Say What You Mean
Lunachicks Lyrics
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I can't so I won't
I could but I shouldn't
But I can't so I wouldn't
I might but I can't
I've got so I don't
I would but I shouldn't
Say what you mean
Mean what you say
Don't say it mean
Say what you say what you say what you mean!
I can't go on like this
I didn't understand a word you said
You didn't mean to not to
But you didn't cuz you couldn't
But you would've if you could've
And you might but you wouldn't
Say what you mean
Mean what you say
Don't say it mean
Say what you say what you say what you mean!
For today will soon be yesterday
Tomorrow will be today
And I'm waiting every day
For you to
Say what you mean
Mean what you say
Don't say it mean
Say what you say what you say what you mean!
Will you say what you mean?
Will you mean what you say?
You try to tell me but I don't quite understand
What you think how you feel where you stand
You open up your mouth and then you start to quit
Why don't you just come out and say it!?!
Say what you mean
Mean what you say
Don't say it mean
Say what you say what you say what you mean!
The song "Say What You Mean" by the punk rock band Lunachicks talks about the importance of clear communication in relationships. The singer is frustrated with their partner because they don't say what they mean and don't mean what they say. The verses list off different excuses and justifications for not being straightforward and honest: "I'm not so I don't," "I could but I shouldn't," "I might but I can't." The singer pleads with their partner to communicate clearly, saying "You try to tell me but I don't quite understand / What you think how you feel where you stand / You open up your mouth and then you start to quit / Why don't you just come out and say it!?"
The chorus emphasizes the importance of clear communication: "Say what you mean / Mean what you say / Don't say it mean / Say what you say what you say what you mean!" The repetition of these lines makes it clear that the singer wants their partner to be honest and upfront.
Overall, the song serves as a reminder of the importance of honesty and clear communication in relationships. By avoiding excuses and saying what you mean, misunderstandings can be avoided and trust can be built.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not so I don't
I am incapable, so I do not
I can't so I won't
I am unable, so I refuse
I could but I shouldn't
It is possible, but it is inappropriate
But I can't so I wouldn't
I am incapable, so I would not
I might but I can't
It is possible, but I am unable
I've got so I don't
I have enough, so I do not need more
I would but I shouldn't
It is appropriate, but it is not advisable
But I not so sure I couldn't
However, I am uncertain if it is possible
Say what you mean
Speak clearly and honestly
Mean what you say
Your words should reflect your intentions
Don't say it mean
Do not express yourself in a hurtful way
Say what you say what you say what you mean!
Emphasize the importance of clear communication
I can't go on like this
I cannot continue in this manner
I didn't understand a word you said
I did not comprehend your message
You didn't mean to not to
You did not intend to refrain from doing so
But you didn't cuz you couldn't
But you did not do it because you are unable
But you would've if you could've
But you would have, if you were able
And you might but you wouldn't
It is possible, but you would choose not to do it
For today will soon be yesterday
The present will soon become the past
Tomorrow will be today
The future will become the present
And I'm waiting every day
I am eagerly anticipating daily
Will you say what you mean?
Are you going to communicate clearly?
Will you mean what you say?
Will you follow through on your words?
You try to tell me but I don't quite understand
You attempt to inform me, but I am struggling to comprehend
What you think how you feel where you stand
Your opinions, emotions, and position are unclear to me
You open up your mouth and then you start to quit
You begin to express yourself but then refrain from doing so
Why don't you just come out and say it!?!
Why do you not straightforwardly express yourself?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DONNA M MC CLOSKEY, GINA VOLPE, SYDNEY SILVER, THEO KOGAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gigard4479
I'm not, so I don't
I can't, so I won't
I could, but I shouldn't
But I can't, so I wouldn't
I might, but I can't
I've got, so I don't
I would, but I shouldn't
But I not so sure I couldn't
Say what you mean
Mean what you say
Say what you mean
Don't say it mean
Say what you, say what you
Say what you, say what you mean
I can't go on like this
I didn't understand a word you said
You didn't mean to not to
But you didn't ’cause you couldn't
But you would've if you could've
And you might, but you wouldn't
For today will soon be yesterday
Tomorrow will be today
And I'm waiting every day
For you to..
Won't you say what you mean?
Will you mean what you say?
(Say it! Say it! Say it! Say it!)
You try to tell me, but I don't quite understand
What you think, how you feel, where you stand
You open up your mouth and then you start to quit
Why don't you just come out and say it?
@gbrs6280
I'm not so I don't
I can't so I won't
I could but I shouldn't
But I can't so I wouldn't
I might but I can't
I've got so I don't
I would but I shouldn't
But I not so sure I couldn't
Say what you mean
Mean what you say
Don't say it mean
Say what you say what you say what you mean!
I can't go on like this
I didn't understand a word you said
You didn't mean to not to
But you didn't cuz you couldn't
But you would've if you could've
And you might but you wouldn't
Say what you mean
Mean what you say
Don't say it mean
Say what you say what you say what you mean!
For today will soon be yesterday
Tomorrow will be today
And I'm waiting every day
For you to
Say what you mean
Mean what you say
Don't say it mean
Say what you say what you say what you mean!
Will you say what you mean?
Will you mean what you say?
You try to tell me but I don't quite understand
What you think how you feel where you stand
You open up your mouth and then you start to quit
Why don't you just come out and say it!?!
Say what you mean
Mean what you say
Don't say it mean
Say what you say what you say what you mean!
@sasha9569
The Lunachicks are that band that like none of your friends know about but, you love them and don't regret coming across them either.
@acigarette
Lmao right?
@collapseagency8826
yes.
@Femtosett
So true
@bostjanvolk8551
Exactly that.
@alexruddies1718
Yup, I can attest to this...
@punkminkis
When I was younger, my older sister was obsessed with The Lunachicks... and now I thank her, cause I'm a fan now!
@ivanaisasi
Love it! Kisses from Paraguay 🇵🇾
@biancecrash
fuck i miss the lunachicks
@lloydtoxic1
They appear in Troma's TERROR FIRMER and I directed this music video-Toxie even makes an appearance!