Lyrics
No more of that guilty talk
No more engaging in talk that induces guilt.
Stand up for a second look
Take a moment to reconsider and reevaluate.
You were the one to comfort me
You provided solace and support in the past.
I won’t believe it
Refusing to accept it as true.
when you say you’re less than me
Rejecting the notion that you are inferior.
Prune back, don’t let him run wild
Control or restrict someone's unrestrained behavior.
for the sake of the middle child
For the sake of the middle child, impose order or discipline.
It’s not the way that it should be
Expressing dissatisfaction with the current situation.
I won’t believe it
Unwilling to accept the claim of having nothing against you.
when you say you’ve got nothing on me
Rejecting the assertion of having no advantage over you.
These aren’t the rules, mum
These rules are not acceptable, addressed to a motherly figure.
Sure way to lose, mum
Following these rules is a sure way to fail, addressing a motherly figure.
I don’t believe in this charade
Expressing disbelief in a deceptive or insincere act.
No more of that foolish talk
Discouraging further discussion of foolish topics.
Take a page from a foreign book
Suggesting learning from a different cultural perspective.
Roll out the red, the lights turn low
Prepare for a special event with dimmed lights and attention.
Crowd in together
Gather closely together.
Now this is our kind of show
This is our preferred type of performance or event.
Step back, don’t want all to see
Stay inconspicuous, avoid drawing attention.
Blend in with good company (cheers!)
Blend in with respectable companions, possibly accompanied by cheers.
It’s not the way that we should be
Expressing dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs.
I won’t believe it when you
Rejecting the claim of having nothing against you.
say you’ve got nothing on me.
Disbelieving the assertion of having no advantage over you.
These aren’t the rules, mum
These rules are not acceptable, addressed to a motherly figure (repeated).
Sure way to lose, mum
Following these rules is a sure way to fail, addressing a motherly figure (repeated).
I don’t believe in this charade
Expressing disbelief in a deceptive or insincere act (repeated).
Favour the meek ones
Show preference or kindness to those who are humble or submissive.
Too scared to speak, mum
Those too afraid to speak are favored, addressing a motherly figure.
I Don’t believe in this charade
Expressing disbelief in a deceptive or insincere act (repeated).
It’s just the way that things will be
Accepting that things will unfold in a certain way.
I tried bravado but it didn’t suit me
Attempting a bold and confident demeanor but finding it unsuitable.
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