Undecided
Malcolm Lockyer And His Orchestra Lyrics
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And then you won't
And then you say you do
And then you don't
You're undecided now
So what are you gonna do?
First you want to play
And when you say you'll stay
That's when you go
You're undecided now
So what are you gonna do?
I've been sitting on a fence
And it doesn't make much sense
You keep me in suspense
And you know it
Then you promise to return
When you don't
I really burn
I guess I'll never learn
And I show it
If you've got a heart
And if you're kind
Then don't keep us apart
Make up your mind
You're undecided now
So what are you gonna do?
I've been sitting on a fence
And it doesn't make much sense
You keep me in suspense
And know it
You promise to return
And when you don't
I really burn
I guess I'll never learn
And I show it
If you've got a heart
And if you're kind
Then don't keep us apart
Make up your mind
You're undecided now
So what are you gonna do?
The song "Undecided" by Malcolm Lockyer and His Orchestra is about a person who is indecisive about their feelings and actions towards a lover. The lyrics express frustration and confusion about the inability of this person to make a decision and stick to it. The singer is sitting on a fence, unable to move forward, and the constant uncertainty leaves them in suspense.
The repeated lines of "first you say you will, and then you won't" and "first you want to play, and then it's no" show how this indecisiveness is affecting the relationship. The singer begins to question whether the person even has a heart or is kind if they can't make up their mind and keep them apart.
The line "I guess I'll never learn, and I show it" speaks to the singer's own vulnerability and inability to break free from this cycle of uncertainty. Overall, the song is a lament for the lost potential of the relationship and a plea for the person to make a decision and choose a path.
Line by Line Meaning
First you say you will
At first, you express a willingness to do something
And then you won't
But then you change your mind and refuse
And then you say you do
Then you claim that you will do it after all
And then you don't
Only to change your mind again and back out
You're undecided now
As a result, you're now uncertain or hesitant
So what are you gonna do?
What actions do you plan to take?
I've been sitting on a fence
I've been unable to choose between two options
And it doesn't make much sense
It's a confusing and frustrating situation
You keep me in suspense
Your indecision has created an air of uncertainty and anticipation
And you know it
You're well aware of the effect you're having on me
Then you promise to return
You pledge to come back
When you don't
Only to fail to follow through
I really burn
I feel hurt, angry, and disappointed as a result
I guess I'll never learn
I keep falling for your indecisive behavior
And I show it
I wear my emotions on my sleeve
If you've got a heart
If you have compassion and care for others
And if you're kind
And if you treat others with respect and empathy
Then don't keep us apart
Don't let your indecision harm our relationship
Make up your mind
Decide once and for all what you want to do
You're undecided now
Your current state of uncertainty is causing problems
So what are you gonna do?
It's time to make a decision and take action
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles Shavers, Sydney Robin, Zbigniew Jacek Namyslowski
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