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Tammie
The Dø Lyrics
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Why would you treat me like a child?
You have no idea who I am
And when you will
Would you run away
But I know you won't
Oh, I know you won't
Oh, I know, mmm, mmm
First you turn down, now you can't wait
That's no surprise you're all the same
You have no idea who I am and when you will
You should run home to your mama
But I know you won't
Oh, I know you won't
Oh, I know you won't
Oh, I know you won't
Oh, I'm sure you won't
Oh, I know you won't
You say, "You're my delight but this ain't right"
I say, "If you're afraid to play
Why don't you leave, go get some sleep?
Why do you keep sticking to me?"
Sticking to me
Sticking to me
Why don't you take me for a ride? Oh
I'm gonna have to let you down, oh
Well, you're not my type anyway and if you were
Mommy would kick me out
Brother would lock me in, baby
But I know they won't
Oh, I know they won't
Oh, I know they won't
Oh, I know they won't
Oh, I know they won't
Oh, I know they won't
Yeah, I know they won't
Oh, I know they won't
The lyrics to The Dø's song Tammie convey a sense of frustration and annoyance directed toward a potential romantic partner. The first stanza begins with a question, "When will you take me for a ride?" which implies a desire to spend time together. However, the following line, "Why would you treat me like a child?" suggests that the partner is not taking the singer seriously or respecting them. The third line, "You have no idea who I am," adds to the frustration, implying that the partner is not interested in getting to know the real person behind the singer.
The second stanza begins with a change in tone, as the singer expresses a lack of surprise that the partner has turned down an invitation in the past but is now eager to spend time together. The next line, "That's no surprise you're all the same," shows a general disappointment in the partner's behavior, indicating that they are not unique or special. The final line, "You should run home to your mama," is a sarcastic suggestion that the partner is not mature enough to handle a real relationship.
The chorus repeats multiple times with the lines, "But I know you won't," implying a resignation to the fact that the partner will not change their behavior. The final verse adds a twist as the singer reveals that their family would not approve of the potential partner, further emphasizing that this is not a serious relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
When will you take me for a ride?
When will you show me something new and exciting?
Why would you treat me like a child?
Why do you patronize and belittle me?
You have no idea who I am
You don't truly understand me or my perspective.
And when you will
And if you ever do understand me.
Would you run away
Will you be scared off by how complex I am?
But I know you won't
I am certain you won't understand me, but I still hope you will try.
First you turn down, now you can't wait
At first you rejected me but now you're eager to be with me.
That's no surprise you're all the same
Your behavior is typical of everyone else who has underestimated me.
You should run home to your mama
You are not ready to handle me and should leave.
You say, "You're my delight but this ain't right"
You acknowledge that we have chemistry but something about our dynamic is off.
I say, "If you're afraid to play
I challenge you to take a risk and truly get to know me.
Why do you keep sticking to me?"
Why do you continue to pursue me if you are uncertain?
Why don't you take me for a ride? Oh
Why don't you show me something new and exciting?
I'm gonna have to let you down, oh
I may have to reject you in the end if you cannot understand me.
Well, you're not my type anyway and if you were
Even if we were compatible, societal pressures would make it difficult for us to be together.
Mommy would kick me out
My family would disapprove of us being together.
Brother would lock me in, baby
Even my own brother would try to control my love life.
But I know they won't
I am certain my family will not understand my love for you.
Yeah, I know they won't
It is clear that my family will never approve of us.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAN LEVY, OLIVIA B. MERILAHTI
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