You Ain't Gotsa Gotsa
Linkin Park Lyrics


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Hey, yeah!
You ain't gotsta gotsta
Ow, good golly!
You ain't gotsta gotsta me
Hey, yeah!
You ain't gotsta gotsta
No, uh, I'll tell you now
You ain't gotsta gotsta me

Oh, you ain't gotsta tell me
What I gotsta do
You ain't gotsta gotsta me
Mo'fuckin fool
You ain't gotsta gotsta
You ain't gotsta gotsta me
You ain't gotsta gotsta tell me
What you think I say? Hey!

You ain't gosta gotsta
You ain't gotsta gotsta me




No, hey, you ain't gosta gotsta
Gotsta gotsta gotsta me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Linkin Park's song "You Ain't Gotsa Gotsa" present a defiant attitude towards authority and societal norms that dictate people's behavior. The song is a rebellion against the pressure to conform and be someone else's idea of what it means to be successful or cool. When the lead singer says "You ain't gotsta tell me what I gotsta do," he is proclaiming his independence and autonomy, while rejecting the constraints imposed upon him by others.


The chorus of "You Ain't Gotsa Gotsa" encapsulates the essence of the song, with the repetition of the refrain "You ain't gotsta gotsta me." The phrase illustrates the band's frustration with people who try to control and manipulate them, telling them how to live their lives. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the strength of the singer's resolve to resist societal pressure and the need for self-expression and individuality.


The lyrics are blunt, and the use of profanity adds to the song's rebellious tone. The lead singer uses the phrase "Mo'fuckin fool" to express the frustration and anger he feels towards those who try to control him. The song's lyrics are straightforward, leaving little to the imagination, but it's the simplicity and directness that give the song its resonance.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, yeah!
Introduction of the song with a cheerful tone.


You ain't gotsta gotsta
You do not have to demand or pressure me into doing something.


Ow, good golly!
Exclamation of surprise or excitement.


You ain't gotsta gotsta me
You do not have to force or control me.


Hey, yeah!
Reintroduction of the song with a cheerful tone.


You ain't gotsta gotsta
You do not have to demand or pressure me into doing something.


No, uh, I'll tell you now
Response to someone who is trying to control or manipulate me.


You ain't gotsta gotsta me
You do not have to force or control me.


Oh, you ain't gotsta tell me
You do not have to instruct me on what to do.


What I gotsta do
What I have to do or my responsibilities.


You ain't gotsta gotsta me
You do not have to force or control me.


Mo'fuckin fool
An insult directed at someone who is trying to control or manipulate.


You ain't gotsta gotsta
You do not have to demand or pressure me into doing something.


You ain't gotsta gotsta me
You do not have to force or control me.


You ain't gotsta gotsta tell me
You do not have to instruct me on what to say or do.


What you think I say? Hey!
Challenging someone’s control or doubt in my abilities.


You ain't gosta gotsta
You do not have to demand or pressure me into doing something.


You ain't gotsta gotsta me
You do not have to force or control me.


No, hey, you ain't gosta gotsta
Reiteration that demands or manipulation are not necessary.


Gotsta gotsta gotsta me
Further emphasizing that there is no need for control or manipulation.




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@gcwishbone

THAT MOUTH TRUMPET

@savannahornelas3631

You ain't gotsta go Chester RIP. 😭❤

@ricardomorales631

I feel your pain bro were all gonna miss this ONE AND ONLY TRUE AND AWESOME SINGER OF MY FAV BAND

@modycebula8161

That was the best minute of my life

@valleryzhd_

I ADORE THESE LP SONGS!!!

@Nr.1Mimir

Mikes laugh at the End is so sweet. :D

@squareeye3118

Many scientists are still trying to crack the code in this song

@JulieKasprik

Hahaha

@andretyroneii941

Main word is "crack". That's yo answer loool

@shadowoftheday5736

Oh my god! Is Chester to sing? He's...wow!

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