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Kung Fu Girls (Norwegian band)
Kung Fu Girls released two albums, ‘This Is the Kung Fu Beat” (1993) and ‘Puzzle’ (1995). The band emerged from the same scene that has given us successful acts like Gluecifer and Turbonegro, and also faves like Astroburger and Anal Babes. Kung Fu Girls were inspired by fuzz pop and punk rock, and also made sure to add a dash of surf. In other words, this sweet as sugar for anyone hooked on acts like Buzzcocks, Blondie, or Lemonheads.
Not The One
The Kung Fu Girls Lyrics
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Leave me here all alone
Take everything I had
Storm out and leave mad
When you leave don't come back
Like all those people that
Get what they want
Agree to disagree because you can't have me
Is this what you wanted?
Too bad I ain't got it
Is this what you needed?
When you leave me here bleeding
Is this how you treat me?
Well I'd rather be lonley
Grow up,grow up
I don't need a son
Grow up,grow up
You are not the one
The one for me will come everntually
The one for me you will see
Grow up,grow up
I just need a man
Grow up,grow up
You need a different plan
The one for me will come everntually
The one for me
You're nothing without me
Now that you're all alone
No one to call your own
To get what you want
And what you need
Agree to disgree because you can't have me
The Kung Fu Girls' song "Not The One" is a break-up anthem that showcases the singer's efforts to let go of an ex-lover. The song highlights the pain and frustration one can feel after a break-up, where the relationship has soured, and one partner leaves in anger while taking everything the other person owns. This situation leads to a sense of loneliness, betrayal and anger, and the leftover individual decides to endure the pain, refusing to take their ex back.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of growing up and moving on, suggesting that the singer wants their partner to better themselves and reflect on their actions. The perspective shifts from the initial verse's victim to the chorus's empowerment, where the singer claims that they are moving on and waiting for someone better.
The production, featuring angry punk rock instrumentation, reflects the song's aggressive, confrontational lyrics, creating a sound that matches the song's themes. The song's overall message is one of standing up to toxic sensibilities and having the courage to say no to those who refuse to change or make an effort in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Kill two birds with one stone
You tried to accomplish two things at once by hurting me and benefiting yourself.
Leave me here all alone
You abandoned me without any regards for my feelings.
Take everything I had
You selfishly took away everything that I held dear.
Storm out and leave mad
You left in a fit of anger with no consideration for how it would affect me.
When you leave don't come back
I don't want you to return after the way you've treated me.
Like all those people that
You're just like all the others who have hurt me before.
Get what they want
You only care about getting what you want, regardless of who you hurt in the process.
And get what they need
You don't consider the needs of others, only your own.
Agree to disagree because you can't have me
We'll never see eye-to-eye because I won't be with someone who treats me the way you have.
Is this what you wanted?
Is this the result you were hoping for by mistreating me?
Too bad I ain't got it
Sorry to disappoint you, but I won't let you hurt me anymore.
Is this what you needed?
Did you really need to hurt me to feel better about yourself?
When you leave me here bleeding
You've caused me so much pain and heartache that I feel like I'm bleeding internally.
Is this how you treat me?
Your actions have shown me that you have no respect for me or my feelings.
Well I'd rather be lonely
I'd rather be alone than be with someone who mistreats me.
Grow up, grow up
It's time for you to mature and start acting like an adult.
I don't need a son
I don't need someone who acts immature and disrespectful like a child.
You are not the one
You're not the right person for me, and your actions have shown me that.
The one for me will come eventually
I have faith that the right person will come along for me, and you're not it.
The one for me you will see
I hope one day you'll realize that we were never meant to be together.
I just need a man
I need someone who can act like a mature, respectful adult in our relationship.
You need a different plan
You need to change your ways and start treating people with respect if you ever want to be in a healthy relationship.
You're nothing without me
Don't act like you're doing me a favor by being with me, because the truth is, you need to change your ways if you ever want to be in a successful relationship.
Now that you're all alone
Now that you're single again, I hope you take this time to reflect on your actions and how they've affected others.
No one to call your own
Now that you're single again, you don't have anyone to care for or depend on you.
To get what you want
You'll go to great lengths, even if it means hurting others, to get what you want.
And what you need
You don't consider the needs of others, only your own.
Agree to disagree because you can't have me
We'll never see eye-to-eye because I won't be with someone who treats me the way you have.
Contributed by Aubrey C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.