Satisfaction
Paulinho Loureiro Lyrics
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'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm drivin' in my car, and the man come on the radio
He's tellin' me more and more about some useless information
Supposed to fire my imagination
I can't get no, oh, no, no, no, hey, hey, hey
That's what I say
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm watchin' my TV and a man comes on and tells me
How white my shirts can be
But, he can't be a man 'cause he doesn't smoke
The same cigarettes as me
I can't get no, oh, no, no, no, hey, hey, hey
That's what I say
I can't get no satisfaction, I can't get no girl reaction
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm ridin' 'round the world
And I'm doin' this and I'm signin' that
And I'm tryin' to make some girl, who tells me
Baby, better come back maybe next week
Can't you see I'm on a losing streak?
I can't get no, oh, no, no, no, hey, hey, hey
That's what I say, I can't get no, I can't get no
I can't get no satisfaction, no satisfaction
No satisfaction, no satisfaction
I can't get no
The lyrics to Paulinho Loureiro's song "Satisfaction" express a sense of frustration and dissatisfaction with various aspects of life. The repeated line "I can't get no satisfaction" highlights the singer's inability to find fulfillment and contentment. The singer tries hard but is unable to achieve the satisfaction they desire, leading to a feeling of discontentment.
The first verse focuses on the media's role in contributing to this dissatisfaction. The man on the radio bombards the singer with useless information that is supposed to spark their imagination. However, it only leaves them feeling empty and unsatisfied.
The second verse critiques the influence of advertising, specifically referencing the man on TV who promotes the whiteness of shirts. Despite the superficial desirability being sold, the singer realizes that true satisfaction cannot be achieved through material possessions or conformity. They reject the notion that someone who doesn't share the same preferences and habits, such as smoking the same cigarettes, can understand their desires.
The third verse addresses the singer's struggle to find romantic satisfaction. Despite their accomplishments and efforts, they encounter rejection and are told to come back later. This rejection highlights a recurring theme of discontentment in various aspects of their life, leading to the conclusion that satisfaction is elusive and unattainable.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't get no satisfaction, I can't get no satisfaction
I am unable to find contentment or fulfillment in my life, no matter how hard I try.
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
Despite my ongoing efforts and attempts, I am still unable to achieve satisfaction.
I can't get no, I can't get no
No matter what I do, I am constantly faced with a lack of satisfaction.
When I'm drivin' in my car, and the man come on the radio
While I am driving, listening to the radio, a male voice starts speaking.
He's tellin' me more and more about some useless information
The voice is providing me with increasingly irrelevant and pointless details.
Supposed to fire my imagination
It is meant to spark my creativity and inspire me, but it fails to do so.
I can't get no, oh, no, no, no, hey, hey, hey
Once again, I find myself lacking satisfaction and expressing my frustration.
That's what I say
This is my way of expressing my dissatisfaction.
When I'm watchin' my TV and a man comes on and tells me
While I am watching television, a man appears and begins speaking to me.
How white my shirts can be
He is discussing how clean and bright my shirts can become.
But, he can't be a man 'cause he doesn't smoke
However, he cannot be considered a real man because he does not smoke the same cigarettes as me.
The same cigarettes as me
He does not share the same preferences or habits as I do.
I can't get no, oh, no, no, no, hey, hey, hey
Once again, I am faced with a lack of satisfaction and express my frustration.
That's what I say
This is my way of expressing my dissatisfaction.
I can't get no satisfaction, I can't get no girl reaction
Not only can I not find contentment, but I also struggle to elicit a positive response from women.
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
Despite continuously attempting, I am still unable to achieve satisfaction or gain interest from women.
I can't get no, I can't get no
Once again, I am faced with a perpetual lack of satisfaction and success in my pursuits.
When I'm ridin' 'round the world
While I am traveling extensively throughout the world.
And I'm doin' this and I'm signin' that
Engaging in various activities and signing documents or agreements.
And I'm tryin' to make some girl, who tells me
In an attempt to attract a particular girl, she proceeds to inform me.
Baby, better come back maybe next week
She suggests that I should return to her maybe in the following week.
Can't you see I'm on a losing streak?
She wants me to acknowledge that I am currently experiencing a series of failures and disappointments.
I can't get no, oh, no, no, no, hey, hey, hey
Once again, I find myself lacking satisfaction and expressing my frustration.
That's what I say, I can't get no, I can't get no
This is my way of expressing my dissatisfaction, emphasizing that I am unable to find satisfaction.
I can't get no satisfaction, no satisfaction
I am completely deprived of any form of contentment or fulfillment.
No satisfaction, no satisfaction
A repeated assertion that there is absolutely no satisfaction present.
I can't get no
Regardless of my efforts, I am consistently faced with a lack of satisfaction.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Keith Richards, Michael Jagger
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