Bust Your Knee Caps
Pomplamoose Lyrics

Johnny don't leave me
The singer is begging Johnny not to leave her.

You said you'd love me forever
The singer reminds Johnny of the promise he made to her.

Honey believe me
The singer is trying to convince Johnny to stay with her.

I'll have your heart on a platter
The artist will do anything to make Johnny stay, even if it means manipulating him emotionally.

Might you recall
The artist is addressing Johnny with a slightly sarcastic tone, implying that he should remember what they had together.

We've got a small family business
The singer reveals that their relationship is actually a part of some larger family business.

And the family won't like this
The singer suggests that their relationship might go against the wishes of their family.

They'll bust your knee caps
The artist is warning Johnny of the consequences he will face if he decides to leave their family business.

Ooh wop de do wop de do
This line is simply repeated for the sake of the song's rhythm and melody.

Johnny you told me
The artist is addressing Johnny again, this time in a disappointed tone.

You were no fool, you were no chump
The singer reminds Johnny that he was supposed to be smarter than this situation.

Then you got cold feet
The artist accuses Johnny of getting scared and backing out of their relationship/business.

Now all you'll be is a speed bump
The singer suggests that Johnny is about to become an obstacle in their family business.

It's something we call
The singer is once again referring to their family business, this time with a more ominous tone.

Oh just a small family business
The singer emphasizes the small size of their family business, possibly to downplay the danger of the situation.

And the family won't like this
The artist reiterates that Johnny's decision to leave is not going to be well-received by their family.

They'll bust your knee caps
The artist repeats the warning to Johnny, perhaps to emphasize the inevitability of the situation.

That's what they're going to do
The singer once again lays out the consequences for Johnny's actions, leaving no room for doubt.

Jonny there's still time
The singer is making a final plea to Johnny to reconsider his decision.

Together I know, we'd go so far
The artist believes that they could achieve great things together if Johnny stays with her and their family business.

I'll tell uncle Rocko
The artist suggests that she has some influence over their family business, enough to be able to persuade her uncle to call off the guys threatening Johnny.

To call off the guys with the crowbars
The artist is literally asking her uncle to stop the physical violence against Johnny.

You call it crime
The singer acknowledges that their family business might not be entirely legal.

We call it smart family business
The artist justifies their family's actions by suggesting that they are simply being resourceful and looking out for their own interests.

And the family is famous
The singer boasts about her family's reputation, which may suggest that they are well-known in certain circles for their illicit activities.

(Let's bust some knee caps!)
This line is meant to be a fun, tongue-in-cheek reference to the violence in the song.

It's such a shame
The singer expresses regret over the fact that Johnny has decided to leave.

That you became such an issue
The artist is framing Johnny's departure as a problem that needs to be dealt with.

Oh dear Johnny, I'll miss you
The artist is expressing affection for Johnny, despite the fact that she is threatening him with violence.

Probably some other stuff too
This line is meant to be a humorous aside about the potential other forms of violence that Johnny might face if he continues to go against their family business.

Ooh yeah they're coming for you
The singer is once again emphasizing the fact that Johnny is about to face physical retribution from their family business.

Bust your knee caps
The song's refrain, which is aggressively threatening Johnny with violence.

Oooh, bust your knee caps
This line is simply repeated for the sake of the song's rhythm and melody.