Take A Hint
Victoria Justice Victorious Cast and Elizabeth Gillies Lyrics


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Why am I always hit on by the boys I never like
I can always see 'em coming from the left and from the right
I don't want to be a priss, I just try to be polite
But it always seems to bite me in the '

Ask me for my number, yeah you put me on the spot
You think that we should hook-up, but I think that we should not
You had me at hello, then you opened up your mouth
And that is when it started going south
Oh!

Get your hands off my hips, 'fore I'll punch you in the lips
Stop your staring at my' hey!
Take a hint, take a hint
No you can't buy me a drink, let me tell you what I think
I think you could use a mint
Take a hint, take a hint
La, la, la'.
T-take a hint, take a hint
La, la, la'.

I guess you still don't get it, so let's take it from the top
You asked me what my sign is, and I told you it was stop
And if I only had a dime for every name that you just dropped
You'd be here and I'd be on a yacht
Oh!

Get your hands off my hips, or I'll punch you in the lips
Stop your staring at my' hey!
Take a hint, take a hint
No you can't buy me a drink, let me tell you what I think
I think you could use a mint
Take a hint, take a hint
La, la, la'.
T-take a hint, take a hint
La, la, la'.

What about 'no' don't you get
So go and tell your friends
I'm not really interested
It's about time that you're leavin'
I'm gonna count to three and
Open my eyes and
You'll be gone

One.
Get your hands off my'
Two.
Or I'll punch you in the'
Three.
Stop your staring at my'
Hey!
Take a hint, take a hint
I am not your missing link
Let me tell you what I think




I think you could use a mint
Vic, Liz: take a hint, take a hint

Overall Meaning

"Take A Hint" by Victoria Justice and Elizabeth Gillies is an empowering song that speaks to a common experience many women face- being hit on by men they are not interested in. The lyrics discuss the frustration that comes from constantly being pursued by the wrong people in uncomfortable situations. The song begins by highlighting the singer’s experience with constantly being approached by boys she has no interest in. She tries to be polite but often feels like it gets her into trouble, such as when she is put on the spot to give out her phone number.


The chorus suggests that the singer has had enough, and she urges the boys to “take a hint” and stop pursuing her. The lyrics get more assertive as the song progresses, with the singer threatening to punch in the lips the boys who will not take the hint. The song speaks to the idea that it is not enough to just say “no, thank you” when someone is making you uncomfortable, sometimes it takes being more assertive to make them stop pursuing you.


Overall, this song is an anthem of empowerment for women who have felt harassed or badgered by men who won't take “no” for an answer. It encourages standing up for oneself and speaking out against unwanted advances, making it a relatable song for people of all ages and genders.


Line by Line Meaning

Why am I always hit on by the boys I never like
I am puzzled as to why I am always approached by boys who do not meet my preferences.


I can always see 'em coming from the left and from the right
I am highly observant and can sense guys hitting on me from either direction.


I don't want to be a priss, I just try to be polite
I do not intend to be coy, but I attempt to be courteous in rejecting boys.


But it always seems to bite me in the '
Unfortunately, it always leads to negative consequences for me.


Ask me for my number, yeah you put me on the spot
You put me in an uncomfortable position by asking for my phone number.


You think that we should hook-up, but I think that we should not
Your romantic interest is not reciprocated by me, and I suggest we do not form a relationship.


You had me at hello, then you opened up your mouth
Initially, I was attracted to you when we first met, but then you started speaking.


And that is when it started going south
At that point, our interaction took a negative turn.


Get your hands off my hips, 'fore I'll punch you in the lips
Remove your hands from my waist immediately, or I will retaliate physically.


Stop your staring at my' hey!
I am disconcerted by your gaze upon me and wish for you to cease immediately.


Take a hint, take a hint
Take a hint from my actions and words that I am not interested in you.


No you can't buy me a drink, let me tell you what I think
I refuse your offer of a beverage and would like to state my opinion.


I think you could use a mint
I advise you to freshen your breath.


I guess you still don't get it, so let's take it from the top
You seem to not have comprehended my rejection, so we need to start over from the beginning.


You asked me what my sign is, and I told you it was stop
When you posed the question of my zodiac symbol, I responded with the word 'stop' indicating my lack of interest.


And if I only had a dime for every name that you just dropped
My financial situation would significantly improve if I received payment every time you dropped a name.


You'd be here and I'd be on a yacht
You would be financially supporting me, and I would be living luxuriously on a yacht.


What about 'no' don't you get
I am unsure why you are unable to understand the meaning behind the word 'no.'


So go and tell your friends, I'm not really interested
Inform your friends that there is no romantic interest from my side.


It's about time that you're leavin', I'm gonna count to three and
I would appreciate it if you departed from my vicinity, and I will count to three before taking further action.


Open my eyes and, you'll be gone
When I open my eyes after counting to three, I expect you to have left.


I am not your missing link
You should not perceive me as a person who has the qualities that you seek.


Vic, Liz: take a hint, take a hint
My friend and I are conveying a message to you to take a hint and to stop pursuing us.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: MEGHAN SHAHNAZ KABIR, PAUL KADISH KEVIN, JAMES MICHAEL

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@koffin977

Jade: Starts counting
8 year old me: Wait-

@ajaybhatt4504

CupOKoffee Lol same 😂

@itzareaper2414

Im confused

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@1nkwels

wait that illegal

@lexilouandsophietoo3515

How do you do the bold text I forgot

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@peewee139

“but it always seem to bite me in the-“
“ask me for-“
lowkey nick trying to say ass lmao nice

@minecraftgirl1383

i sound like red cream soda from t roc 5

@simplehqney1634

jared is not my name dont forget “stop your staring at my—“

@minecraftgirl1383

@@simplehqney1634 me and red cream soda: uhm we don't know

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