Why You Gotta Be Like That
Pepper Coyote Lyrics
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Everything I've done you can forget
I just realized that I'm talking to an idiot
Yeah my quota has been filled, okay, I'm set
Put yourself where I am
Take a peek inside
I don't do things just to mess with you
I'm not inconsiderate
Believe me, yeah, I care
I just, I, hey can, slow down would you let me get a word in, oh
Why you gotta be like that?
I try to do what you want me to but
It never seems quite enough, oh
Why you gotta be like that
And think I might not be like that too
Spending every hour I can stand to sit alone
Spending every ounce of patience on
The kind of stuff a kindergarten teacher would roll her eyes at
How about you take a look at what I actually said
Put yourself where I am
Do you have a clue?
What a wasted piece of energy it would be to deal with you
But let me type up my rebuttal
See if I can help you out
I just, ugh, here ya go, here's something else to "subtweet", oh
(Why)
Why you gotta be like that? (Be like that)
I try to do what you want me to but, it never seems quite enough, oh
(Why?)
Why you gotta be like that? (Be like that)
And think I might not be like that too
Come on!
Why, why you gotta be like that? (Be like that)
I try to do what you want me to, but it never seems quite enough, oh
(Why?)
Why you gotta be like that? (Be like that)
And think I might not be like that too
Come on now, Why?
Why you gotta be like that? (Be like that)
I try to do what you want me to, but it never seems quite enough, oh
(Why?)
Why you gotta be like that? (Be like that)
And think I might not be like that too
Oh oh oh oh
(Why?)
I've got no money
Wrong kind of fame (be like that)
I'm running up my credit card
(?)
Come on, yeah (why?)
(Scats)
The Wu Tang Clan ain't nothin (end)
In Pepper Coyote's song "Why You Gotta Be Like That," the singer expresses his frustration with someone who is constantly misunderstanding him or misinterpreting his actions. The opening lines suggest that he's talking to someone who isn't worth his time, someone who is acting like an idiot. He reassures the person that he's not trying to mess with them but struggles to get a word in edgewise as they talk over him. The chorus of the song asks the person why they have to act that way and insinuates that the singer may be guilty of the same kind of behavior sometimes.
The bridge of the song finds the singer exasperated, spending all of his time trying to deal with this person, using up all of his patience, and even feeling like he's regressing back to kindergarten. He's frustrated that this person doesn't seem to understand what he's saying, and he wishes they would just listen to his perspective. The final chorus repeats the message that the singer is trying to please this person, even though it feels like nothing he does is enough, and asks the person again why they have to act this way.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything I've said up to this point you can ignore
I want you to forget every single word I have spoken so far
Everything I've done you can forget
I don't care about my past actions and you shouldn't either
I just realized that I'm talking to an idiot
I am frustrated because I think you are too stupid to understand what I am saying
Yeah my quota has been filled, okay, I'm set
I have said and done enough and I am done with this conversation
Put yourself where I am
Imagine being in my position
Take a peek inside
Try to understand my thoughts and feelings
I don't do things just to mess with you
I don't intentionally annoy or provoke you
You aren't even on my radar and hey
I don't think about you or care about you
I'm not inconsiderate
I am not thoughtless or selfish
Believe me, yeah, I care
I do care about some things but not about you or this conversation
I just, I, hey can, slow down would you let me get a word in, oh
I am struggling to find the right words and I want you to stop talking and listen to me
Why you gotta be like that?
Why do you have to behave in such an annoying or difficult way?
I try to do what you want me to but
It never seems quite enough, oh
I attempt to meet your expectations, but it is never good enough for you
And think I might not be like that too
I am capable of being just like you in my annoying behavior
Spending every hour I can stand to sit alone
I am spending all my time trying to get away from you and this conversation
Spending every ounce of patience on
The kind of stuff a kindergarten teacher would roll her eyes at
I am using up all my patience dealing with your childish and immature behavior
How about you take a look at what I actually said
You are not understanding or comprehending what I am trying to say
Do you have a clue?
Do you even understand what I am trying to tell you?
What a wasted piece of energy it would be to deal with you
It is pointless to talk or interact with you because you are not worth my time and energy
But let me type up my rebuttal
See if I can help you out
Let me try to explain myself better and help you understand what I mean
I just, ugh, here ya go, here's something else to "subtweet", oh
I am frustrated and annoyed, and I want to vent my feelings on social media instead of talking to you
I've got no money
Wrong kind of fame (be like that)
I'm running up my credit card
(?)
I am struggling with financial issues and the stress is causing me to lash out
Come on, yeah (why?)
(Scats)
The Wu Tang Clan ain't nothin (end)
This is just a random, nonsensical phrase and doesn't add anything to the song's meaning
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jared Michael Clark
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