No No No
Kiss (1987) Lyrics
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I'm down and out, but don't count me out
Listen here babe, gonna show you what it's all about
It's time for love and you're welcom to it
It's a dirty job but somebody's gotta do it
So here I am, do you want me now
I want to know No, no, no, no
Don't say you won't if you will
No, no, no, no
Don't say you've had your thrill
No, no, no, no
Don't say you can't 'cause you can
No, no, no, no
Baby don't say no, no, no
What's mine is mine and yours is mine
Baby just sign on the dotted line
You've got nine lives like an alley cat
Just stick with me and I'll show you where it's at
You never lied so take a bow
That was then baby, this is now
I want to know
No, no, no, no
Don't say you won't if you will
No, no, no, no
Don't say you've had your thrill
No, no, no, no
Don't say you can't 'cause you can
No, no, no, no
Baby don't say no, no, no
Just when you thought it was s-s-safe
Gonna show you where, gonna show you how
Don't stop me know, got my foot in the door
No, no, no, no
Don't say you won't if you will
No, no, no, no
Don't say you've had your thrill
No, no, no, no
Don't say you can't 'cause you can
No, no, no, no
Baby don't say no, no, no
The lyrics of Kiss' 1987 song "No No No" are about a man who is down and out but is confident that he can win the affections of his desired partner. He tells the person that it's time for love and that they're welcome to it, even though it's a dirty job, somebody has to do it. He then asks if they want him now and tells them to show him where, and he'll show them how. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "no, no, no" four times, and he's urging the person he's interested in not to say no to him.
The lyrics of the song can be interpreted in different ways, but they generally reflect the confident attitude of someone who feels that they have something to offer despite their past shortcomings. The verses of the song are meant to persuade the person he's interested in that they should take a chance on him, while the chorus reiterates his desire for her not to deny him.
Overall, "No No No" can be seen as an upbeat, optimistic song that encourages people not to give up on love and to take chances when they feel like they've found the right person.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey
I'm starting this conversation.
I'm down and out, but don't count me out
I may be feeling low, but don't underestimate me.
Listen here babe, gonna show you what it's all about
I'm going to prove to you that I know what's important in life.
It's time for love and you're welcome to it
Love is in the air and I'm open to sharing it with you.
It's a dirty job but somebody's gotta do it
Love can be tough, but I'm up for the challenge.
So here I am, do you want me now
I'm making myself available to you.
Just show me where and I'll show you how
I'm willing to take control and lead the way.
I want to know
I'm eager to hear your response.
No, no, no, no
Don't say you won't if you will
Don't reject me if you're actually interested.
No, no, no, no
Don't say you've had your thrill
Don't tell me you're done with love when you're not.
No, no, no, no
Don't say you can't 'cause you can
Don't pretend you're incapable of love.
No, no, no, no
Baby don't say no, no, no
Don't reject me outright, give me a chance.
What's mine is mine and yours is mine
Baby just sign on the dotted line
I expect you to hand over everything to me if we're in a relationship.
You've got nine lives like an alley cat
Just stick with me and I'll show you where it's at
You may have had other relationships, but I'm the one who knows what's best for you.
You never lied so take a bow
That was then baby, this is now
You may have been honest in the past, but I'm the one who matters now.
Just when you thought it was s-s-safe
Gonna show you where, gonna show you how
Don't stop me know, got my foot in the door
I'm confident I can win you over, even if you're hesitant.
Lyrics © Roba Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH ANTHONY HERNANDEZ, JAMAL BUSH, SEAN DU VAL PRICE, JACK MCNAIR
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