Rude
Second Avenue Lyrics

Saturday morning jumped out of bed
The singer is excited and eager to start his day.

And put on my best suit
He wants to present himself as best as he can for the occasion.

Got in my car and raced like a jet
He is in a hurry to get to his destination.

All the way to you
He is going to see someone special.

Knocked on your door with heart in my hand
The singer is nervous, but he is determined to do what he came to do.

To ask you a question
The singer has something important and serious to ask.

'Cause I know that you're an old-fashioned man, yeah
The singer is aware that the person he is addressing has traditional values and beliefs.

Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life?
The singer is asking for the ultimate commitment from the girl's father.

Say yes, say yes 'cause I need to know
The singer is anxious to hear an answer either way.

You say I'll never get your blessing 'til the day I die
The father is not giving his approval, no matter what.

Tough luck, my friend, but the answer is 'No'
The father is firm in his decision.

Why you gotta be so rude?
The singer is frustrated and annoyed at the father's refusal.

Don't you know I'm human too?
The singer feels like he is not being treated with respect and empathy.

I'm gonna marry her anyway
The singer is determined to follow through with his plans, despite opposition.

Marry that girl
The singer repeats his plan to marry the girl, no matter what.

And we'll be a family
The singer sees the girl as his future wife and the start of his own family.

I hate to do this, you leave no choice
The singer is sorry, but feels like he has no other options.

Can't live without her
The singer feels like he cannot go on without the girl.

Love me or hate me we will be both
The singer is saying that they will end up together regardless of the father's feelings towards him.

Standing at that altar
The singer envisions himself and the girl getting married.

Or we will run away to another galaxy, you know
The singer exaggerates his desire to be with the girl by saying he would even run away to another planet with her.

You know she's in love with me
The singer is convinced that the girl loves him and wants to be with him.

She will go anywhere I go
The singer believes that the girl is willing to follow him anywhere, even if it means going against her father's wishes.

'No' still means 'No'!
The father is unchanging in his decision to not give his approval.

Rude
The singer repeats his frustration and annoyance at the father's response.

Why you gotta be so rude?
The singer asks the father again, expressing his exasperation.

Why you gotta be so
The singer trails off in his final statement, emphasizing his frustration.