Dude Of Lutes
Dude of Lutes: A Duel of Hearts and Desires
Lyrics
Tell me what to do to make your heart break
Talking about actions to evoke a strong emotional response, particularly heartbreak.
Tell me what you done dang-a did on me
Asking for information about actions that led to feeling betrayed.
You know that I can't stay, waste another day
Expressing an inability to remain in the current situation and waste more time.
Waiting like a tree
Using waiting imagery, feeling stagnant like a tree.
Cause you were dueling with the man in me
Referring to a conflict or struggle with a version of oneself.
Pow
Onomatopoeic expression, possibly representing a sudden impact or realization.
Tell me what to do to make you lonesome
Seeking guidance on actions to induce a sense of loneliness.
Begging down upon my bended knee
Describing a submissive, pleading posture.
Call me on the phone, don't leave me alone
Requesting communication to avoid solitude but questioning its authenticity.
Honey, that don't sound like me
Expressing doubt about the authenticity of the suggested actions.
Cause you were dueling with the man in me
Reiterating the internal conflict or competition with oneself.
Tell me what to do
Asking for guidance on actions to bring satisfaction.
To satisfy poor you
Expressing a willingness to fulfill the other person's needs.
You never crossed my mind before
Acknowledging the absence of the person in thoughts before.
And I damn sure hope you do
Expressing hope that the person will come to mind in the future.
Come correct and keep it the same
Encouraging the other person to remain genuine and consistent.
And I'll be singing auf wiedersehen
Using German phrase "auf wiedersehen" (goodbye) and indicating a farewell.
Everybody wanna get a piece of your time
Observing the demand for the person's time but lack of willingness to compensate.
But none these sons a bitches wanna pay you a dime
Highlighting the selfishness of others in not valuing the person's time.
And you can't survive on salute
Stating that acknowledgment alone is insufficient for survival.
Y'all hail the dude of lutes
Praising the person as the "dude of lutes," possibly referring to a skilled musician.
Pow
Onomatopoeic expression, similar to line 7, representing impact or emphasis.
Tell me what to do to make you lovesick
Inquiring about actions to make someone deeply infatuated or lovesick.
Pour your heart on out and baby let it bleed
Encouraging emotional expression and vulnerability.
Cause I don't give a damn if I can't be your man
Indicating a lack of concern if unable to fulfill the role of a romantic partner.
Baby I ain't got what you need
Acknowledging personal limitations in meeting the other person's needs.
Cause you was dealing with the dude indeed
Confirming the internal struggle or competition mentioned earlier.
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