I Didn't Mean It
Status Quo Lyrics


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When you say those words, those three little words
You're in at the deep end
Give up the night times, give up the high times
Give up the weekend
Give up the chance to be your own man
Let the feeling take over
The only way out is to lie if you can
But you don't have the knack
And you'll go crawling back, saying
I didn't mean it, I didn't mean it
I didn't mean to say what I said when I said I didn't mean it
I didn't mean it, I didn't mean it
I didn't mean to say what I said it was only a game
I didn't mean it, I didn't mean it
I didn't mean to tell you in so many words, I didn't mean it
I felt tied down, my pride down
That I put that lie down
The prize now for you is me
Well I was like you and all I could do was
Give up and surrender
The people can trace what they did in my face
But they're just pretenders
They told me mercenary action today
Is a line as simple and pure
But what if you found you made a mistake
The medicine's worse than the cure
And you'll be back for sure, saying
I didn't mean it, I didn't mean it
I didn't mean to say what I said when I said I didn't mean it
I didn't mean it, I didn't mean it
I didn't mean to say what I said it was only a game
I didn't mean it, I didn't mean it
I didn't mean to tell you in so many words, I didn't mean it
I felt tied down, my pride down
That I put that lie down
The prize now for you is me
Give up the chance to be your own man
Let the feeling take over
The only way out is to lie if you can
But you don't have the knack
And you'll go crawling back, saying
I didn't mean it, I didn't mean it
I didn't mean to say what I said when I said I didn't mean it
I didn't mean it, I didn't mean it
I didn't mean to say what I said it was only a game
I didn't mean it, I didn't mean it
I didn't mean to tell you in so many words, I didn't mean it
I felt tied down, my pride down




That I put that lie down
The prize now for you is me

Overall Meaning

In this song, Status Quo explores the idea of the consequences of saying "I love you". The lyrics suggest that when someone says those three little words, they are giving up a lot of things, including the freedom to be their own person. The singer admits that he too has been in this situation where he said "I love you" and had to give up things that were important to him. He suggests that the only way to get out of this situation is to lie, but this doesn't work out, as he doesn't have the skills to do so convincingly.


The chorus of the song, where the singer keeps repeating "I didn't mean it", seems to suggest that these words have been said without much thought or intention behind them. The line "It was only a game" suggests that perhaps the singer and their partner aren't on the same page when it comes to love and that one person is taking it more seriously than the other.


The song highlights the idea that the words "I love you" can have a lot of weight and implications, and that people should be careful before saying them.


Line by Line Meaning

When you say those words, those three little words You're in at the deep end
When you confess your love with those three words, you're putting yourself in a vulnerable position


Give up the night times, give up the high times Give up the weekend Give up the chance to be your own man Let the feeling take over
If you give into your emotions, you may have to sacrifice your freedom and give up the things you enjoy


The only way out is to lie if you can But you don't have the knack And you'll go crawling back
You may feel the need to lie to get out of a situation, but eventually you'll have to own up to the truth and face the consequences


I didn't mean it, I didn't mean it I didn't mean to say what I said when I said I didn't mean it I didn't mean it, I didn't mean it I didn't mean to say what I said it was only a game I didn't mean it, I didn't mean it I didn't mean to tell you in so many words, I didn't mean it
The artist is regretful of the things they said or did, and is trying to take back their actions or words.


I felt tied down, my pride down That I put that lie down The prize now for you is me
The artist feels trapped, and their pride caused them to make a mistake. They are now willing to make amends and give themselves to the other person


The people can trace what they did in my face But they're just pretenders They told me mercenary action today Is a line as simple and pure But what if you found you made a mistake The medicine's worse than the cure And you'll be back for sure
Other people may judge you for your actions, but they don't understand that sometimes the easy solution can lead to worse consequences. Once you realize your mistake, you'll have to face it and make things right.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOHN DAVID

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Peter

Such a loss when Jeff left Quo, he made those drums rock ! Not just a drummer, he made drumming a real act.

ian watkins

Jeff was the best drummer Quo ever had . He was very technical, had fantastic timing and was always full of energy.

sascha herrmann

Great solo from Francis here!

Joan Maiorano

I listen to the quo every day for the last 50years love them all

Vale Poli

Me too every day😂🎵🎸 I love these guys😍

Alex Alex

I listen around 30 years. That's best. Even you have just sh.......t mood, turn on any song of Status QUO and you good. Magic? No. Status Quo just.

Peter

Nothing like starting your day with Quo ! Personally I like rocking All Over The World, really blows those cobwebs out of your head in the morning lol. Just be sure to stay well away from the "fast lane" if you are driving on motorway's though when it's blasting through your speakers !

drrock57 Steward

One of their greatest songs. Their fast costume changes and scenery jumping id graeat too lol

JackerNo2 Lewis

Superb music, I will die listening to quo and when Im nicely decomposing, can someone hit play on the cd so I can keep listening...ta

Зина Олч

Такие классные! Очень нравиться ударник - Суперский !👍

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