time
And that was the last (and that was the last)
The last time something happened
Do you remember (do you remember)
Asking if you remember that event
How long ago the last was... for lasting you
Asking if you recall how long it has been since that event happened
Seems like I never ever learn
Admitting his repeated mistakes
And it's always my turn to lose
Feeling like he is always the one who loses
Ask me no questions
Don't ask for too much information
And I'll tell you no lies
He won't lie if he is not asked too much
I'll be yours tonight
Offering himself for the night
Ah...
An interjection to conclude the song
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOHNNY THUNDERS
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