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Bad Grammar in Song Lyrics, The Rolling Stones
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The Rolling Stones', "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"
The Lyrics:
I can't get no satisfaction
I can't get no girlie action
I can't get no girlie action
Why:
The classic double negative.
Submitted by: Martha Hankins
The Rolling Stones', "Get Off of My Cloud"
The Lyrics:
Hey! You! Get off of my cloud!
Why:
The "of" should not be there, but it is. "Get off my cloud" is more correct.
Submitted by: crazydon
The Rolling Stones', "Satisfaction"
The Lyrics:
I can't get no
Why:
If he can't get NO satisfaction, then he can, in fact, get SOME satisfaction. Double negatives- they'll get you every time.
Submitted by: Kelley
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