Don't Say No
Soviettes Lyrics
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You gotta pick it up-take these shoes
In the back of the club the rain's making me numb
I watched you pull two from your pocket
Well oh my God you just cut the wires in my head and brain's disconnected too
Well gimme the keys to your car, I'll give you 125 on that back of the bus to:
Don't say no right now!
One trap on the left-the other's to the right
These kids won't wait
It's always too late and by the way you can never sell it back to 'em
One shot to your brain-the other's to your heart
And nothings like "as seen on tv" now
Well gimme the keys to your house
2 stacks of 45's and I'm turning off the lights now:
Don't say no right now!
The lyrics in The Soviettes' song "Don't Say No" can be interpreted in a few different ways. The overall tone of the song is one of urgency and desperation. The line "You gotta pick it up-take these shoes" suggests that the singer is eager to leave a situation, potentially a party or an event, but their companion is being slow to leave. They are in the back of a club and it is raining, which creates a sense of discomfort and restlessness.
The lyrics "Well oh my God you just cut the wires in my head and brain's disconnected too" seems to suggest that the singer is becoming overwhelmed and confused by their situation. The next lines "Well gimme the keys to your car, I'll give you 125 on that back of the bus" hint at a desire to escape or to move onto the next thing as quickly as possible. The repeated refrain of "Don't say no right now!" can be seen as a plea to their companion to go along with their plans or their desires.
The lines "One trap on the left-the other's to the right / You gotta hurry up and pick a trap man / These kids won't wait / It's always too late and by the way you can never sell it back to 'em" can be interpreted in a few different ways. It could be referencing drug use, with the singer urging their companion to make a quick decision and warning that there are consequences to their actions. It could also be interpreted more broadly as a commentary on the risks and rewards of taking chances and making choices in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Three times in a row you say I don't know
You have repeatedly expressed indecisiveness or lack of knowledge, three times in a row
You gotta pick it up-take these shoes
Get your act together and move faster, leave behind any burdens or hindrances
In the back of the club the rain's making me numb
I'm feeling numbness in the back of the club, probably due to the heaviness of the rain or another reason
I watched you pull two from your pocket
I witnessed you taking out two of something from your pocket
Well oh my God you just cut the wires in my head and brain's disconnected too
I am absolutely stunned and shocked, my thoughts are in disarray and I cannot think straight
Well gimme the keys to your car, I'll give you 125 on that back of the bus to:
Hand me over your car keys, and I'll pay you $125 to drop me off in the back of the bus
Don't say no right now!
Please do not refuse my request or offer at this moment
One trap on the left-the other's to the right
There are two choices or options, and one is on my left while the other is on my right
You gotta hurry up and pick a trap man
You need to make a quick decision and choose between the two options
These kids won't wait
The young people and their interests are not patient, they want immediate action or results
It's always too late and by the way you can never sell it back to 'em
Once an opportunity has passed and time has elapsed, it becomes difficult or impossible to recover the same opportunity again
One shot to your brain-the other's to your heart
There are two ways to approach or process a situation - one is logical while the other is emotional
And nothings like "as seen on tv" now
Things do not always turn out the way portrayed on television commercials or advertisements
Well gimme the keys to your house
Please give me access to your residence by giving me your house keys
2 stacks of 45's and I'm turning off the lights now:
I have two sets of 45 records, and I am now turning off the lights
Don't say no right now!
Please do not refuse my request or offer at this moment
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