Please Don't Go
The Rudies Lyrics
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She has a paisley shirt and chartreuse pants, she wears them every time.
She has a chainsaw, the cordless electrical kind.
I remember how much blood dripped from the coffee table
So please, please don't bring mamaw
I still want to keep our family ties,
or all he'll eat are frozen pot pies.
But the next time you decide it would be nice to have a picnic with mamaw
it's not my fault if somebody dies.
The smell in the living room told me my request had been denied.
Dad asked the children to go and play outside.
We found your head wedged under the sofa of brown naugahyde.
I told you not to bring mamaw
I told you please don't bring mamaw
Please don't bring mamaw
In The Rudies's song "Please Don't Go," the lyrics tell a darkly humorous story about a family member named Mamaw and the unfortunate events that occur when she is brought around. The song appears to be narrated by someone pleading with another person not to invite Mamaw to certain events or gatherings due to her bizarre and dangerous behavior.
The first paragraph focuses on Mamaw's eccentric fashion choices, with her paisley shirt and chartreuse pants that she wears repeatedly. The mention of her chainsaw, specifically the cordless electrical type, adds an ominous tone to the description. The mention of blood dripping from the coffee table implies a past incident where Mamaw may have caused harm or danger, painting her as someone to be avoided.
The second paragraph highlights the desire to maintain family bonds, specifically mentioning Uncle Clarence, who is in need of assistance. The singer expresses concern that if Mamaw is included in their plans, Uncle Clarence may only have frozen pot pies to eat, suggesting that her presence can disrupt normal family dynamics. The line "it's not my fault if somebody dies" adds a darkly humorous twist, implying that Mamaw's actions may even lead to fatal consequences.
The third paragraph indicates that the singer's request to exclude Mamaw has been ignored, as evidenced by the smell in the living room. It is implied that the smell is unpleasant, possibly hinting at a decomposition odor. To protect the children from witnessing something disturbing, the father asks them to go and play outside. The shocking revelation that Mamaw's head is discovered wedged under the sofa of brown naugahyde confirms the dangerous and chaotic nature of her presence.
The fourth paragraph reiterates the singer's initial plea not to bring Mamaw, emphasizing the consequences of ignoring that request. The repetition of "Please don't bring Mamaw" reinforces the desperation in the plea, as if the singer's previous warnings and concerns were not taken seriously. The repetition also serves to emphasize the frustration and resignation that the singer feels when faced with the dire and unexpected outcomes that come with Mamaw's presence.
Overall, the lyrics of "Please Don't Go" by The Rudies use dark humor and vivid imagery to tell a cautionary tale about the potential dangers and chaos that can arise from inviting certain individuals into family gatherings. The song serves as a reminder to consider the consequences before inviting someone whose eccentricities and unpredictability may disrupt the harmony of a family gathering.
Line by Line Meaning
She has a paisley shirt and chartreuse pants, she wears them every time.
Mamaw always wears the same outfit, a paisley shirt and chartreuse pants, no matter what the occasion.
She has a chainsaw, the cordless electrical kind.
Mamaw owns a cordless electrical chainsaw, which can be dangerous in certain situations.
I remember how much blood dripped from the coffee table
There was a previous incident where a significant amount of blood spilled on the coffee table, highlighting the potential danger Mamaw brings.
So please, please don't bring mamaw
I am sincerely requesting that Mamaw not be brought to the current situation or event.
I still want to keep our family ties
Despite the concerns about Mamaw, I still value and want to maintain our family connection.
Uncle Clarence needs our help or all he'll eat are frozen pot pies.
Uncle Clarence is in need of assistance, as he only has frozen pot pies as his food option currently.
But the next time you decide it would be nice to have a picnic with mamaw
If you ever consider organizing a picnic outing with Mamaw again, please reconsider.
it's not my fault if somebody dies.
I want to emphasize that if any unfortunate incidents occur, resulting in someone's death, it should not be attributed to me.
The smell in the living room told me my request had been denied.
The unpleasant smell in the living room indicated that my request to not bring Mamaw had been disregarded.
Dad asked the children to go and play outside.
My father instructed the children to go outside, perhaps trying to protect them from any potential harm caused by Mamaw.
We found your head wedged under the sofa of brown naugahyde.
To our horror, we discovered your decapitated head stuck under the brown naugahyde sofa, a grim consequence of bringing Mamaw.
I told you not to bring mamaw
I had previously warned and advised against bringing Mamaw.
Please don't bring mamaw
Once again, I am earnestly pleading to not bring Mamaw.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Joe Newman
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