After several years of performing together as a family band, Jypsi was discovered in 2000 by Cowboy Jack Clement, a record producer from Nashville, Tennessee. They were signed to a recording contract with Arista Nashville. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2008.
Their official website is http://www.jypsi.net/.
Mister Officer
Jypsi Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
No, I didn’t know I was pushing 90
Mister officer, it’s such a pretty day
Can’t you let me go with just a warning?
Mister officer, I’m so sorry
Yes, I know that this is not the Autobahn
Mister officer, this isn’t like me
I had the top down
The radio blaring through the speakers, I think I blew a speaker out
I wasn’t trying to be reckless
I wasn’t even in a hurry
I just can’t stop thinking ‘bout him
Can’t stop thinking ‘bout him
Shouldn’t be thinking while I’m driving
But I can’t stop
Mister officer, I didn’t see you
And I guess I didn’t hear your siren
Mister officer, I know you’re serious
I can’t help it if I can’t stop smiling
I had the top down
The radio blaring through the speakers, I think I blew a speaker out
I wasn’t trying to be reckless
I wasn’t even in a hurry
I just can’t stop thinking ‘bout him
Can’t stop thinking ‘bout him
Shouldn’t be thinking while I’m driving
But I can’t stop
I had the top down
The radio blaring through the speakers, I think I blew a speaker out
I wasn’t trying to be reckless
I wasn’t even in a hurry
I just can’t stop thinking ‘bout him
Can’t stop thinking ‘bout him
Shouldn’t be thinking while I’m driving
But I can’t stop
Can’t stop thinking ‘bout him
Can’t stop thinking ‘bout him
Can’t stop thinking ‘bout him
Shouldn’t be thinking while I’m driving
But I can’t stop
Mister officer, I didn’t mean to speed
No, I didn’t know that I was pushing 90
Mister officer, it’s such a pretty day
Can’t you let me go with just a warning?
The lyrics to Jypsi's song "Mister Officer" depict a woman pleading with a police officer after being pulled over for speeding. She apologizes and begs for just a warning, explaining that she wasn't paying attention to her speed because she was lost in thoughts of a certain someone. She describes driving with the top down and music blaring, but insists she wasn't trying to be reckless or in a hurry. She knows the officer is serious, but can't help her smile as she thinks of her love interest.
The lyrics convey a sense of youthful recklessness and a lighthearted, flirtatious tone. The woman's obvious infatuation with her love interest is juxtaposed with the seriousness of the situation, as she tries to convince the officer to let her off the hook. The chorus repeats the plea for a warning and the admission that she can't stop thinking about him, reinforcing the idea that her mind is elsewhere and she isn't fully aware of her actions.
Overall, the song paints a vivid picture of a carefree young woman who may not always make the best decisions, but whose heart is undoubtedly in the right place. It's a fun, catchy tune with a relatable theme that many listeners can identify with.
Line by Line Meaning
Mister officer, I didn’t mean to speed
The singer did not intentionally exceed the speed limit
No, I didn’t know I was pushing 90
The singer was unaware that they were driving at a speed of 90 mph
Mister officer, it’s such a pretty day
The singer is appealing to the officer's sense of appreciation for a nice day
Can’t you let me go with just a warning?
The artist is requesting for a lenient punishment, rather than a ticket or fine
Mister officer, I’m so sorry
The artist regrets their actions and apologizes to the officer
Yes, I know that this is not the Autobahn
The singer assumes responsibility and acknowledges that the road is not built for aggressive driving
Mister officer, this isn’t like me
The singer implies that their behavior is out of character
Yes sir, yes, I have a reason
The artist is willing to explain their purpose for speeding
I had the top down
The artist’s convertible top was lowered
The radio blaring through the speakers, I think I blew a speaker out
The music was so loud that the artist believes they damaged one of their car's speakers
I wasn’t trying to be reckless
The singer insists that they were not deliberately endangering anyone
I wasn’t even in a hurry
The artist did not have a pressing or urgent reason to speed
Can’t stop thinking ‘bout him
The singer cannot stop thinking about someone important to them
Mister officer, I didn’t see you
The singer did not notice the officer's presence while driving
And I guess I didn’t hear your siren
The singer implies that they may have been distracted or otherwise preoccupied
Mister officer, I know you’re serious
The artist acknowledges the gravity of the situation
I can’t help it if I can’t stop smiling
The artist is unable to control their emotions
Can’t stop thinking ‘bout him
The singer continues to think about someone they care about
Can’t stop thinking ‘bout him
The singer reiterates their preoccupation
Can’t stop thinking ‘bout him
The artist emphasizes their inability to divert their attention
Shouldn’t be thinking while I’m driving
The artist is aware of the dangers of distracted driving
But I can’t stop
The artist is unable to stop thinking about someone they care about
Contributed by William F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kalina Mase
I love this song
Brianna Gayle
I LLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEE THIS SONG
inquiry7
Amber, Lillie Mae + Scarlett on mandolin.
inquiry7
@Smiley BuBBles Frank is a great picker and in many ways taught the Sisters how to play!!!
Smiley BuBBles
And brother Frank on guitar
Karen Franklin
Amber Dawn, Scarlet, Frank and Lilli Mae. Hey, This is Karen! send me a note sometime. I'm glad you all have gone to the top! :) I would like to catch up with y'all just been a few years.
rockinraydog
Is the drummer a sibling as well?
Smiley BuBBles
No the guitarist is their brother but the drummer was added for this album
alexis
:D
inquiry7
@rockinraydog No. Just the girls and Frank on guitar.