Put u raj
Thompson Lyrics


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Patty don't tell me one thing and change your mind
We might be in bed together but the deal's not signed
They say you collect shrunken heads, would you like to have mine?

Patty Don't You Put Me Down
Don't colour me cruel

You're so used to skimming the ace and palming the jack
The right hand giving and the left hand taking it back
At society functions they probably give you more slack

Patty Don't You Put Me Down
Don't colour me cruel

You can stamp all you want, but this ain't television
I can't fix it all with a small incision
It's a meltdown you're having, not nuclear fission
There's no room service at the seaman's mission

In your ten watt world it's beyond any pleasure you know
To stick your fingers in the socket, and give yourself a glow
Keep that up and they might make you part of the show





Patty Don't You Put Me Down
Don't colour me cruel

Overall Meaning

The song "Put u raj" by Thompson is a powerful expression of a relationship that has been damaged by mistrust and manipulation. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and anger towards the woman in question, Patty, who is accused of not being straightforward and honest with her partner. The opening lines, "Patty don't tell me one thing and change your mind, we might be in bed together but the deal's not signed" suggests that there is a lack of commitment and trust between the two, with Patty's intentions and words consistently changing.


The second verse provides insight into Patty's character and behavior, suggesting that she is someone who is adept at deceiving others for her gain. "You're so used to skimming the ace and palming the jack, the right hand giving and the left hand taking it back, at society functions they probably give you more slack" paints a picture of someone who is manipulative and always trying to gain the upper hand. This is followed by the chorus, "Patty Don't You Put Me Down, Don't colour me cruel" which seems to indicate that while the singer is angry and frustrated with Patty, he still cares for her and doesn't want to be seen as cruel by others.


The last verse takes a different turn, highlighting the singer's frustration with Patty's behavior and how he cannot fix things no matter how hard he tries. The line "there's no room service at the seaman's mission" suggests that the situation is beyond his control and that the metaphorical "meltdown" Patty is having cannot be resolved easily. The final lines, "to stick your fingers in the socket, and give yourself a glow, keep that up and they might make you part of the show" convey a sense of warning and desperation to Patty, urging her not to continue her ways or risk becoming an object of ridicule.


Line by Line Meaning

Patty don't tell me one thing and change your mind
Don't make false promises and contradict yourself


We might be in bed together but the deal's not signed
We may be intimate, but our relationship is not officially committed


They say you collect shrunken heads, would you like to have mine?
You have a reputation for collecting strange things, would you like to add me to your collection?


Patty Don't You Put Me Down
Don't criticize, shame or belittle me


Don't colour me cruel
Don't try to make yourself seem kind while hurting me


You're so used to skimming the ace and palming the jack
You're experienced in cheating and taking advantage of others


The right hand giving and the left hand taking it back
You give with one hand and take away with the other


At society functions they probably give you more slack
People tolerate your bad behavior in social settings


You can stamp all you want, but this ain't television
You can't magically fix things like on TV


I can't fix it all with a small incision
Problems can't be easily solved with a superficial approach


It's a meltdown you're having, not nuclear fission
You're having an emotional breakdown, not a scientific explosion


There's no room service at the seaman's mission
You can't expect luxury and convenience in every situation


In your ten watt world it's beyond any pleasure you know
In your limited perspective, you can't comprehend greater joys


To stick your fingers in the socket, and give yourself a glow
To seek risky thrills that may harm you


Keep that up and they might make you part of the show
Your dangerous behavior might make you a spectacle for others




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: B.A. WELCH, CHUCK BERRY, DALE HAWKINS, DUKE ELLINGTON, ELEANOR BROADWATER, HANK MARVIN, J HARRIS, JEAN REINHARDT, JUAN TIZOL, RICHARD JOHN THOMPSON, STANLEY J LEWIS

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