'Tain't Nobody's Business
Unapologetic Freedom: Tain't Nobody's Business
Lyrics
There ain't nothin' I can do, or nothin' I can say
Expressing helplessness in the face of criticism, unable to change opinions.
That folks don't criticise me,
Acknowledging that people will find fault in actions and words.
But I'm going to do just as I want to anyway,
Asserting independence and determination to act as desired despite criticism.
And don't care if you all despise me!
Indifference to others' disapproval, emphasizing personal freedom.
If I should take a notion
Contemplating a spontaneous action, possibly with consequences.
To jump into the ocean,
Imagining the scenario of jumping into the ocean.
'T'aint nobody's business if I do, do, do!
Declaring that personal actions are nobody's business.
If I go to church on Sunday,
Referencing a contrast between religious activities and a carefree lifestyle.
Then just shimmy down on Monday,
Describing a transition from church on Sunday to a more relaxed behavior on Monday.
'T'aint nobody's business if I do, if I do!
Reiterating the theme that personal choices are private matters.
If my friend ain't got no money,
Offering financial assistance to a friend without concern for judgment.
And I say, "Take all mine, honey",
Expressing generosity by telling a friend to take all available money.
'T'aint nobody's business if I do, do, do do!
Emphasizing that personal generosity is not subject to external scrutiny.
If I give him my lasy nickel,
Giving away the last bit of personal resources, potentially facing difficulties.
And it leaves me in a pickle,
Acknowledging the challenging situation resulting from giving away the last nickel.
'T'aint nobody's business if I do, if I do!
Reaffirming the right to make personal choices without interference.
There, I'd rather my man was hittin' me,
Expressing a preference for enduring hardship from a loved one over abandonment.
Than to jump right up and quittin' me,
Highlighting the personal preference for enduring difficulties in a relationship.
'T'aint nobody's business if I do, do, do do!
Reiterating that personal matters should remain private.
I swear I won't call no copper
Pledging not to involve law enforcement even in the case of personal harm.
If I'm beat up by my papa,
Accepting potential harm from a family member without seeking legal intervention.
'T'aint nobody's business if I do, if I do!
Asserting the right to handle personal matters without external interference.
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