It Just Won't Do
Tim Deluxe feat. Sam Obernik Lyrics

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My eyes, they cannot see
Other guys, that are cuter
And my ears they cannot hear
My friends say
I should walk away

But my heart, it won't obey
It won't do, without you

I doubt my heart, it won't obey
It just won't do, without you

My knees they don't go weak
They don't go giddy-up
When you don't call me
And my head
It doesn't spin
So don't try me, with your sweet nothings

But my heart, it won't obey
It won't do, without you
I doubt my heart, it won't obey
It just won't do, without you

My mind is buggin' out
When I think you're it
See me run, lickety split
And my toes, watch them curl
Don't call me babe 'cause I ain't your little girl

But my heart, it won't obey
It won't do, without you
I doubt my heart, it won't obey
It just won't do, without you

My mind is buggin' out
When I think your're it
See me run, lickety split
And my toes watch them curl
So don't call me babe 'cause I ain't your little girl

But my heart, it won't obey
It won't do, without you

I doubt my heart, it won't obey
It just won't do, without you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tim Deluxe and Sam Obernik's song 'It Just Won't Do' convey a gripping sense of powerlessness in the face of infatuation. The song's protagonist seems to be bewildered by their own emotions, as they describe the various bodily responses they do and don't feel in the absence of their love interest. However, in the midst of all this uncertainty, the one thing the singer is sure of is that they cannot live without the object of their affections.

Throughout the song, the singer's inability to control their heart is felt forcefully, as they describe their physical reactions (or lack thereof) to their surroundings. The lyrics are quite clever in the way they convey this sense of powerlessness - by describing what the singer's body *doesn't* do, they subtly suggest that the one thing their heart *does* do (i.e. maintain a fierce attraction to the person they desire) is beyond their control. The repeated assertion that "it just won't do, without you" reinforces the idea that the singer is helplessly reliant on their love interest and would be unable to function without them.

Overall, the lyrics of 'It Just Won't Do' paint a vivid picture of the intense feelings of infatuation and powerlessness that can come with being in love. The song's melody and upbeat tempo contrast nicely with the somewhat melancholic lyrics, creating a catchy tune that is sure to get stuck in your head.

Line by Line Meaning

My eyes, they cannot see
I’m not interested in other guys who may seem more attractive

Other guys, that are cuter
I don't look at other guys, even if they're better looking than you

And my ears they cannot hear
I tune out my friends when they tell me to walk away

My friends say
My friends advise me

I should walk away
To leave the person I like

But my heart, it won't obey
Despite hearing all the advice from people, I can't help how I feel about you

It won't do, without you
I can't live without you

My knees they don't go weak
You don't make me weak in the knees

They don't go giddy-up
You don't make me feel giddy

When you don't call me
When you don't call or text me

And my head
My mind