Undecided
Indecision and Love's Quandary: Chick Webb's Musical Dilemma
Lyrics
First you say you do
Expressing initial agreement or affirmation.
And then you don't
Contradicting the previous statement, indicating indecision.
And then you say you will
Stating intent to do something.
And then you won't
Revoking the intent expressed in the previous line.
You're undecided now
Describing the current state of indecision.
So what are you gonna do?
Prompting a decision from the indecisive party.
Now you want to play
Expressing a desire to engage in some activity.
And then it's no
Reversing the desire expressed in the previous line.
And when you say you'll stay
Committing to staying or remaining.
That's when you go
Acting contrary to the commitment made in line 9.
You're undecided now
Reiterating the current state of indecision.
So what are you gonna do?
Repeating the question, emphasizing the need for a decision.
I've been sitting on a fence
Metaphorically describing the speaker's position as being on a fence, indicating uncertainty.
And it doesn't make much sense
Stating that the situation is confusing or illogical.
'Cause you keep me in suspense
Expressing the feeling of being kept in suspense, waiting for a decision.
And you know it
Acknowledging that the indecisive party is aware of the impact of their indecision.
Then you promise to return
Making a promise to return.
When you don't
Failing to keep the promise made in the previous line.
I really burn
Expressing emotional pain or distress caused by the broken promise.
Well, I guess I'll never learn
Conveying a sense of resignation or acceptance of a repeated pattern of behavior.
And I show it
Expressing the emotional impact of the situation.
If you've got a heart
Appealing to the emotional side of the indecisive party.
And if you're kind
Emphasizing the importance of kindness and having a heart.
Then don't keep us apart
Advising against keeping two people separated.
Make up your mind
Encouraging the indecisive party to make a decision.
You're undecided now
Reiterating the current state of indecision.
So what are you gonna do?
Repeating the question, reinforcing the urgency of making a decision.
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