No You Didn't No You Don't
The Courteeners Lyrics


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So just because I use salty phrases and I go through stages
Where I neglect endeavor does it mean I'm not clever?
No I don't think so

Just because my newspaper pages
Haven't been the times in ages
Does this meen that I don't no as much as you?
Jelousy will destroy us or so she used to say
You'd kill for half the things we do including yesterday

But I suppose you know because your went to school with me
You sit in ya garage and you'd see
All the things we do don't you! no you didn't and no you don't
No you didn't and no you don't. no you don't!

Do you remember us lot doing keys
In the back of the garage at 243?
That was us and no one else
Lend luke a jumper off the shelf
Do you remember us lot doing keys
In the back of the garage where no one sees
That was us, no one else another jager off the shelf

So I suppose you know because your went to school with me
Sit in ya garage and you'd see
All the things we do don't you! no you didn't and no you don't
No you didn't and no you don't. no you don't!

Always be people lookin down there noses
I don't care I'm comin up smelling of roses

But I suppose you know because your went to school with me
Sit in ya garage and you'd see




All the things we do don't you! no you didn't and no you don't
No you didn't and no you don't. no you don't! no ya don't

Overall Meaning

In "No You Didn't No You Don't," The Courteeners tell a story of class divide and social jealousy. The lyrics focus on the singer's frustration with people looking down on them because of their background and the assumption that they are not intelligent or capable because of it.


In the first verse, the singer questions the assumption that they are not clever just because they use "salty phrases" and do not always pursue ambition. They point out that their knowledge and intelligence should not be judged based on external factors.


The second verse continues this theme, with the singer calling out those who think they are better because they read "The Times" instead of "newspaper pages" like the singer. The chorus states that the person who looks down on them does not know anything about their life because they only perceive what happens in their garage.


The bridge brings up a memory of their past, specifically a time when they used drugs in a garage that no one else knew about. This memory is a reminder that the singer's life and experiences are not understood by those who judge them.


Overall, the song is a message to those who judge others based on their social class or background. It reminds the listener that intelligence and capability should not be judged based on external factors and that everyone has their own unique experiences and stories.


Line by Line Meaning

So just because I use salty phrases and I go through stages
Just because I curse and have my highs and lows, it does not mean that I lack intelligence.


Where I neglect endeavor does it mean I'm not clever?
Even when I am not actively pursuing a goal, it doesn't mean I am not smart.


No I don't think so
I disagree with that notion.


Just because my newspaper pages
Just because I am not in the headlines of newspapers,


Haven't been the times in ages
I haven't been in the spotlight for a while,


Does this meen that I don't no as much as you?
It doesn't mean that I know any less than you do.


Jelousy will destroy us or so she used to say
As someone once said, jealousy can be destructive.


You'd kill for half the things we do including yesterday
Perhaps you envy us and wish you could have done some of the things we have, including yesterday.


But I suppose you know because your went to school with me
I guess you think you know me well because we went to the same school.


You sit in ya garage and you'd see
You sit in your garage and watch what we do.


All the things we do don't you! no you didn't and no you don't
You do not know all the things we have done, and you do not know all the things we are currently doing.


Do you remember us lot doing keys
Do you remember when we were using keys (perhaps to a car)?


In the back of the garage at 243?
In the back of the garage at number 243 (presumably an address).


That was us and no one else
That was just us, nobody else was there.


Lend luke a jumper off the shelf
Luke needed a jumper (sweater) and I lent him one from the shelf.


In the back of the garage where no one sees
In the secluded part of the garage where nobody can see us.


That was us, no one else another jager off the shelf
Again, it was just us in the garage having fun, and I shared another Jägermeister from the shelf.


Always be people lookin down there noses
There will always be people who look down on others with condescension.


I don't care I'm comin up smelling of roses
I do not care because I am still successful and will come out on top in the end.


no ya don't
And you really don't know what we're capable of.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LIAM JAMES FRAY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@blueteslasson5590

So just because I use salty phrases and I go through stages
Where I neglect endeavor does it mean I'm not clever?
No I don't think so
Just because my newspaper pages
Haven't been the times in ages
Does this meen that I don't no as much as you?
Jelousy will destroy us or so she used to say
You'd kill for half the things we do including yesterday
But I suppose you know because your went to school with me
You sit in ya garage and you'd see
All the things we do don't you! no you didn't and no you don't
No you didn't and no you don't. no you don't!
Do you remember us lot doing keys
In the back of the garage at 243?
That was us and no one else
Lend luke a jumper off the shelf
Do you remember us lot doing keys
In the back of the garage where no one sees
That was us, no one else another jager off the shelf
So I suppose you know because your went to school with me
Sit in ya garage and you'd see
All the things we do don't you! no you didn't and no you don't
No you didn't and no you don't. no you don't!
Always be people lookin down there noses
I don't care I'm comin up smelling of roses
But I suppose you know because your went to school with me
Sit in ya garage and you'd see
All the things we do don't you! no you didn't and no you don't
No you didn't and no you don't. no you don't! no ya don't



All comments from YouTube:

@DoorsAreSecured

I don't think that I will ever get tired of this band or this song

@sidewaysbonobo2107

Tired of it yet? 'All the way from over there'

@tombrads5958

Still gives me goose bumps this

@marknewton8149

I left a comment so every time someone likes it, I can come back and listen to this tune again.

@MissLibra-ce8qe

Another listen for you 👍

@JoeMcNally-.-

Your welcome

@swanster7338

But can you play guitar my boy?

@jonnyofspenny

Lyrically brilliant. Musically brilliant. Proper music will never die.

@keanhewitt4892

Still a banger this!!!🔥

@ciarashanya1287

Yess

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