Don't Ask Me
The Saddle Club feat. Veronica Lyrics
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SAY'IN LINES IN THE PARTS THEY'RE PLAY'IN
AND I HEAR PEOPLE EXPLAIN'IN
ALL THE CHOICES THAT THEY'RE MAK'IN BUT
PLEASE I BEG TO DIFFER
HUMBLE YOURSELF, YOU'LL LEARN MUCH QUICKER
WELL I DON'T KNOW
I COULDN'T TELL YOU
I HAVEN'T BEEN DOWN THIS
ROAD BEFORE
DON'T ASK ME
CUZ I'M ONLY EIGHTEEN
I HAVEN'T SEEN WHAT I'M GONNA BE
WELL I GET PEOPLE ASK'IN ME
WHERE IS IT YOU WANNA BE
TELL'IN ME SORRY YOU'LL ONLY FIND
THAT YOU'RE WASTING YOUR GOOD TIME AND
BE CAREFUL LITTLE HONEY
CUZ IF YOU FAIL WHO'S GONNA BRING HOME THE MONEY?
WELL I DON'T KNOW
AND I'M NOT SURE
I COULDN'T TELL YOU I HAVEN'T BEEN DOWN THIS
ROAD BEFORE
DON'T ASK ME
CUZ I'M ONLY EIGHTEEN
AND YOU'RE NOT WHERE I WANT TO BE
HAVEN'T TRAVELED THE DEEP BLUE SEA
OR PICKED FROM AN APPLE TREE
I STILL LIVE WITH MY FAMILY
AND I SURE DON'T HAVE ANY EXPERTISE BUT
I'M SETTING OUT TO FIND
WHATEVER HAPPENS TO BE ON MY MIND
WHATEVER IT IS, WHATEVER IT IS,
WELL I DON'T KNOW! AND I'M NOT SURE!
I COULDN'T TELL YOU I HAVEN'T BEEN DOWN THIS ROAD BEFORE!
DON'T ASK ME CUZ I'M JUST EIGHTEEN AND YOU'RE
NOT WHERE I WANT TO BE
DON'T ASK ME! NO, DON'T ASK ME!
DON'T ASK ME
The song "Don't Ask Me" by The Saddle Club feat. Veronica is a reflection of the difficulties and pressures that young people face as they transition into adulthood. The lyrics describe the frustration of being constantly questioned about the future and the feeling of being judged for not having all the answers. The singer acknowledges that they do not have all the answers themselves and that they are still figuring out their own path in life. The chorus, "Don't ask me, 'cause I'm only eighteen, I haven't seen what I'm gonna be," emphasizes this point.
The verses of the song touch on different themes related to this struggle for independence and identity. The first verse talks about people who boast about their accomplishments and criticize others for their choices. The singer urges them to be more humble and open to learning from others. In the second verse, the singer addresses those who urge caution and advise against taking risks. They reject this advice, stating that they are determined to pursue their own goals and find their own way in life.
Overall, "Don't Ask Me" is a song that beautifully captures the complexities of navigating the challenging transition from youth to adulthood. It is a reminder that it is okay not to have all the answers at a young age and that everyone's journey is unique.
Line by Line Meaning
I SEE PEOPLE TALK'IN
Observing individuals communicate
SAY'IN LINES IN THE PARTS THEY'RE PLAY'IN
Reciting scripted dialogues in their roles
AND I HEAR PEOPLE EXPLAIN'IN
Listening to explanations of others
ALL THE CHOICES THAT THEY'RE MAK'IN BUT
However, they're describing their decision making
PLEASE I BEG TO DIFFER
I respectfully disagree
HUMBLE YOURSELF, YOU'LL LEARN MUCH QUICKER
Be modest and you'll gain knowledge faster
WELL I DON'T KNOW
I am uncertain
AND I'M NOT SURE
I lack confidence in my answer
I COULDN'T TELL YOU
I don't have the information to provide an answer
I HAVEN'T BEEN DOWN THIS
I have not experienced this before
ROAD BEFORE
I am unfamiliar with this situation
DON'T ASK ME
Don't ask me for advice or guidance
CUZ I'M ONLY EIGHTEEN
I am young and inexperienced
I HAVEN'T SEEN WHAT I'M GONNA BE
I haven't discovered my future yet
WELL I GET PEOPLE ASK'IN ME
People often inquire of me
WHERE IS IT YOU WANNA BE
What is your desired location or status?
TELL'IN ME SORRY YOU'LL ONLY FIND
Advising me that I will only waste my time
THAT YOU'RE WASTING YOUR GOOD TIME AND
You are squandering your valuable time
BE CAREFUL LITTLE HONEY,
Be cautious, my dear
CUZ IF YOU FAIL WHO'S GONNA BRING HOME THE MONEY?
If you are unsuccessful, who will provide for the household?
HAVEN'T TRAVELED THE DEEP BLUE SEA
I haven't journeyed the vast ocean
OR PICKED FROM AN APPLE TREE
Nor have I plucked fruits from a tree
I STILL LIVE WITH MY FAMILY
I still reside with my immediate relatives
AND I SURE DON'T HAVE ANY EXPERTISE BUT
Although I lack proficiency
I'M SETTING OUT TO FIND
I'm embarking to discover
WHATEVER HAPPENS TO BE ON MY MIND
Whatever is on my thoughts
WHATEVER IT IS, WHATEVER IT IS,
Regardless of what it is
DON'T ASK ME! NO, DON'T ASK ME!
Do not seek my opinion!
DON'T ASK ME
Do not request my input
Contributed by Carson V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.