U & Ur Hand
Pink Lyrics
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Uh, uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh (oh)
Check it out, goin' out on the late night
Lookin' tight, feeling nice, it's a cock fight
I can tell, I just know that it's going down
Tonight
At the door, we don't wait 'cause we know them
That's when dickhead put his hands on me
But you see
I'm not here for your entertainment
You don't really wanna mess with me tonight
Just stop and take a second
I was fine before you walked into my life
'Cause you know it's over
Before it began
Keep your drink, just give me the money
It's just you and your hand tonight
Uh, uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh (oh)
Uh, uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh (oh)
Midnight, I'm drunk, I don't give a fuck
Wanna dance by myself, guess you're out of luck
Don't touch, back up, I'm not the one
Bye-bye
Listen up, it's just not happenin'
You can say what you want to your boyfriends
Just let me have my fun tonight
Aight?
I'm not here for your entertainment
You don't really wanna mess with me tonight
Just stop and take a second
I was fine before you walked into my life
'Cause you know it's over
Before it began
Keep your drink, just give me the money
It's just you and your hand tonight
Uh, uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh (oh)
Uh, uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh (oh) (break, break, break, break, break it down)
You're in the corner with your boys, you bet 'em five bucks
You'd get the girl that just walked in, but she thinks you suck
We didn't get all dressed up just for you to see
So quit spilling your drinks on me
You know who you are
High fivin', talkin' shit
But you're goin' home alone, aren't ya?
'Cause I'm not here for your entertainment (no)
You don't really wanna mess with me tonight
Just stop and take a second (just stop and take a second)
I was fine before you walked into my life
'Cause you know it's over (know it's over)
Before it began
Keep your drink, just give me the money
It's just you and your hand tonight (it's just you and your hand)
I'm not here for your entertainment (no, no, no)
You don't really wanna mess with me tonight
Just stop and take a second (just take a second)
I was fine before you walked into my life
'Cause you know it's over
Before it began
Keep your drink, just give me the money
It's just you and your hand tonight (yeah, no)
The song "U & Ur Hand" by Pink is a powerful anthem that talks about the frustration and irritation of being approached by unwanted attention at a club or a bar. The lyrics speak to the experience of many women who go out to have a good time but have to deal with men who do not take "no" for an answer. The chorus of the song, "I'm not here for your entertainment, You don't really wanna mess with me tonight, Just stop and take a second, I was fine before you walked into my life", emphasizes Pink's independence and confidence. She asserts her right to have a good time without any unwanted advances and makes it clear that she is not there for the entertainment of anyone else. When she sings, "Keep your drink, just give me the money, It's just you and your hand tonight", she is saying that she would rather be alone than put up with the disrespectful behavior she is experiencing.
The second verse of the song seems to take place after Pink has had a few drinks and is feeling a bit tipsy. She wants to dance alone and not be bothered by anyone, but the unwanted attention does not stop. The bridge of the song, "You're in the corner with your boys, you bet 'em five bucks, You'd get the girl that just walked in, but she thinks you suck", shows how oblivious some men can be to a woman's disinterest. Pink is pointing out that sometimes men think they can win a bet or prove something to their friends by harassing a woman who is not interested in them. The song ends on a strong note as Pink reiterates her independence and makes it clear that she does not need anyone to have a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh (oh)
Background vocals
Check it out, goin' out on the late night
Heading out at night
Lookin' tight, feeling nice, it's a cock fight
Looking good and feeling confident, ready for a challenge
I can tell, I just know that it's going down tonight
Predicting that something will happen tonight
At the door, we don't wait 'cause we know them
Skipping the line because we are familiar with the people at the door
At the bar, six shots just beginnin'
Starting the night with six shots of alcohol
That's when dickhead put his hands on me
Referencing an unwelcome touch from someone
But you see, I'm not here for your entertainment
Not interested in putting on a show for someone else
You don't really wanna mess with me tonight
Warning that her mood isn't receptive to negative interactions
Just stop and take a second
Requesting a pause and moment of reflection before continuing
I was fine before you walked into my life
Asserting that she was already doing well before the other person arrived
'Cause you know it's over, before it began
Anticipating that the interaction will end quickly
Keep your drink, just give me the money
Not interested in drinks, just want the money to do her own thing
It's just you and your hand tonight
Choosing to focus on oneself instead of a romantic partner
Midnight, I'm drunk, I don't give a fuck
Feeling carefree and uninhibited due to alcohol consumption
Wanna dance by myself, guess you're out of luck
Preferring to dance alone rather than with someone else
Don't touch, back up, I'm not the one, bye-bye
Pushing away unwanted advances and ending the conversation
Listen up, it's just not happenin'
Emphasizing that no interaction or relationship will take place
You can say what you want to your boyfriends
Encouraging the other person to talk to their friends instead
Just let me have my fun tonight, aight?
Asking for permission to enjoy her night without interference
You're in the corner with your boys, you bet 'em five bucks
Pointing out the other person's group of friends and a wager they made
You'd get the girl that just walked in, but she thinks you suck
Suggesting that she does not find the other person attractive or desirable
We didn't get all dressed up just for you to see
Stating that she did not put effort into her appearance for the other person's sake
So quit spilling your drinks on me
Complaining about the other person's mistakes and clumsy behavior
You know who you are, high fivin', talkin' shit
Calling out the other person's specific behaviors and actions
But you're goin' home alone, aren't ya?
Taunting the other person for their unsuccessful attempts to pick up someone
I'm not here for your entertainment (no)
Reiterating that her presence is not for the other person's amusement
Just stop and take a second (just stop and take a second)
Emphasizing the need for the other person to pause and assess the situation
It's just you and your hand tonight (yeah, no)
Stating that the other person will not be with anyone else tonight
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment
Written by: Lukasz Gottwald, Martin Max Sandberg, Alecia B. Moore, Rami Yacoub
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Fuffuster
Pink is a perfect example of how to do pop right.
@cfrench61995
She's amazing- consistent and strong!!!
@yvantheimpactreviewer3158
for real, she`s litterly the only one that kept it real and original
@Riskbreaker_Riot
Holly H and I hope to see her continue to make music.
@Fuffuster
***** Same!
@alexis5519
Holly H Amen to that
@gracejohnson2185
This song has such a strong feminist message.
@sociallyaccept985
Please don't ruin this song for me. Lol jkjk :D
@lucasherissontrindade6862
Anthony Barnhart What your problem whit Feminism?
.@sociallyaccept985
Oh I don't think that theirs anything wrong with 1st and 2nd wave feminism, but 3rd wave is kinda not needed in my opinion,