She Never Took No for an Answer

Unyielding Rebellion: John Cale's Undaunted Anthem
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Lyrics

There's a parking lot viper alone in the dream

Describing a dangerous or deceptive person in a parking lot, symbolizing hidden threats or deceit in dreams.

A fabulous disaster of an underground queen

Referring to an intriguing and chaotic figure who is a disaster but holds a special status in the underground scene.

She never took no for an answer

Emphasizing the resilience and determination of the character, highlighting her refusal to accept rejection.

Never took no for an answer

Reiteration of the theme, emphasizing the character's persistent nature in the face of adversity.


Carnivorous lovers can sometimes be fooled

Warning about the deceptive nature of intense or voracious lovers who may be misled.

Crashing to earth as they reach for the moon

Describing a crash or failure in pursuing ambitious goals, reaching for the moon but falling to earth.

And never take no for an answer

Reiterating the theme of not accepting rejection, even in the face of setbacks or failures.

Never take no for an answer

Restating the refusal to accept no as an answer, reinforcing the theme of persistence.


Break up your troubles throw them away

Encouraging the act of breaking away from troubles and choosing to escape by unconventional means, like sleeping on a train.

We'll sleep on the train let's leave them today

Suggesting an immediate departure, leaving behind problems and difficulties.

And never take no for an answer

Continuing the theme of not accepting rejection and advocating for a carefree attitude towards obstacles.

Never take no for an answer

Reiterating the idea of persistence and not taking no for an answer in the face of challenges.


Blood in their eyes blood on the spoon

Depicting a violent or intense situation with blood imagery, possibly indicating a dark or troubled scenario.

Blood on the smile of the man in the moon

Describing a sinister smile and the presence of blood, adding to the mysterious and unsettling atmosphere.

They never took no for an answer

Stressing the theme of persistence, even in situations that may seem hopeless or challenging.

Never took no for an answer

Reiterating the idea that the characters depicted do not accept rejection, emphasizing their determination.


It's the easiest lesson that's taught out of school

Highlighting the simplicity of a lesson learned outside formal education and the influence of heroes in foolish living.

We all have our heroes when we're living like fools

Suggesting that everyone has their role models or inspirations when living in a carefree or unconventional manner.

Never take no for an answer

Reiterating the refusal to accept rejection, underlining the persistence advocated throughout the lyrics.

Never take no for an answer

Final reinforcement of the theme, emphasizing the importance of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

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