You're Not Satisfied
Jolie Holland Lyrics
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Still you call me your dearie
Oh you had your way but someday you'll pay
For the heartaches you brought to me
Oh we'll say goodbye forever
And I'll be a rolling stone
Oh sweetheart you know that I love you so
Oh we'll say goodbye forever
And I'll be a rolling stone
Oh sweetheart you know that I love you so
Though you're not satisfied with me
In Jolie Holland's song "You're Not Satisfied," the lyrics describe a troubled relationship in which one person is unhappy with the other. Despite this, the unhappy partner still calls the other "dearie" and professes their love for them. The lyrics suggest that the unhappy partner has had their way in the relationship, causing heartache for the other person. The song ends with the singer saying goodbye and becoming a "rolling stone," implying that they will move on from the relationship.
One possible interpretation of the lyrics is that the singer is in a toxic relationship in which their partner is controlling and manipulative. The partner is not satisfied with the singer, but continues to keep them around and treat them poorly. The singer, although they still love their partner, ultimately decides to leave and find happiness elsewhere.
Another interpretation could be that the singer is in a one-sided relationship in which they give more love and commitment than their partner. Despite their efforts, the partner is still not satisfied and the singer decides to let go and become a "rolling stone," free from the burden of an unfulfilling relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
No you're not satisfied with me
You are not content with our relationship or me as a partner.
Still you call me your dearie
Despite your dissatisfaction, you still use endearments to address me.
Oh you had your way but someday you'll pay
You may have control now, but eventually you will face consequences for your actions.
For the heartaches you brought to me
You have caused me emotional pain and distress.
Oh we'll say goodbye forever
Our relationship will come to an end, permanently.
And I'll be a rolling stone
I will travel and move on from our relationship, never staying in one place for too long.
Oh sweetheart you know that I love you so
Despite everything, I still feel love and affection for you.
Though you're not satisfied with me
However, you are not content with me as a partner and our love is ultimately not enough to sustain our relationship.
Contributed by Oliver O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.