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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)
Not The One
The Donnas Lyrics
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You drink too much and smoke too much or talk too much look who's talking
Sometimes I think how it would be if I loved you and you loved me
What we'd do differently than what we're doing now but I'm just talking
Cause you're not Charlie Brown and I'm not Raggedy Ann
And this ain't a little cigar band I'm wearing on my hand
We're not playing spin the battle in a world of make believe
Like the heros in a storybook that we can't wait to read
But I wonder if there's be any harm for you to hold me in your arms
And steal a kiss or two then I could forget about you
Listen to me talking no I'm not yours and you're not mine
And kissing on you'd be out of line
And the kind of hearts we have are the kind that break in two
Over people like me and you
Cause you're not Charlie Brown...
No you're not Charlie Brown...
In the lyrics of The Donnas song "Not the One," the singer is expressing her feelings towards someone she is attracted to but knows that they are not meant to be together. The first verse suggests a playful but somewhat dominant relationship, with the line "I'd spank your bottom every time," implying a certain level of control. However, the next line shows that the singer is not without faults of her own, as she calls out the other person for their excessive drinking, smoking, and talking. The second verse continues with the idea of what could have been if they were together, but the singer acknowledges that it is just a fantasy as "this ain't a little cigar band I'm wearing on my hand" and "We're not playing spin the bottle in a world of make-believe." The final verse shows a moment of vulnerability as the singer considers the possibility of a kiss but ultimately decides against it since neither of them is the right fit for the other.
The song's overall message is one of acceptance - that sometimes, despite our feelings, we must face the reality that the person we desire is not meant for us. The playful tone of the lyrics also adds a sense of lightheartedness to the situation, allowing the singer to express her feelings without taking herself too seriously. The use of "Charlie Brown" and "Raggedy Ann" in the chorus serves as a metaphor for the potential mismatch between the singer and the other person, highlighting the fact that they are not meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
If I was yours and you were mine I'd spank your bottom every time
If we were in a relationship and you misbehaved, I would reprimand you.
You drink too much and smoke too much or talk too much look who's talking
You engage in excess behavior, but I am guilty of the same things.
Sometimes I think how it would be if I loved you and you loved me
Occasionally, I consider what our relationship would be like if we had mutual feelings of love.
What we'd do differently than what we're doing now but I'm just talking
I imagine how our relationship would be distinct from our current dynamic, but I understand it is just imagination.
Cause you're not Charlie Brown and I'm not Raggedy Ann
We are not fictional characters with simplistic lives and uncomplicated relationships.
And this ain't a little cigar band I'm wearing on my hand
This is not a trivial ring or piece of jewelry indicating our commitment to each other.
We're not playing spin the battle in a world of make believe
Our interactions are not part of a game or a fanciful, imagined world.
Like the heros in a storybook that we can't wait to read
We are not fairy tale characters or a couple we eagerly anticipate reading about in novels.
But I wonder if there's be any harm for you to hold me in your arms
I ponder whether it would be detrimental for you to embrace me.
And steal a kiss or two then I could forget about you
If we shared a couple of kisses, I might be able to move on from my attraction to you.
Listen to me talking no I'm not yours and you're not mine
I am aware that we are not in a committed relationship with each other.
And kissing on you'd be out of line
It would be inappropriate to kiss you without consent.
And the kind of hearts we have are the kind that break in two
Our fragile emotions are susceptible to heartbreak.
Over people like me and you
Our personalities and tendencies will cause our hearts to break if we attempt a romance.
Cause you're not Charlie Brown...
Reiteration that we are not fictional characters and our relationship is not simple.
No you're not Charlie Brown...
Reiteration that we are not fictional characters and our relationship is not simple.
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