Fuck You
Lily Furtado Lyrics
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Look inside your tiny mind
Then look a bit harder
Cause we′re so uninspired
So sick and tired
Of all the hatred you harbour
So you say
It's not OK to be gay
Well I think you′re just evil
You're just some racist
Who can't tie my laces
You′re point of view is medieval
Fuck you
Fuck you very very much
Cause we hate what you do
And we hate your whole crew
So please don′t stay in touch
Fuck you
Fuck you very very much
Cause your words don't translate
And it′s getting quite late
So please don't stay in touch
Do you get
Do you get a little kick out of being small-minded?
You want to be like your father
It′s approval you're after
Well that′s not how you find it
Do you
Do you really enjoy living a life that's so hateful
Cause there's a hole where your soul should be
You′re losing control a bit
And it′s really distasteful
Fuck you
Fuck you very very much
Cause we hate what you do
And we hate your whole crew
So please don't stay in touch
Fuck you
Fuck you very very much
Cause your words don′t translate
And it's getting quite late
So please don′t stay in touch
Fuck you
Fuck you
Fuck you
You say
You think we need to go to war
Well you're already in one
Cause it′s people like you
That nedd to get slew
No one wants your opinion
F you
F you very very much
Cause we hate what you do
And we hate your whole crew
So please don't stay in touch
F you
F you very very much
Cause your words don't translate
And it′s getting quite late
So please don′t stay in touch
F you
F you
F you
Lily Allen's song "Fuck You" is a scathing critique of bigotry and hate, particularly aimed at those who discriminate against the LGBTQ+ community. Allen implores the listener to examine their own beliefs and biases, encouraging them to look deeper than the surface-level hatred that they may harbor. She argues that those who cannot accept and embrace diversity are out-of-touch and stuck in outdated ways of thinking.
The lyrics are powerful and confrontational, with Allen declaring "fuck you" multiple times throughout the song. She makes it clear that she and others are sick and tired of the bigotry and hate that people like the song's subject perpetuate. She also notes the hypocrisy of judging and discriminating against others, while simultaneously seeking approval and acceptance from a parent figure.
Ultimately, "Fuck You" is a call for empathy, understanding, and a rejection of all forms of hate speech and actions. It remains a poignant and relevant commentary on the current cultural and political climate.
Line by Line Meaning
Look inside
Take a moment to reflect
Look inside your tiny mind
Take a moment to reflect on your narrow-mindedness
Then look a bit harder
Examine your beliefs more closely
Cause we're so uninspired
We are disappointed by your lack of imagination
So sick and tired
We are exhausted by your behavior
Of all the hatred you harbour
We are disgusted by your bigotry
So you say
We hear your opinion
It's not OK to be gay
You believe that being homosexual is unacceptable
Well I think you're just evil
I believe that you are malevolent
You're just some racist
You are prejudiced against certain races
Who can't tie my laces
You are incompetent and cannot perform even basic tasks
Your point of view is medieval
Your perspective is antiquated and outdated
Fuck you
A strong expression of disrespect
Fuck you very very much
An even stronger expression of disrespect
Cause we hate what you do
We deeply dislike your actions
And we hate your whole crew
We dislike all those who support you
So please don't stay in touch
We do not wish to remain in contact with you
Do you get
Do you understand
Do you get a little kick out of being small-minded?
Do you take pleasure in being narrow-minded?
You want to be like your father
You aspire to be like your father
It's approval you're after
You seek approval from him
Well that's not how you find it
That is not the way to gain his approval
Do you really enjoy living a life that's so hateful
Do you actually enjoy living a life filled with hatred?
Cause there's a hole where your soul should be
You lack a moral compass
You're losing control a bit
You are becoming unhinged
And it's really distasteful
Your behavior is off-putting
You say
You claim
You think we need to go to war
You believe that we should engage in military conflict
Well you're already in one
We are already engaged in a war
Cause it's people like you
Individuals with your attitude
That need to get slew
That deserve to be eliminated
No one wants your opinion
Others do not value your perspective
F you
A profane way of expressing your disregard
F you very very much
An even stronger profane expression of disrespect
Your words don't translate
Your language is inappropriate and unwelcome
And it's getting quite late
Time is running out
Writer(s): Kurstin Gregory Allen, Allen Lily Rose Beatrice
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