You Laugh
No For An Answer Lyrics
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You laugh because it's true.
You never really think about it, do you?
A union for the body,
With nothing for the mind,
You'll scrape and beg to get it, inside!
Yet still you call them lovers,
When they're not even friends
And when they won't submit to you, love ends!
It's done without commitment,
I say it isn't right
It's casual treatment of the act,
That takes lives!
How could you possibly think that it was safe?
With self induced diseases all over the fucking place,
Casual sex has taken thousands of lives,
The sense of being used is warping peoples minds!
The song You Laugh by No For An Answer is a thought-provoking track that talks about the dangers of casual sex and how it can have a serious impact on the lives of people. The lyrics begin by saying that people laugh about sex because it's funny and true, but they never really think about the consequences. The song then talks about how people treat sex as a physical union of bodies but ignore the importance of the emotional connection between two individuals.
The song talks about how people call their sexual partners "lovers" even when they are not friends, and how the lack of commitment in such relationships makes them feel used and worthless. The song further explains how casual sex can be extremely dangerous as it can lead to diseases and infections that are self-induced. The overall message of the song is to make people aware of the seriousness of casual sex and how it can affect their lives and the lives of others.
Line by Line Meaning
You laugh because it's funny.
You find humor in something and express it through laughter.
You laugh because it's true.
You find truth in something and express it through laughter.
You never really think about it, do you?
You never give careful consideration to something.
A union for the body,
A physical connection between individuals.
With nothing for the mind,
Without any emotional or intellectual connection.
You'll scrape and beg to get it, inside!
You'll go to great lengths or humble yourself in order to obtain it.
Yet still you call them lovers,
Despite lacking emotional intimacy, you still refer to them as romantic partners.
When they're not even friends
Despite engaging in sexual activity, there is no true friendship between them.
And when they won't submit to you, love ends!
When one partner refuses to comply with the other's desires, the relationship ends.
It's done without commitment,
Sexual activity occurs without any intention of a long-term relationship.
I say it isn't right
The singer voices their opinion that this behavior is wrong.
It's casual treatment of the act,
Engaging in sex as if it holds no significant meaning or emotions.
That takes lives!
This behavior has led to the transmission of diseases and the loss of many lives.
How could you possibly think that it was safe?
Questioning how someone could engage in such risky behavior.
With self induced diseases all over the fucking place,
Sexually transmitted diseases are rampant due to this behavior.
Casual sex has taken thousands of lives,
Engaging in sexual activity without emotional or intellectual connection has led to the loss of many lives.
The sense of being used is warping peoples minds!
The feeling of being used and objectified is causing emotional distress and negative psychological effects in individuals.
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YTnew2012
They played the 2nd show I ever went to...June 1989 with Inside Out, Headfirst, Cringer and Reality Control. Those were the days!
philip sims
im a drinker but still love these guys!
Dirty Deeds Done Real Steep
It's ok, they all drink anyway!
Samfia Drangus
This was my first HxC 7'. 1988. I shaved my mullet the next day.
My first band took our name from the final track.
King of Pentacles
Saw their first show at Fender's in '87. They ripped it up!! SXE
Jupitermoon1
HC-Punk Classic!
hottdogg9000
So fucking good.
Renan Nassimbene
pré-powerviolence, amazing
Alex Burns
@Samfia Drangus THANK YOU, getting sick of 9 million subgenres, glad to see someone else just calls it hardcore
Piotr B
This is real hardcore dude, and there is no such thing as "power violence", that's a redundant label for more extreme hardcore.