C'mon C'mon C'mon
Paul Westerberg Lyrics
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Do you know it?
It was a dog not a lady I reckon
I don't stand for any more of it
I'll bite his hand next time he beckons
"C'mon c'mon c'mon little bitch"
"C'mon c'mon c'mon little bitch"
A woman's place ain't in the house
But that joker ain't learned it yet
Slap the taste right out of his mouth
"C'mon c'mon, c'mon little bitch"
"C'mon c'mon, c'mon little bitch"
That guy's an old-fashioned ho
He's out running wild
But that shit don't fly no more
"C'mon, c'mon, c'mon little child
"C'mon, c'mon, c'mon little child
"C'mon c'mon c'mon
Let's give a little pride
I said a-hey hey hey now baby (a-hey hey hey now baby)
I said a-hey hey hey (hey hey hey)
His steel empire has not fallen
He's conquered you, now ain't that rich
I'm out and shouting next time he starts calling
"C'mon,c'mon,c'mon little bitch"
"C'mon c'mon c'mon little bitch"
C'mon c'mon c'mon little bitch (I'll treat you good)
C'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon (and with respect)
C'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon (now that's the least)
C'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon (you can expect)
C'mon c'mon c'mon
The song "C'mon C'mon C'mon" by Paul Westerberg is a defiant and powerful response to misogyny and sexism. The opening line “I said a-hey hey hey now baby, do you know it?” sets the tone for the entire song, with the singer addressing a woman who has been mistreated in some way. He notes that it was a dog, not a lady who caused the problem, but he refuses to accept any more of it. He takes a stand, declaring that if the person responsible tries to beckon him, he’ll bite their hand.
The lyrics go on to assert that women belong in whatever setting they choose, and that men who haven’t learned this are in for a rude awakening. The singer is not afraid to slap someone who disrespects a woman. He also calls out an old-fashioned “ho,” condemning his wild behavior and declaring that it is no longer acceptable. In a final call to action, the song invites listeners to come together and give a little pride.
Overall, "C'mon C'mon C'mon" is a song about standing up for women and rejecting sexism in all its forms. It’s a bold statement, inviting listeners to join the singer in his defiance and declare that women deserve better treatment.
Line by Line Meaning
I said a-hey hey hey now baby(hey hey hey now baby)
The lyricist is calling out to someone and asking if they are aware of something.
It was a dog not a lady I reckon
The singer believes that someone is mistaking a dog for a woman.
I don't stand for any more of it
The singer is unwilling to tolerate any more of the perceived mistake or injustice.
I'll bite his hand next time he beckons
The artist is threatening to harm the person if they continue with their actions.
"C'mon c'mon c'mon little bitch"
"C'mon c'mon c'mon little bitch"
The artist is calling the person in question a derogatory term while demanding that they follow their instructions.
A woman's place ain't in the house
The singer believes that women should have the freedom to do things outside of the home.
But that joker ain't learned it yet
The singer is criticizing someone for their outdated, sexist beliefs.
Slap the taste right out of his mouth
The artist is suggesting using physical violence to silence the person's harmful words or actions.
"C'mon c'mon, c'mon little bitch"
"C'mon c'mon, c'mon little bitch"
The artist repeats their demand while still calling the person a derogatory term.
That guy's an old-fashioned ho
The artist is describing someone as an outdated, sexist term for a promiscuous person.
He's out running wild
The singer is suggesting that this person is behaving recklessly or without regard for others.
But that shit don't fly no more
The artist believes that such behavior is no longer acceptable.
"C'mon, c'mon, c'mon little child
"C'mon, c'mon, c'mon little child
The singer uses the phrase 'little child' to further emphasize their belief that this person is immature and needs to be controlled or corrected.
"C'mon c'mon c'mon
Let's give a little pride"
The singer is urging people to take pride in themselves and stand up for what they believe in.
I said a-hey hey hey now baby (a-hey hey hey now baby)
I said a-hey hey hey (hey hey hey)
The singer is repeating their call to someone while still trying to get their attention.
His steel empire has not fallen
The artist is suggesting that someone has too much power and is not easily defeated.
He's conquered you, now ain't that rich
The artist is pointing out the irony or humor in someone being defeated or controlled by someone else who is already powerful.
I'm out and shouting next time he starts calling
"C'mon,c'mon,c'mon little bitch"
"C'mon c'mon c'mon little bitch"
The singer is declaring their intention to not tolerate abusive or controlling behavior and to fight back against those who try to exert power over them.
C'mon c'mon c'mon little bitch (I'll treat you good)
C'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon (and with respect)
C'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon (now that's the least)
C'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon (you can expect)
C'mon c'mon c'mon
The singer is making a promise to be kind and respectful towards the person they were previously insulting, but they still demand that this person listens to them and does what they say.
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