If You Like It Or Not

The Brobecks' song 'If You Like It Or Not' is a compelling exploration of a tumultuous and passionate relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that is both consuming and defiant. The opening lines, 'Everybody knows and I've said it before, She takes off her clothes, Shakes me like I'm not shaken before,' set the stage for a relationship that is intense and transformative. The protagonist is clearly captivated by his partner, who has a powerful effect on him, shaking him to his core.

The recurring line, 'Oh my girl, oh my girl, just give me a chance, I don't want to explain, I just want to dance,' suggests a desire to escape from explanations and rationalizations, opting instead for the raw, unfiltered experience of being together. The metaphor of dancing on the graves of past relationships ('On the graves, on the graves, of every girl, That I knew before you, that are dead to me too') indicates a willingness to leave behind previous romantic entanglements and fully commit to the present relationship, no matter how complicated it may be.

The chorus, 'You always get everything that you want, I can't explain, so I'll flaunt what you got. I'm yours and you're mine, if you like it or not,' underscores the inevitability and intensity of their bond. It speaks to a relationship that is both inevitable and inescapable, where both partners are bound to each other regardless of their individual desires. The song's energetic and somewhat chaotic tone reflects the tumultuous nature of the relationship, capturing the essence of a love that is both exhilarating and overwhelming.