Not Fair
Lily Allen Lyrics
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He says he loves me all the time
He calls me fifteen times a day
He likes to make sure that I'm fine
You know I've never met a man
Who's made me feel quite so secure
He's not like all them other boys
They're all so dumb and immature
There's just one thing
That's getting in the way
When we go up to bed
You're just no good
It's such a shame
I look into your eyes
I want to get to know you
And then you make this noise
And it's apparent it's all over
It's not fair
And I think you're really mean
I think you're really mean
I think you're really mean
Oh, you're supposed to care
But you never make me scream
You never make me scream
Oh, it's not fair
And it's really not okay
It's really not okay
It's really not okay
Oh, you're supposed to care
But all you do is take
Yeah, all you do is take
Oh, I lie here in the wet patch
In the middle of the bed
I'm feeling pretty damn hard done by
I spent ages giving head
Then I remember all the nice things
That you've ever said to me
Maybe I'm just overreacting
Maybe you're the one for me
There's just one thing
That's getting in the way
When we go up to bed
You're just no good
It's such a shame
I look into your eyes
I want to get to know you
And then you make this noise
And it's apparent it's all over
It's not fair
And I think you're really mean
I think you're really mean
I think you're really mean
Oh, you're supposed to care
But you never make me scream
You never make me scream
Oh it's not fair
And it's really not okay
It's really not okay
It's really not okay
Oh, you're supposed to care
But all you do is take
Yeah, all you do is take
There's just one thing
That's getting in the way
When we go up to bed
You're just no good
It's such a shame
I look into your eyes
I want to get to know you
And then you make this noise
And it's apparent it's all over
It's not fair
And I think you're really mean
I think you're really mean
I think you're really mean
Oh, you're supposed to care
But you never make me scream
You never make me scream
Oh, it's not fair
And it's really not okay
It's really not okay
It's really not okay
Oh, you're supposed to care
But all you do is take
Yeah, all you do is take
Lily Allen’s “Not Fair” is a song that appears to be a love song, but the lyrics have a different message altogether. The song is about a woman who has a boyfriend who treats her well, but she is unsatisfied with their sex life. The lyrics reveal that she finds him to be “no good” in bed, despite all of his other positive traits. The song’s chorus repeats the phrase “It’s not fair” and proclaims the singer’s belief that her boyfriend is “mean” and only interested in taking from her.
The song is not simply about a bad sexual experience with a partner who doesn’t care about the singer’s pleasure. The lyrics emphasize the disconnect between the woman’s emotional connection with her partner and the physical intimacy they share. When she looks into his eyes, she wants to connect with him more deeply, but his inability to satisfy her sexually keeps them from truly connecting.
The message of “Not Fair” is clear: physical intimacy is just as important as emotional intimacy in a relationship, and a partner who neglects their partner’s needs in one area cannot be considered a good partner. Despite its somewhat negative message, the song remains an infectious pop song with a catchy chorus and upbeat instrumentation.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, he treats me with respect
My partner treats me well and with respect.
He says he loves me all the time
My partner is always expressing his love for me.
He calls me fifteen times a day
My partner is very attentive and checks on me frequently.
He likes to make sure that I'm fine
My partner is concerned for my well-being and likes to ensure that I'm okay.
You know I've never met a man
I've never come across a man who has had a similar effect on me as my current partner.
Who's made me feel quite so secure
My partner makes me feel very secure in our relationship.
He's not like all them other boys
My partner stands out from all the other men I have met in the past.
They're all so dumb and immature
I find the other men I have dated to be unintelligent and immature.
There's just one thing
However, there is one issue that is causing problems in our relationship.
That's getting in the way
This issue is causing a barrier between us.
When we go up to bed
During intimate moments, this issue arises.
You're just no good
My partner is unable to satisfy me sexually.
It's such a shame
This saddens me greatly.
I look into your eyes
I want to connect with my partner during these moments.
I want to get to know you
I desire to know my partner on a deeper, more intimate level.
And then you make this noise
However, my partner's behavior during these moments ruins the moment for me.
And it's apparent it's all over
The moment has been ruined and intimacy between us is no longer possible.
It's not fair
This situation is not fair to me.
And I think you're really mean
I feel like my partner is being cruel to me by not being able to satisfy me sexually.
Oh, you're supposed to care
As my partner, I expect him to care about my needs, including my sexual needs.
But you never make me scream
My partner is unable to make me feel pleasure and reach orgasm.
Oh it's not fair
This situation is making me feel frustrated and upset.
And it's really not okay
This situation is not acceptable and needs to be addressed.
All you do is take
My partner is only taking from our relationship and not fulfilling my needs.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gregory Allen Kurstin, Lily Rose Beatrice Allen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@morphman86
"Taylor Swift writes such mean things about her exes"
Lily Allen: "Hold my pint!"
@dontcare4177
She's not writing about her ex, she's writing about her husband.... LOL... That's the harshness of it.
@morphman86
@@dontcare4177 she released this several years before she got married though...
@leayahia8880
This song was released before Lily got married ! Iam no Taylor Swift's fan at all but gotta admit : she is so right ! Some men , most of the men even can be so dumb , not mature , selfish and Big Talkers treat women like dirt after getting what they wanted.
@aaronschuschu4314
It’s not that Taylor Swift trashes her exes, it’s that she lacks self- awareness.
@Lola-kf1kb
@@aaronschuschu4314 uh?
@s.g.7572
Adore how sweet and gentle her voice is in all her songs, and how the lyrics never, ever match that.
@tronalddump2444
That's what makes it so special.
@ootfan7882
Lyrical Dissonance trope. XD
@scottbarrowman942
For me it's the Cockney accent.