Won't Take That Talk
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I won't take that talk from no one
Inside, it makes you ill and the pity of it all you're fighting
You don't see it anymore, you're fighting
A size 12 fight in a size 10 war
I said, I'd never forget you
And I didn't and I never will
Have a dance, meet a girl you dig
Acting like the second coming
Oh, words are only words
Said another way
Got to stop treating people
Like they have no feelings
Stop treating people
Like they have no meaning
I won't take that talk from no one
I won't take that talk from no one
Inside it makes you ill, soft as a mother's love
Her hands were cool and graceful
And you'll get no complaints from me
I said, I'd never forget you
And I didn't and I never will
Have a dance, meet a girl you dig
Acting like the second coming
Oh, words are only words
So, I tell myself
Got to stop treating people
Like they have no feelings
Stop treating people
Like they have no meaning
I won't take that talk from no one
I won't take that talk from no one
Inside it makes you ill
I won't take that talk from no one
I won't take that talk from no one
Inside it makes you ill, soft as a mother's love
Her hands were cool and graceful
And you'll get no complaints from me
Pity of it all you're fighting
You don't see it anymore you're fighting
A size 12 fight in a size 10 war
I said I'd never forget you
And I didn't and I never will
Have a dance, meet a girl you dig
Acting like the second coming
Oh, words are only words
Said another way
Got to stop treating people
Like they have no feelings
Stop treating people
Like they have no meaning
I won't take that talk from no one
I won't take that talk from no one
Inside it makes you ill, soft as a mother's love
Her hands were cool and graceful
And you'll get no complaints from me
I said, I'd never forget you
And I didn't and I never will
Have a dance, meet a girl you dig
Acting like the second coming
Oh, words are only words
So, I tell myself
Got to stop treating people
Like they have no feelings
Stop treating people
Like they have no meaning
I won't take that talk from no one
I won't take that talk from no one
Inside it makes you ill
I won't take that talk from no one
I won't take that talk from no one
Inside it makes you ill, soft as a mother's love
Her hands were cool and graceful
And you'll get no complaints from me
Won't Take That Talk
Adam and the Ants' 'Won't Take That Talk' stands as a defining track of the new wave and funk revival era, characterized by its infectious groove and the band's signature theatrical style. Released during the height of their popularity in the early 1980s, the song exemplifies the group's unique blend of Caribbean rhythms, polished production, and charismatic frontman Kip Haner's flamboyant persona. The recording captures the energy of live performances that became a staple of their discography, contributing significantly to their status as pioneers of the 'New Wave' genre. Its enduring appeal lies in its rhythmic drive and the cultural impact it had on fashion and music alike, cementing the band's legacy as a major force in 1980s pop culture.