That's a No No
Love's Limits: Saying No to a Past Full of Yo-Yos
Lyrics
You had quite good thing goin' with the girls you used to knowin'
You had a good relationship with the girls you used to know.
You went up and down your list just like a yo-yo
You went through your list of girls like a yo-yo, indicating inconsistency.
And though it may be hard to stop it I'm afraid you'll have to drop it
Stopping this behavior might be difficult, but it's necessary to continue.
Cause if you want me to love you that's a no no
If you want my love, continuing this behavior is unacceptable.
I know you're used to goin' places where's there lights and painted faces
You're accustomed to socializing in places with lights and glamorous faces.
Where the dancing girls do something they call go-go
Referring to places with dancing girls, possibly nightclubs featuring go-go dancers.
I don't want to spoil your fun now but if I'm the only one now
I don't want to ruin your enjoyment, but if I'm your only focus now...
And if you want me to love you that's a no no
...and if you want my love, you need to stop engaging in such activities.
You know a no no means baby shouldn't touch if baby really loves his mama so much
A "no no" means refraining from certain actions; here, it's about avoiding physical intimacy.
So if you just can't resist 'em if they're not out of your system
If you can't resist other temptations, and they're still part of your life...
And if there's some more wild oats you've got to go sow
...if you have more wild experiences to pursue, I won't tolerate it.
Just remember while you're sowin' I'll be a packin' up and goin'
While you're pursuing those experiences, I'll be leaving.
Cause I've told you many times that that's a no no
Repeated emphasis that engaging in such behavior is unacceptable.
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[Instrumental break]
You know a no no means baby shouldn't touch if baby really loves his mama so much
Reiteration of the concept that certain actions are not allowed.
So if some old flame starts burnin' or if you should get to yearnin'
If old flames rekindle or you yearn for the past...
To go back to where those women that you know go
...don't expect me to be waiting, especially where those women you know go.
Don't come home expecting mama's a waitin' here in her pajamas
If you return, don't expect me to be patiently waiting in my pajamas.
Cause I've told you many times that that's a no no
Reiterated warning that certain behaviors are strictly off-limits.
Oh you should know by now that's a no no
Emphasizing that the outlined restrictions are non-negotiable.
Yeah you should know by now that that's a no no
Final reinforcement that certain actions are unequivocally forbidden.
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