Can't Say No
Dan Shay Lyrics
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Trying to catch up on a little sleep
Its way to early baby
For you to be crawling all over me
Next thing you know were driving round
She's dragging me all over town
Ain't no other girl in the world that can do me like that
She knows how to work them cut off things
How to bat those eyes, swing them hips, how to rock that cherry red lipstick
She knows I can't say no
Yeah baby thats all about all I can say
Whatever you want baby, as long as you kiss me that way
My heart of stone melts in her hands
I'm getting used to changing plans
Ain't another girl in the world that can do me like that
She knows how to work them cut off things
She knows how to get me to do about anything
How to bat those eyes, swing them hips, how to rock that cherry red lipstick
She knows I can't say no
No to that smile
No to that kiss
No I just can't resist, yeah
Yeah I could be out there with the boys, but as soon as I hear that little voice
I'm gone
Yeah I'm gone baby
She knows how to work them cut off things
She knows how to get me to do about anything
How to bat those eyes, swing them hips, how to rock that cherry red lipstick
She knows I can't say no
Can't say no
Can't say no, yeah
I can't say no
The song “Can’t Say No” by Dan Shay is about being helpless when one is under the spell of a woman's charms. The theme of the song is very relatable as many men (and women) often find themselves attracted to someone who can manipulate them without much effort. The song starts with the singer trying to catch some sleep when his lover wakes him up in the morning with her sexual advances. She is very tempting, and he finds it impossible to resist her charms. He describes how she knows just how to "work those cut off things" and "swing those hips" to make him do anything she wants.
As the song progresses, he confesses that he just can't say no to her, not to her smile, not to her kiss, and not to anything she wants. He is willing to do anything for her, as long as she keeps kissing him that way. He expresses how she has the power to make him change his plans and is the only girl in the world that can do that to him. The song ends with him admitting that he could be out with his friends, but as soon as he hears her voice, he is gone.
In conclusion, “Can’t Say No” is a catchy tune with a relatable theme. The song’s message is that sometimes, we meet people that we simply can’t resist, no matter what we do. It's a love song, but it's also a cautionary tale about the dangers of being too weak-willed when it comes to matters of the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
It's seven a.m. baby
It's early in the morning and I'm addressing my partner
Trying to catch up on a little sleep
I'm trying to get some rest
Its way to early baby
My partner is waking me up too early
For you to be crawling all over me
My partner is being affectionate when I'm trying to rest
Next thing you know were driving round
My partner has convinced me to go out with her
She's dragging me all over town
My partner is taking me to different places
Ain't no other girl in the world that can do me like that
My partner has a unique charm that I can't resist
She knows how to work them cut off things
My partner knows how to wear sexy clothing
She knows how to get me to do about anything
My partner knows how to persuade me to do things
How to bat those eyes, swing them hips, how to rock that cherry red lipstick
My partner knows how to use her physical appearance to her advantage
She knows I can't say no
I have a weakness for my partner and can't say no to her requests
Yeah baby thats all about all I can say
I'm so under her spell that I can't say much else
Whatever you want baby, as long as you kiss me that way
I'm willing to do anything if my partner gives me the affection I desire
My heart of stone melts in her hands
My partner has the power to soften my heart
I'm getting used to changing plans
I'm accustomed to altering my schedule for my partner
No to that smile
I can't resist my partner's smile
No to that kiss
I can't resist my partner's kisses
No I just can't resist, yeah
I'm powerless when it comes to my partner
Yeah I could be out there with the boys, but as soon as I hear that little voice
I could be spending time with my friends, but my partner's voice always draws me back
She knows I can't say no
My partner knows how to get what she wants from me
Can't say no
I'm incapable of refusing my partner
Can't say no, yeah
I can't resist my partner's charm
I can't say no
I'm completely powerless when it comes to my partner
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip, Daniel Smyers, Shay Mooney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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It's seven AM, baby
Trying to catch up on a little sleep
It's way too early, baby
For you to be crawling all over me
Next thing you know we're driving 'round
She's dragging me all over town
Ain't another girl in the world that could do me like that
She knows how to work them cut-off things
She knows how to get me to do about anything
How to bat those eyes,
Swing them hips,
How to rock that cherry red lipstick
She knows I can't say "No"
Yeah, baby,
That's about all I can say
Whatever you want, baby,
As long as you kiss me that way
My heart of stone melts in her hands
I'm getting used to changing plans
Ain't another girl in the world that could do me like that
She knows how to work them cut-off things
She knows how to get me to do about anything
How to bat those eyes,
Swing them hips,
How to rock that cherry red lipstick
She knows I can't say "No"
"No" to that smile
"No" to that kiss
"No" I just can't resist,
Yeah
Yeah, I could be out there with the boys,
But as soon as I hear that little voice
I'm gone
Yeah, I'm gone, baby
She knows how to work them cut-off things
She knows how to get me to do about anything
How to bat those eyes,
Swing them hips,
How to rock that cherry red lipstick
She knows I can't say "No"
Can't say "No"
Can't say "No"
I can't say "No"
@waynedevotee
She knows, i can't say no to that smile. No i can't resist.Yea! 🗣😊
@supernaturalangel4ev
"I could be out there with the boys but as soon as I hear that little voice, I'm gone" <3 melts awww so sweet!
@heathercornell9375
This song just automatically puts me in a good mood. Their voices are Perfect in this song.
@jabsvalencia2903
OMG. Dan + Shay, where have you been all my life? <3
I can't deny I fell in love with this song the first time I heard it.
@joadecollier6551
My Girl "LOVES" them. Jabs, My girlfriend thinks the same thing.
@mahnoorahmed2953
You guys are so SO underrated! Such beautiful voices, i'm in love
@ShannonKhaos
I just bought this album..twice..
@johnmichael2414
THIS IS THE BEST OF THEIR SONGS SO FAR
It made me smile just right after the first strum of the guitar! VERY CATCHY <<<SHARED>>>
@spencerreidfan01
Looks like i found my new favorite singers wow their voice are super beautiful
@user-wh5ky6ln6i
RedFurKitty not a big fan of the song but they do have great voices