Neat Neat Neat
Mysteries Unveiled: Neat Neat Neat by The Damned
Lyrics
I be a man, kinda mystery man
The speaker identifies as a man, characterized as somewhat enigmatic.
Be a doll, be a baby doll
Suggests to someone to act like a doll or a baby doll.
It can't be fun, not anyway
Implying that whatever is being discussed is not enjoyable or pleasant in any way.
It can't be found no way at all
Emphasizing the impossibility of finding something in any way.
A distant man can't sympathise
A person who is distant or emotionally unavailable cannot empathize.
He can't uphold his distant laws
Such a person cannot uphold their own detached rules or principles.
Due to form on that today
Refers to a particular form or manner of behavior expected today.
I got a feeling then I hear this call
The speaker experiences a sensation or premonition upon hearing a call.
I said neat neat neat
An exclamation expressing admiration or approval.
She can't afford no cannon
The subject (she) is unable to afford a cannon, likely symbolizing power or control.
Neat neat neat
Repeated expression of admiration or approval.
She can't afford no gun at all
Similar to line 11, the subject cannot afford any kind of gun.
Neat neat neat
Reiteration of the previous expression of admiration or approval.
She can't afford no cannon
Similar to lines 11 and 13, emphasizing the inability to afford a cannon.
Neat neat neat
Continued expression of admiration or approval.
She ain't got no name to call
The subject (she) lacks any identifiable name to call her.
Neat neat neat
Repetition of the expression of admiration or approval.
No crime if there ain't no law
Suggesting that without laws, there can be no crime.
No cops left to mess you around
When there are no law enforcement officers, there's no one to hassle or trouble you.
No more dreams of mystery chords
No more aspirations or ambitions of mysterious or enigmatic things.
No more sight to bring you down
Nothing to bring someone down or cause despair.
I got a crazy got a thought in my mind
The speaker has an unusual or strange thought in their mind.
My mind's on when she falls asleep
The speaker's thoughts are centered around a particular time when someone falls asleep.
Feelin' fine in her restless time
Feeling good during someone else's agitated or unsettled period.
Then these words upon me creep
Words or thoughts unexpectedly come to the speaker's mind.
I said neat neat neat
Repetition of the admiration or approval expression regarding the subject's inability to afford weaponry and lack of an identifiable name.
She can't afford no cannon
-Neat neat neat
-She can't afford no gun at all
-Neat neat neat
-She can't afford no cannon
-Neat neat neat
-She ain't got no name to call
-Neat neat neat
Reiteration of the admiration or approval expression.
I be a man, kinda mystery man
Similar to lines 1-8, with a repeated structure and theme.
Be a doll, like a baby doll
-It can't be fun, not anyway
-It can't be found no way at all
-A distant man can't sympathise
-He can't uphold his distant laws
-Due to form on that today
-I got a feeling then I hear this call
-I said neat neat neat
Repetitive lines expressing admiration or approval and emphasizing the subject's inability to afford weaponry and lacking a name to be called by.
She can't afford no cannon
-Neat neat neat
-She can't afford no gun at all
-Neat neat neat
-She can't afford no cannon
-Neat neat neat
-She ain't got no name to call
-Neat neat neat
-She can't afford no cannon
-Neat neat neat
-She ain't got no name to call
-Neat neat neat
-She can't afford no cannon
-Neat neat neat
-She ain't got no name to call
-Neat neat neat
Final repetition of the expression of admiration or approval.
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