Don't Tell Noah
Unveiling the Unspoken: Decoding Willie Nelson's Musical Madness
Lyrics
Don't tell Noah about the flood
Advises against informing Noah about the flood, suggesting a reluctance to face harsh truths.
And don't tell Jesus about the blood
Discourages sharing details of blood with Jesus, possibly alluding to avoiding religious or sacrilegious discussions.
And don't tell me that I've lost my mind
Rejects the notion that the speaker has lost their mind, asserting a consistent state of being crazy.
'Cause I been crazy all the time
Reiterates the speaker's perpetual state of craziness.
Don't tell the singer you like his song
Caution against praising a singer's song and then criticizing their performance.
Then tell him you think he's playin' it wrong
Specifically warns against telling the speaker that they've lost their mind, emphasizing their enduring craziness.
Don't tell me that I've lost my mind
Reaffirms the speaker's consistent mental state, rejecting any notion of a recent loss of sanity.
'Cause I been crazy all the time
Asserts the speaker's perpetual state of craziness, reinforcing the theme of mental instability.
Don't quit tryin' to change the government
Encourages persistence in trying to change the government and correct its perceived wrongs.
And make them see how wrong they went
Advocates for efforts to make the government acknowledge and rectify its mistakes.
Don't say I ain't got a weird mind
Rejects the denial of having a peculiar mind, acknowledging the speaker's constant state of craziness.
'Cause I been crazy all the time
Reiterates the speaker's ongoing state of craziness, reinforcing a theme of mental instability.
Don't tell me I told you wrong
Rejects the idea of being incorrect, emphasizing authorship and confidence in the song's content.
It goes like this 'cause I wrote the song
Stresses the importance of action over words, suggesting the futility of mere verbal communication.
We're wastin' time no mater what we say
Highlights the perceived wastage of time, advocating for decisive action—leading, following, or stepping aside.
You gotta lead or follow or get outta the way
Emphasizes the need for decisive action, either leading, following, or stepping out of the way.
Don't tell Noah
Repeats the earlier advice against informing Noah, maintaining the theme of avoiding difficult truths.
And don't tell Jesus
Reiterates the caution against sharing details with Jesus, possibly indicating a desire to avoid religious discussions.
Don't tell the singer
Repeats the warning about praising a singer's song while criticizing their performance.
Don't tell the guitar player
Extends the caution to include the guitar player, suggesting a general aversion to criticism.
Don't tell Noah about the flood
Restates the advice against informing Noah about the flood, maintaining the avoidance of harsh truths.
And don't tell Jesus about the blood
Reiterates the caution against sharing details of blood with Jesus, emphasizing the desire to avoid religious discussions.
Don't tell me that I've lost my mind
Rejects the assertion that the speaker has lost their mind, emphasizing a consistent state of craziness.
'Cause I been crazy all the time
Affirms the enduring state of craziness, reinforcing the theme of consistent mental instability.
I been crazy all the time
Reiterates the speaker's perpetual state of craziness, concluding the song with a reaffirmation of mental instability.
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