Lyrics
Yeah, you get off of my back, baby
Expressing a desire for someone to stop bothering or pressuring the speaker.
Can't you tell you're choking me?
Highlighting the suffocating or oppressive nature of the other person's actions.
Oh, I ain't no pony, baby
Asserting that the speaker is not submissive or easily controlled.
Can't you tell you're choking me?
Reiterating the feeling of being constrained or choked by the other person.
Yeah, you just get off of my back, baby
Repeating the request for the person to stop causing harm or distress.
Can't you see you're hurting me?
Pointing out that the actions of the other person are causing pain.
Well, I don't mind helping you, baby
Expressing a willingness to help occasionally, but not consistently.
Every now, now and then
Indicating a limited willingness to assist from time to time.
Yes, you ain't helped yourself, baby
Observing that the other person has not been proactive in helping themselves for a long time.
Since God knows when
Referring to an extended period during which the other person hasn't taken steps to improve their situation.
So you just get off of my back now, baby
Reiterating the plea for the person to stop causing harm or distress.
Can't you see you're hurting me?
Reemphasizing that the actions of the other person are painful.
Yes, I'm standing here telling you, baby
Communicating that the relationship has reached a breaking point.
This is the end of the line
Expressing fatigue and frustration with being burdened by the other person.
Yes, I'm tired of you riding me, baby
Declaring a refusal to tolerate being ridden or burdened any longer.
I declare I ain't lying
Affirming the truthfulness of the speaker's declaration.
So you just get off of my back, baby
Repeating the plea for the person to stop causing harm or distress.
Can't you see you're hurting me?
Restating that the actions of the other person are hurtful.
Well, you get off, get off, get off, baby
Intensifying the request for the person to cease their harmful behavior.
'Cause you're a heavy, heavy load
Describing the other person as a significant burden or source of trouble.
Yes, you can catch yourself another ride, baby
Suggesting that the other person should find alternative means of support or companionship.
Somewhere further down the road
Indicating that there are other options or opportunities available in the future.
You just get off, get off, baby
Repeating the urgency for the person to stop causing harm or distress.
Can't you see you're hurting me?
Reiterating that the actions of the other person are painful.
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