Lay Down the Law

Defiance and Desire: Unraveling Expectations in 'Lay Down the Law'
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Lyrics

Well, she sure is cookin', cookin' for me

Expressing that the woman is cooking for the speaker, possibly metaphorical for doing something nice or attractive.

But she caught me lookin'

The speaker was caught looking at the woman.

And her mouth is ready, ready for me

Suggesting the woman is willing and prepared for an intimate encounter.

But she caught me lookin'

The speaker got caught looking at the woman again.


We lay down the law

Introducing the idea of laying down the law, possibly asserting control or setting expectations in the relationship.

So what the hell are you here for?

Questioning the purpose or intention of the person addressed in the lyrics.

We lay down the law

Reiterating the concept of laying down the law.

So what you need me for?

Questioning the necessity of the person's presence.


Now the door is open, open for me

Indicating an open door, possibly a metaphor for opportunity or invitation.

'Cause I caught her lookin'

The speaker caught the woman looking at him.

And her lips are itchin', itchin' for me

Highlighting the woman's desire with itching lips, possibly hinting at anticipation.

'Cause I caught her lookin'

The speaker caught the woman looking again.


We lay down the law

Repeating the theme of laying down the law, emphasizing a sense of control or dominance.

So what the hell are you here for?

Questioning the purpose of the listener once more.

We lay down the law

Reaffirming the speaker's authority in the situation.

So what you need me for?

Questioning the necessity of the listener's presence.


We lay down the law

Continuing to emphasize the act of laying down the law.

So what the hell are you here for?

Persistently questioning the reason for the listener's presence.

We lay down the law

Reiterating the idea of setting rules or expectations.

So what you need me for?

Asking why the listener needs the speaker.


Yeah, we lay down the law

Stressing the act of laying down the law, suggesting a firm stance or declaration.

So what the hell are you here for?

Questioning the purpose of the listener once again.

We lay down the law

Reaffirming the speaker's position of control or authority.

So what you need me for?

Questioning the listener's need for the speaker.


We lay down the law

Continuing to emphasize the act of laying down the law, reinforcing the idea of rules or boundaries.

So what the hell are you here for?

Questioning the listener's purpose or intention.

We lay down the law

Reiterating the concept of establishing rules or expectations.

So what you need me for?

Questioning why the listener needs the speaker.


We lay down the law

Repeating the theme of laying down the law, possibly to emphasize control in the relationship.

So what the hell are you here for?

Continuing to question the purpose of the listener's presence.

We lay down the law

Reiterating the idea of establishing rules or asserting control.

So what you need me for?

Questioning why the listener needs the speaker.


We lay down the law

Persistently emphasizing the act of laying down the law.

So what the hell are you here for?

Continuing to question the purpose of the listener's presence.

We lay down the law

Reiterating the concept of setting rules or expectations.

So what you need me for?

Asking why the listener needs the speaker.


Yeah

An exclamation, possibly expressing a sense of finality or assertion.

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