Twist
Rubber Duc Lyrics
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They're gonna beat up Al
I'm tied up to the train tracks
You know I could never fake that
Oh baby, you have gotta cut me out
Or let me underground
So my soul can find a way back
And oh, loosen up your ties
I insist
One last time
Lucy
What's yours was mine
But now girl, I gotta twist
I told my mama
That oh, girl, I gotta
Twist
Twist
I can't not be your lover
So oh, girl, I gotta
Twist
Twist
You hold my heart
Beneath your feet
When I was younger I could take that
Younger, I could take that
Don't bring the broken back to play
I do this my way
And nothing's gonna change that
No, nothings gonna change, change that
Loosen up your ties
I insist
One last time
Lucy
You crossed the line
So now girl, I gotta twist
I told my mama
That oh, girl, I gotta
Twist
Twist
I can't not be your lover
So oh, girl, I gotta
Twist
Twist
Loosen up your ties
I insist
One last time
Lucy
You crossed the line
So now girl, I gotta twist
I told my mama
That oh, girl, I gotta
Twist
Twist
I can't not be your lover
So oh, girl, I gotta
Twist
Twist
Twist
Twist
Twist
Twist
Twist
Twist
In the lyrics of the song "Twist" by Rubber Duc, the singer expresses feelings of being trapped and controlled in a relationship. The line "They're gonna beat up Al" suggests that others may be pressuring the singer to conform to societal expectations and norms, making them feel like they are being tied up to train tracks. The line "You know I could never fake that" implies that the singer is being genuine and true to themselves, unable to pretend to be someone they're not.
The singer pleads with their partner, saying "Oh baby, you have gotta cut me out or let me underground." This is a metaphorical plea to either end the relationship or allow the singer the freedom to be their authentic self, away from the pressures and expectations. They want their soul to find a way back before their life turns into "grey ash," symbolizing a loss of vitality and passion if they continue to be confined.
The repeated line "Loosen up your ties, I insist, one last time" signifies the singer's desire for their partner to let go of their control and expectations. They reference Lucy, possibly the name of their partner, indicating that what used to belong to the singer now belongs to this person. However, they have reached a breaking point and "gotta twist," suggesting that they are ready to break free from the relationship and the hold it has on them.
The singer tells their mother about their decision to break away from this toxic relationship, emphasizing that they "can't not be your lover." This implies that their sense of self and their happiness cannot be sacrificed for the sake of being someone else's lover. The repetition of "Twist" throughout the lyrics reinforces their determination to make this change and break free.
Overall, the song "Twist" delves into themes of feeling trapped, controlled, and suffocated within a relationship. The singer expresses the need to reclaim their own identity and break away from the expectations of others in order to find happiness and authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
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They're gonna beat up Al
There are people who want to harm Al
I'm tied up to the train tracks
I feel trapped in a dangerous situation
You know I could never fake that
You know I am always genuine
Oh baby, you have gotta cut me out
Oh my love, you need to set me free
Or let me underground
Or let me escape entirely
So my soul can find a way back
So that my true self can return
Before my life just turns to grey ash
Before my life becomes dull and meaningless
And oh, loosen up your ties
And oh, let go of your restrictions
I insist
I urge you strongly
One last time
For the final occasion
Lucy
My dear
What's yours was mine
What belonged to you now belongs to me
But now girl, I gotta twist
But now, my love, I have to make a change
I told my mama
I confided in my mother
That oh, girl, I gotta
That oh, my love, I have to
Twist
Make a significant alteration
Twist
Make a significant alteration
I can't not be your lover
I cannot continue to be your lover
So oh, girl, I gotta
So oh, my love, I have to
Twist
Make a significant alteration
Twist
Make a significant alteration
You hold my heart
You have control over my emotions
Beneath your feet
You treat it with little regard
When I was younger I could take that
When I was younger, I could tolerate that treatment
Don't bring the broken back to play
Don't bring the past pain into our current situation
I do this my way
I handle this situation on my own terms
And nothing's gonna change that
And nothing will alter that fact
No, nothings gonna change, change that
No, nothing will change that
You crossed the line
You went too far
So now girl, I gotta twist
So now, my love, I have to make a significant alteration
Twist
Make a significant alteration
Twist
Make a significant alteration
I can't not be your lover
I cannot continue to be your lover
So oh, girl, I gotta
So oh, my love, I have to
Twist
Make a significant alteration
Twist
Make a significant alteration
Twist
Make a significant alteration
Twist
Make a significant alteration
Twist
Make a significant alteration
Twist
Make a significant alteration
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Carmen Coetsee
I don't know how you guys aren't world famous. Honestly. I saw you guys live in George and I will forever be a huge fan. Keep up these amazing tunes. On repeat for daysssss.
Rubber Duc
Thanks so much Carmen! :)
LordLothric
Sounds amazing! Keep it coming <3
courtney scott
Absolutely love this song! ❤
SHB
Fire whoever is doing your marketing and get someone who can market you guys better. Your music is freaking amazing and your marketing team is doing the world an injustice by not getting your tunes in everyone's car, radio and bluetooth speakers.
Rubber Duc
We will definitely work on it ;)
Ashleigh Vorster
Love you rubber duc!! Huge Fan
Amy Castrillon
Love love love ♡ so talented
Erika Venter
Still crazy about your sound!!!!
Proudly and truly South African hahaha...
Japie van Schalkwyk
Nice one Nic