Attitude
The_John_Butler_Trio Lyrics
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What I, what I ever Done to you?
If you got a bone to Pick
Step outside step Outside talk about it
But I talk with words man
I don't talk with my fists
I'm sick of all this aggression
But I don't mean to Offend you
So tell me if I have tell me if I have
Don't give me attitude
Don't you give me attitude
Hey man why you always laughing at me?
What's so, what's so funny?
'cause take a look in the mirror say now what do you see?
You are just, you are just like me
And I'm easy going
I listen to what you gotta say
And if I was wrong, if I was wrong
I'd say sorry.
Cause I don't mean,
No I don't mean to offend you
I got my own Demons
Don't need bad karma too
'cause truth is the only way
So express what you're feelin
Say what you've gotta say
Without blaming, without blaming.
In the song Attitude by The John Butler Trio, the singer is addressing someone who seems to constantly be giving them attitude for no apparent reason. The singer is trying to understand why they are being treated this way and is urging the other person to talk it out if they have a problem. However, the singer stresses that they prefer to communicate with words rather than violence and are tired of the shared aggression.
The second half of the song switches the focus on the singer themselves, and how they would handle a similar situation in a calm and composed manner. They urge the other person to look in the mirror and realize that they are not so different from each other. The singer is willing to listen and apologize if necessary, but does not want to give or receive any more bad karma. The overall message of the song seems to be promoting healthy communication and understanding, rather than resorting to hostility and aggression.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey man why you always give me Attitude?
Why are you always acting confrontational towards me?
What I, what I ever Done to you?
What have I done to deserve your behavior towards me?
If you got a bone to Pick
If you have a problem with me
Step outside step Outside talk about it
Let's discuss it outside, face-to-face
But I talk with words man
I communicate through conversation
I don't talk with my fists
I don't believe in being violent
I'm sick of all this aggression
I am tired of this angry behavior
Hell you know I've had enough of it
I have reached my limit with this behavior
But I don't mean to Offend you
I don't intend to upset you
So tell me if I have tell me if I have
Please let me know if I have
Don't give me attitude
Please don't be confrontational with me
Hey man why you always laughing at me?
Why do you always mock me?
What's so, what's so funny?
What is the source of your amusement?
'cause take a look in the mirror say now what do you see?
Take a moment to reflect on yourself, what do you see?
You are just, you are just like me
You and I aren't so different after all
And I'm easy going
I'm a relaxed, laid-back person
I listen to what you gotta say
I am open to hearing your thoughts and opinions
And if I was wrong, if I was wrong
If I made a mistake
I'd say sorry.
I would apologize
Cause I don't mean,
Because I don't intend
No I don't mean to offend you
I don't want to upset you
I got my own Demons
I have my own issues to deal with
Don't need bad karma too
I don't want to attract negativity into my life
'cause truth is the only way
Honesty is the best policy
So express what you're feelin
So please share your feelings
Say what you've gotta say
Speak your mind
Without blaming, without blaming.
However, please don't place blame
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN CHARLES WILTSHIRE BUTLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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