Rude
Tiffany Alvord Lyrics


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Saturday morning, jumped out of bed
And put on his best suit.
He got in his car and raced like a jet
All the way to you.
Knocked on your door with heart in hand
To ask you one question
Cause he knows that you're an old-fashioned man, yeah
He said, can I have your daughter for the rest of my life?
Say yes, say yes, cause I need to know
You say you'll never get your blessing till the day I die
Tough luck, my friend, but the answer is no!
Why you gotta be so rude?
Don't you know I'm human, too?
Why you gotta be so rude?
I'm gonna marry him anyway!
Marry that boy, marry him anyway
Marry that boy, no matter what you say
Marry that boy and we'll be a family!
Why you gotta be so rude?
I hate to do this, you leave no choice
Can't live without him!
Love him or hate him boys will be boys
Standing at that altar.
Or we will run away to another galaxy
You know, you know I'm in love with him
I will go anywhere he goes!
Pre-He said, can I have your daughter for the rest of my life?
Say yes, say yes, cause I need to know
You say you'll never get your blessing till the day I die
Tough luck, my friend, cause the answer still no!
Why you gotta be so rude?
Don't you know I'm human, too?
Why you gotta be so rude?
I'm gonna marry him anyway!
Marry that boy, marry him anyway
Marry that boy, no matter what you say
Marry that boy and we'll be a family!
Why you gotta be so rude?
Why you gotta be so rude?
Pre-Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life?
Say yes, say yes, cause I need to know
You say you'll never get your blessing till the day I die
Tough luck, my friend, but no still means no!
Why you gotta be so rude?
Don't you know I'm human, too?
Why you gotta be so rude?
I'm gonna marry him anyway!
Marry that boy, marry him anyway
Marry that boy, no matter what you say
Marry that boy and we'll be a family!




Why you gotta be so rude?
Why you gotta be so rude?

Overall Meaning

The song β€œRude” by Tiffany Alvord expresses a story of a couple in love but facing disapproval from the girl’s father. The girl’s boyfriend is willing to go to great lengths to be with her, even if it means being rude to her father. He is asking the father for permission to marry his daughter, but the father is denying him. The song expresses the frustration and determination of the couple, as the girl declares that she will marry her boyfriend anyway, even if her father does not give his blessing.


The lyrics of the song are quite emotional, as they express how love can sometimes be a difficult journey. The couple is faced with obstacles in the form of disapproval and rejection, but they remain determined to be together. The use of rhetorical questions such as β€œWhy you gotta be so rude?” highlights the fact that they feel unfairly treated and rejected. The song also seems to suggest that love is more powerful than the opinions of others and that the couple is willing to make any sacrifices necessary to be together.


Overall, β€œRude” by Tiffany Alvord is a touching and emotional song that tells a story of love, determination, and overcoming obstacles. The powerful lyrics and melody make it a popular tune with listeners of all ages.


Line by Line Meaning

Saturday morning, jumped out of bed
The singer wakes up early and with excitement.


And put on his best suit.
The singer wants to make a good impression and dresses up.


He got in his car and raced like a jet
The singer drives as fast as possible to reach the destination quickly.


All the way to you.
The artist is going to meet someone special.


Knocked on your door with heart in hand
The artist wants to ask for something important.


To ask you one question
The singer has a specific question in mind to ask.


Cause he knows that you're an old-fashioned man, yeah
The singer is aware of the traditional values of the person they are meeting.


He said, can I have your daughter for the rest of my life?
The artist is asking to marry the person's daughter.


Say yes, say yes, cause I need to know
The artist is eagerly waiting for the response and wants a clear answer.


You say you'll never get your blessing till the day I die
The person rejects the request for marriage and says the answer will always be no.


Tough luck, my friend, but the answer is no!
The person is firm in their decision and refuses the request once again.


Why you gotta be so rude?
The artist is upset and wonders why the person is being rude and not respectful.


Don't you know I'm human, too?
The singer wants to be treated with dignity as a fellow human being.


I'm gonna marry him anyway!
The singer has made up their mind and will marry the person they love, regardless of the objections raised.


Marry that boy, marry him anyway
The singer is determined to marry the person they love, and nothing will stop them.


Marry that boy, no matter what you say
The artist is not willing to listen to objections or reasons and will marry the person anyway.


Marry that boy and we'll be a family!
The artist is looking forward to starting a new family with the person they love.


I hate to do this, you leave no choice
The singer feels sorry for having to go against the person's wishes, but they feel they have no other options.


Can't live without him!
The singer is deeply in love with the person and cannot imagine a life without them.


Love him or hate him boys will be boys
The artist acknowledges that people have different personalities and that the person they love is who they are.


Standing at that altar.
The artist imagines getting married to the person they love, despite the objections raised by others.


Or we will run away to another galaxy
The artist is willing to go to great lengths to be with the person they love, including running away to another planet.


You know, you know I'm in love with him
The singer reiterates their deep love for the person they want to marry.


I will go anywhere he goes!
The artist is willing to follow the person they love anywhere, including life's journey.


Tough luck, my friend, cause the answer still no!
The person still refuses the request for marriage.




Writer(s): Atweh Nasri Tony, Messinger Adam David, Pellizzer Mark Richard, Tanasijczuk Alexander, Spivak Ben

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@mlle.etoile1125

Saturday morning jumped out of bed
And put on his best suit
Got in his car and raced like a jet
All the way to you
Knocked on your door with heart in hand
To ask you one question
'Cause he knows that you're an old-fashioned man, yeah

He said can I have your daughter for the rest of my life?
Say yes, say yes 'cause I need to know
You say you'll never get your blessing 'til the day I die
Tough luck, my friend, but the answer is 'No'

Why you gotta be so rude?
Don't you know I'm human too?
Why you gotta be so rude?
I'm gonna marry him anyway

Marry that boy
Marry him anyway
Marry that boy
Yeah, no matter what you say
Marry that boy
And we'll be a family
Why you gotta be so
Rude

I hate to do this, you leave no choice
Can't live without him
Love him or hate him boys will be boys
Standing at that altar
Or we will run away
To another galaxy, you know
You know I'm in love with him
I will go anywhere he go

He said can I have your daughter for the rest of my life?
Say yes, say yes 'cause I need to know
You say you'll never get your blessing 'til the day I die
Tough luck, my friend, 'cause the answer's still 'No"

Why you gotta be so rude?
Don't you know I'm human too?
Why you gotta be so rude?
I'm gonna marry him anyway

Marry that boy
Marry him anyway
Marry that boy
Yeah, no matter what you say
Marry that boy
And we'll be a family
Why you gotta be so
Rude
Why you gotta be so
Rude

Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life?
Say yes, say yes 'cause I need to know
You say, I'll never get your blessing 'til the day I die
Tough luck, my friend, but 'No' still means 'No'!

Why you gotta be so rude?
Don't you know I'm human too?
Why you gotta be so rude?
I'm gonna marry him anyway

Marry that boy
Marry him anyway
Marry that boy
Yeah, no matter what you say
Marry that boy
And we'll be a family
Why you gotta be so
Rude
Why you gotta be so
Rude



All comments from YouTube:

@TiffanyAlvord

Reading the comments and some of you guys crack me up, haha. The debates you have and what you say, it definitely makes me laugh. Thank you for the positive criticism as well as the sweet comments (or negative, haha). I love you all! I know there's always room to improve and I know I'm not the best, but thank you for sticking around on this journey as I figure it out. Much love,

-TiffanyΒ 

@kyleighnichols3205

I love watching you because unlike other people, you know your not the best, nobody is the best, but your probably my favorite singer 😘

@mariusm4829

I'm watching your videos Tiffany about 3 years and honestly i want you to know cause all are the best and beautifull .People who dislike your beautifull work will be more ,but please dont forget cause your real and true fans will be here for you ,will support you and will make you to smile all the time .I hope cause you will read this message Tiffany .I'm sending you a big hug from milllion miles away to you and hope cause will get it .

@JustCallMeTomo

Listening to this is so soothing, great cover.

@allie6733

I love watching your vids and listening to your songs, you're not like the other singers, you're really simple but amazing at the same time you don't try to be someone you're not, you're just you and you're perfect. You're really talented! Seriously, I love all your songs and covers! I'm really excited about your album <3

@ErikStone

Thanks Tiffany for being so humble and sweet about the comments. I love that about you! I for one love your voice. That's why I listen to your music every day. You have a soothing effect when you sing. Thanks for the beauty you bring to us all!! ~~ Erik

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@penguinsandwich9202

You know, this version actually makes more sense than the original, because it poses the daughter as the one confronting her father rather than her boyfriend. It seems inappropriate for the guy to rebuke her father immediately after asking for his approval. He'd be in no position to call someone rude after pulling a stunt like that. The woman in this situation is far-better suited to question her own father's judgement than the man who is actively trying to become a part of their lives.

Anyway, you're voice in incredible. Keep it up.

@amsaric

Brian Kelly I agree. This is amazing! But I never thought the original was the guy calling the dad rude to his face but rather pouting in a corner. hahahah

@SammieKaos

amsaric LOL XD

@valentinabevilacqua394

Brian Kelly But Tiffany said: "He said: can I have your daughter for the rest of my life"

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