Johnny Get Angry
Love's Battlecry: Johnny, Show Me You Care!
Lyrics
Johnny, I said we were through
Expressing the end of the relationship with Johnny.
Just to see what you would do
Testing Johnny's reaction to the breakup.
You stood there and hung your head
Observing Johnny's remorseful posture.
Made me wish that I were dead
Johnny's reaction causes intense emotional distress.
Oh, Johnny get angry, Johnny get mad
Encouraging Johnny to express anger and assertiveness.
Give me the biggest lecture I ever had
Desiring a strong response from Johnny, possibly a scolding.
I want a brave man, I want a cave man
Expressing a preference for a bold and assertive partner.
Johnny, show me that you care, really care for me
Requesting genuine care and concern from Johnny.
Every time you danced with me
Highlighting Johnny's lack of assertiveness while dancing.
You let freddy cut in constantly
Noticing Johnny allowing others to interrupt the dance.
When he'd ask, you'd never speak
Johnny's silence when asked about dancing with others.
Must you always be so meek?
Criticizing Johnny for being too passive.
Oh, Johnny get angry, Johnny get mad
Reiterating the desire for Johnny to express anger.
Give me the biggest lecture I ever had
Seeking a strong reaction, perhaps a scolding or lecture.
I want a brave man, I want a cave man
Expressing a preference for a courageous and assertive man.
Johnny, show me that you care, really care for me
Reiterating the need for genuine care and concern from Johnny.
Every girl wants someone who
Desiring a partner who is reliable and respectable.
She can always look up to
Expecting Johnny to be someone she can admire.
You know I love you, of course
Expressing love for Johnny but also a desire for assertiveness.
Let me know that you're the boss
Asking Johnny to demonstrate dominance in the relationship.
Oh, Johnny get angry, Johnny get mad
Repeating the call for Johnny to express anger and assertiveness.
Give me the biggest lecture I ever had
Insisting on a significant reaction, possibly a scolding.
I want a brave man, I want a cave man
Reiterating the preference for a strong and bold partner.
Johnny, show me that you care, really care for me
Emphasizing the need for authentic care and concern from Johnny.
Johnny, care for me, Johnny
Repeating the plea for genuine care from Johnny.
Johnny, Johnny, Johnny, Johnny
Repetition, possibly for emphasis or a rhythmic effect.
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