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Studio albums
The Donnas (1997)
American Teenage Rock 'n' Roll Machine (1998)
Get Skintight (1999)
Turn 21 (2001)
Spend the Night (2002)
Gold Medal (2004)
Bitchin' (2007)
Get Off
The Donnas Lyrics
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Giving it all to me, but I'm too cold to care.
Champagne in your eyes...
I'm gonna shoot you down.
Stroking on my skin...
I'm gonna shoot you down.
(Get off of me)
Desperate touch and suicide squeeze. (Get off)
Get off, baby, get off of me.
Roses at my door...I'm gonna watch them die.
Sweat all over the sheets.
Love to see you cry.
Shaking like a pool...
I'm gonna shoot you down.
Choke me like a snake.
I'm gonna shoot you down.
If you wanna be my fantasy, why can't you take me to the top?
(Get off of me)
Desperate touch and suicide squeeze. (Get off)
Get off, baby, get off of me.
You wanna be my fantasy; why can't you take me to the top?
(Get off of me)
Desperate touch and suicide squeeze. (Get off)
Get off, baby, get off of me.
The Donnas' song Get Off is a raw rock song that tells a story of a woman who is engaging in a sexual encounter with a man who wants to fulfill all her fantasies. However, the woman is unimpressed and detached, as she is "too cold to care." She sings "Found you on the floor... should've left you there," implying that she may have found him drunk and passed out before the encounter. The chorus of the song is a repetitive plea from the woman, telling the man to "get off of her" as his desperation and aggression become too much for her to handle.
The second verse is more aggressive and kinky, and the woman almost appears to be the dominant one in the relationship. She sings "Choke me like a snake... I'm gonna shoot you down," implying that she is in control of the situation and may even be able to "shoot him down" if he doesn't comply with her demands. The bridge of the song mentions roses at her door that she is going to "watch die," hinting that there may be some underlying resentment or dissatisfaction in the woman's life that is manifesting in this sexual encounter.
Line by Line Meaning
Found you on the floor...should of left you there.
I found you in a vulnerable state, but I didn't care to save you.
Giving it all to me, but I'm too cold to care.
You're trying to give me all of your love and attention, but I am emotionally detached.
Champagne in your eyes...
I'm going to reject you and crush your hopes.
I'm gonna shoot you down.
I will reject you and make you feel insignificant.
Stroking on my skin...
You're trying to touch me intimately, but I won't reciprocate.
You wanna be my fantasy; why can't you take me to the top? (Get off of me) Desperate touch and suicide squeeze. (Get off) Get off, baby, get off of me.
You want to fulfill all of my desires, yet you can't provide what I truly want. Stop trying to hold onto me so desperately.
Roses at my door...I'm gonna watch them die.
I will take the gifts you give me and let them wither away, showing you that they are meaningless to me.
Sweat all over the sheets.
I will use you for my pleasure and then discard you when I am finished.
Love to see you cry.
I enjoy inflicting pain and heartbreak onto you.
Shaking like a pool...I'm gonna shoot you down. Choke me like a snake. I'm gonna shoot you down.
You are unsure of yourself and are susceptible to my influence. I will manipulate and reject you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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Jessica Melinda
Found you on the floor...should of left you there.
Giving it all to me, but I'm too cold to care.
Champagne in your eyes...
I'm gonna shoot you down.
Stroking on my skin...
I'm gonna shoot you down.
You wanna be my fantasy; why can't you take me to the top?
(Get off of me)
Desperate touch and suicide squeeze. (Get off)
Get off, baby, get off of me.
Roses at my door...I'm gonna watch them die.
Sweat all over the sheets.
Love to see you cry.
Shaking like a pool...
I'm gonna shoot you down.
Choke me like a snake.
I'm gonna shoot you down.
If you wanna be my fantasy, why can't you take me to the top?
(Get off of me)
Desperate touch and suicide squeeze. (Get off)
Get off, baby, get off of me.
You wanna be my fantasy; why can't you take me to the top?
(Get off of me)
Desperate touch and suicide squeeze. (Get off)
Get off, baby, get off of me.
AllenOption8
This band was REALLY cooking it during this period. They ARE a band who plays together. The guitar player, Allison, is quite amazing.
runrunrun6777
This is probably my favorite song in their entire catalogue. The other three new songs on Greatest Hits also kicked ass. They definitely went out firing on all cylinders...
archieguitarz
For sure! Love to see them get back together some day.
Fan of God Jimin Diva
It's one of the best, Fall Behind Me is better imo
mariale duque
this song still rocks. their music aged pretty well
Jim Blake
They have a real rocking sound. I play guitar, and I have been a big fan of these girls for years. Rock On. This song Rocks!!!!
Sean Douris
Marshall’s and Gibson’s. They were one of the most solid rock bands of that time. Period.
Dex1138
Amazing!! You gals have come a long way and there's still a long way to go, congrats!
J C
You know, when Donnas Vol 16 came out I didn't really have an appreciation for this song, I was way more into Perfect Stranger, but I just came back to this one and damn it really kills! Brett bringing back the STN-era snarl, whole band just playing the fuck out of it (new drummer holding her own), a nice audible Allison vocal... These songs really were two great ones to go out on, together they really summarize what the Donnas can do.
HK
genious sound i love it i alway listen to them when i´m driving to work =) keep up the good work 5/5 & fav