Satisfaction
Raffaella carrà Lyrics


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I can't get no satisfaction
I can't get no satisfaction
And I try,
Yes I try, yes I try, yes I try

I can't get no
Satisfaction
When I come home to you
My love Don't you give me
Oh fine satisfaction
On my mind satisfaction
Ah-ha

I can't get no
Satisfaction
I can't get no satisfaction
And I try
Yes I try, yes I try, yes I try

I can't get no
Satisfaction
When I come home to you
Why don't you give me satisfaction
For my mind Don't you
Why don't you, oh

I can't get no satisfaction
I can't get no a reaction
And I've tried
Yes I've tried Yes I've tried
Yes I've tried

I can't get no
Satisfaction
From you
When I come back from my work
Darling give me satisfaction
On my mind yes
Please, oh

Satisfaction
Oh, oh
I can't get no
Satisfaction

I can't get no
Satisfaction

And I try,
Yes I try, yes I try, yes I try

I can't get no
Satisfaction

Why don't you give me satisfaction
Why don't you I, I, I, I

Can't get no, get no, get no, get no
Get no, get no, get no, get no
Get no, get no, get no, get no
Get no, get no, get no, get no
Get no, get no, get no, get no

Satisfaction
I can't get no, get no, get no




Get no, get no, get no, get no
Yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Raffaella Carrà's song "Satisfaction" tap into the feelings of frustration and discontentment that can arise when someone's efforts to find fulfillment and happiness in life continuously fall short. The recurring phrase "I can't get no satisfaction" serves as a chorus that punctuates the verses, each of which describes a different situation where the singer is unable to find the satisfaction they crave. One such situation involves coming home to a loved one who does not provide the satisfaction they need, while another involves seeking recognition and validation in their work but never receiving it.


Throughout the song, the singer expresses a sense of restlessness and futility, despite continuing to try to find the satisfaction they desire. The repeating "yes I try" emphasizes this effort, but also highlights the lack of results. The frustration peaks in the bridge, where the singer directly addresses their partner and asks why they can't provide the satisfaction they're seeking.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't get no satisfaction
Despite my efforts, I am unable to achieve contentment or fulfillment.


And I try, Yes I try, yes I try, yes I try
I am committed to finding satisfaction, and I put in consistent effort towards that goal.


When I come home to you My love Don't you give me Oh fine satisfaction On my mind satisfaction Ah-ha
I am unsatisfied with my romantic relationship, and I desire emotional and physical fulfillment from my partner.


Why don't you give me satisfaction For my mind Don't you Why don't you, oh
I am communicating my dissatisfaction to my partner and asking for their help to provide me with the fulfillment I desire.


I can't get no a reaction And I've tried Yes I've tried Yes I've tried Yes I've tried
I am not receiving the response or attention I am seeking, despite my attempts to elicit it.


When I come back from my work Darling give me satisfaction On my mind yes Please, oh
After a hard day's work, I am seeking comfort and fulfillment from my loved one and asking them to provide it.


Why don't you give me satisfaction Why don't you I, I, I, I
I am becoming frustrated and repeating my request for my partner to provide me with the satisfaction I am seeking.


Can't get no, get no, get no, get no Get no, get no, get no, get no Get no, get no, get no, get no Get no, get no, get no, get no Get no, get no, get no, get no
I continue to experience a lack of fulfillment despite my efforts, and this repeated chorus emphasizes my frustration and sense of defeat.


Satisfaction I can't get no, get no, get no Get no, get no, get no, get no Yeah
The repetition of this final line further emphasizes my continued lack of fulfillment and sense of dissatisfaction.




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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