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Too Insistent
The Dø Lyrics
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What is it you want?
What's so special
to love 'bout me
I'm ordinary
And you're too insistent
You are too insistent
I know not
Why won't you let me go
Why won't you let me go now
Just let me go
I'm such a tiny toe
What's wrong
It's been so long
Is it me you're after?
Days and nights
And I tear and still know disaster
You are so persistent
Oh you're so persistent
Should we act like people
Who think they have seen it all
They're so indifferent
I know now
Why won't you let me know
Why won't you let me know now
People they want to know
I'm such a tiny toe
Why won't you let me know
Why won't you let me know now
They want to know
I'm still a tiny toe
Why won't you let me know
Why won't you let me know now
People they want to know
I'm such a tiny toe
Why won't you let me grow now...
The Dø's song "Too Insistent" is a commentary on the impact of persistent advances from someone who is overly eager for an intimate relationship. The lyrics focus specifically on the singer's unease and discomfort at feeling pursued by someone who she believes does not really understand her, despite being persistent in their attempts to be with her. The initial lines of the song, which include "What's wrong with you / What is it you want?" suggest a sense of confusion and frustration on the part of the singer, who cannot understand why the person in question is so enthralled with her.
The chorus of the song reinforces this idea of encroachment, with the line "You are too insistent" being repeated four times. This suggests that the person in question is so eager for a relationship that they are not respecting the singer's boundaries or personal space. The bridge, meanwhile, offers something of a break from the intensity of the song, with the singer questioning whether she herself is to blame for the situation, asking "Is it me you're after?" and expressing a sense of despair and hopelessness in the line "Days and nights / And I tear and still know disaster."
Overall, "Too Insistent" is a candid and emotionally raw track that speaks to the ups and downs of modern romance, and the difficulties that can arise from imbalance in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
What's wrong with you
What is the matter with you that's causing you to act like this?
What is it you want?
What is your motivation for your actions?
What's so special
What is admirable or noteworthy about me?
to love 'bout me
That makes you love me?
I'm ordinary
I am not exceptional or extraordinary.
And you're too insistent
Your persistence is excessive.
You are too insistent
You are too persistent.
Don't you start an instant
Do not initiate a sudden action.
I know not
I do not know what to do.
Why won't you let me go
Why won't you stop pursuing me?
Why won't you let me go now
Why won't you stop pursuing me at this moment?
Just let me go
Allow me to be free.
I'm such a tiny toe
I am insignificant.
What's wrong
What is not right?
It's been so long
It's been a long time.
Is it me you're after?
Are you pursuing me?
Days and nights
Time is passing.
And I tear and still know disaster
Despite my efforts, things continue to go wrong.
You are so persistent
Your persistence is strong.
Oh you're so persistent
You are very persistent.
Should we act like people
Should we try to be like those who act like they have seen it all?
Who think they have seen it all
People who believe they have experienced everything there is to experience.
They're so indifferent
They do not care.
I know now
I understand now.
Why won't you let me know
Why won't you tell me what is going on?
Why won't you let me know now
Why won't you tell me what is going on at this moment?
People they want to know
Others are curious.
I'm still a tiny toe
I am still insignificant.
Why won't you let me grow now...
Why won't you let me develop and move on from this situation?
Contributed by Peyton C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@navytoad8152
LYRICS:
What's wrong with you
What is it you want
What's so special about me
I'm ordinary
And you're too insistent
You are too insistent
Don't you stop
An instant
I know not
Why won't you let me go
Why won't you let me go now
Just let me grow
I'm still a tiny toad
What's wrong it's been so long
Is it me you're after
Days and nights, and light-years
And still no disaster
You are so persistent
Oh we're so persistent
Should we act like people
Who say they have
Seen it all they're so
Indifferent, I know not
Why won't you let me know
Why won't you let me know now
People they want to know
I'm such a tiny toad
Why won't you let me know
Why won't you let me know now
They want to know
I'm still a tiny toad
Why won't you let me know
Why won't you let me know now
People they want to know
I'm such a tiny toad
Why won't you let me go
Why won't you let me know now
I'm such a tiny toad
Why won't you let me know now
@Sharlequint
What's wrong with you
What is it you want
What's so special about me
I'm ordinary
And you're too insistent
You are too insistent
Don't you stop
An instant
I know not
Why won't you let me go
Why won't you let me go now
Just let me grow
I'm still a tiny toad
What's wrong it's been so long
Is it me you're after
Days and nights, and light-years
And still no disaster
You are so persistent
Oh we're so persistent
Should we act like people
Who say they have
Seen it all they're so
Indifferent, I know not
Why won't you let me know
Why won't you let me know now
People they want to know
I'm such a tiny toad
Why won't you let me know
Why won't you let me know now
They want to know
I'm still a tiny toad
Why won't you let me know
Why won't you let me know now
People they want to know
I'm such a tiny toad
Why won't you let me go
Why won't you let me know now
I'm such a tiny toad
Why won't you let me know now
@vickomen3697
I never seem to get enough of The Dø
@kuyzat
That's cause you're too insistent. ;)
I am too
@vickomen3697
@kuyzat 😂👌
@navytoad8152
LYRICS:
What's wrong with you
What is it you want
What's so special about me
I'm ordinary
And you're too insistent
You are too insistent
Don't you stop
An instant
I know not
Why won't you let me go
Why won't you let me go now
Just let me grow
I'm still a tiny toad
What's wrong it's been so long
Is it me you're after
Days and nights, and light-years
And still no disaster
You are so persistent
Oh we're so persistent
Should we act like people
Who say they have
Seen it all they're so
Indifferent, I know not
Why won't you let me know
Why won't you let me know now
People they want to know
I'm such a tiny toad
Why won't you let me know
Why won't you let me know now
They want to know
I'm still a tiny toad
Why won't you let me know
Why won't you let me know now
People they want to know
I'm such a tiny toad
Why won't you let me go
Why won't you let me know now
I'm such a tiny toad
Why won't you let me know now
@svvmaq_
She has majestic cheekbones
@olhachytaylo4022
she's just adorable, isn't she? :)
@uppercastra3610
Love it. Fantastic strings
@victor0225
Song's underrated as fuck.
@vicrose6061
ditto
@gregstark6842
Your profile really scared me for a second man :(