Tell Me
Gravity of Desires: Unraveling the Honeydogs' Tell Me
Lyrics
How high can you go before gravity pulls you
Questioning the limits and consequences of one's actions before the force of gravity takes effect.
And I far can you run before they catch you and dress you
Asking how far one can run before being apprehended and dressed, possibly implying pursuit or escape.
You won't get away unless you beg
Emphasizing that escape is unlikely unless one begs for it.
How much can you steal before they come to arrest you
Pondering the threshold for theft before facing legal consequences.
And how far will you go before they try to molest you
Questioning the limits of actions and potential consequences, including unwanted advances.
If you already let 'em caress you
Suggesting vulnerability if one has allowed inappropriate advances in the past.
Tell me
Prompting for information or confession.
How can I take you down
Asking for guidance on how to bring someone down or reveal the truth.
Tell me
Reinforcing the request for information or disclosure.
You look good in your four leaf crown
Complimenting the person's appearance with a reference to a four-leaf crown, possibly a symbol of luck or uniqueness.
How far will you go just to show that you love me
Questioning the lengths one would go to demonstrate love.
And how much can you take before you're battered and bloody
Exploring the threshold of endurance before experiencing physical harm.
Will you take it off in some [old funny]
Unclear line, possibly involving removing something in a humorous context.
Tell me
Repeating the request for information or confession.
How can I take you down
Reiterating the query about how to bring someone down.
Tell me
Reinforcing the request for information or disclosure.
You look good in your four leaf crown
Repeating the compliment on appearance and the reference to a four-leaf crown.
How much can you see with your pornographic memory
Questioning the depth of perception, possibly referring to memory with a suggestive tone.
Can you see my face
Asking if one can recognize the speaker's face.
Or can you come without a trace
Questioning the ability to achieve satisfaction without leaving a trace.
How long can you wait before your life is over
Asking about the duration of waiting before life ends.
And how much can you drink before you want to be sober
Exploring the limit of alcohol consumption before desiring sobriety.
Will you ever find your four leaf clover
Raising the possibility of finding luck or success, symbolized by a four-leaf clover.
How cruel can you be before I try to forget you
Questioning the level of cruelty before attempting to forget someone.
How much can you lose everything, I bet you
Challenging the extent of losing everything, expressing skepticism.
You're crooked and they won't correct you
Describing someone as crooked and unlikely to be corrected.
Tell me
Repeating the request for information or confession.
How can I take you down
Reiterating the query about how to bring someone down.
Tell me
Reinforcing the request for information or disclosure.
You look good in your four leaf crown
Repeating the compliment on appearance and the reference to a four-leaf crown.
I said tell me, how can I take you down
Repeating the question about bringing someone down for emphasis.
Tell me
Reiterating the request for information or confession.
How can I take you down
Reiterating the query about how to bring someone down.
Tell me
Reinforcing the request for information or disclosure.
You look good in your four leaf crown
Repeating the compliment on appearance and the reference to a four-leaf crown.
Tell me
Repeating the request for information or confession.
Tell me
Concluding with a final prompt for information or disclosure.
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