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Notorious Lyrics

by Duran Duran

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Notorious Lyrics

No no notorious, notorious no no notrious I can't read about it burns the skin from your eyes I'll do fine without it here's one you don't compromise Lies come hardly disguised betting me to fight it out not wild about it Spare your seedy judgements who says they're part of our lives You own the money you control the witness I'll leave you lonely Don't monkey with my business you've paid the profits to justify your reasons I've heard you promise but I don't belive it that's why I done it again No no notrious Girls will keep the secrets so alone the boys making noise Fools run rings to break up something they'll never destroy Grand notorious slam (bam) and who really gives a damn for a flaky bandit Don't ask me to bleed about it I need this blood to survive You own the money you control the witness I'll leave you lonely Don't monkey with my business you've paid the profits to justify your reasons I've heard you promise but I don't believe it that's why I done it again No no notorious, notorious, notorious You own the money you control the witness I'll leave you lonely Don't monkey with my business you've paid the profits to justify your reasons I've heard you promise but I don't believe it You own the money you control the witness I'll leave you lonely Don't monkey with my business you've paid the profits to justify your reasons I've heard you promise but I don't believe it that's why I done it again No, no no That's why I done it again no notorious Yeah that's why I done it again no no notorious Yeah that's why I done it again no notorious no no (yeah that's why I done it again) Notorious No notorious no no notorious

Meaning of Notorious

“Notorious” pulsates with a defiant energy, exploring themes of manipulation, control, and self-preservation amidst a shadowy underworld. Duran Duran’s vocals drip with cool detachment as the narrator rejects attempts to be defined or embroiled in someone else's deceitful game. The repeated refrain – “No no notorious” – acts as a shield against relentless pressure and false promises, highlighting a refusal to compromise one's identity or succumb to exploitation. The lyrics paint a picture of ruthless figures wielding power ("You own the money you control the witness") while simultaneously asserting independence and survival instincts (“I need this blood to survive”). There’s an underlying frustration with those who seek to dictate terms, coupled with a darkly humorous dismissal of “flaky bandits.” Ultimately, the song is a statement of resilience against corruption, urging a rejection of labels and a determination to forge one's own path.

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