Oh Well | Fleetwood Mac & Peter Green Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

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Oh Well
Fleetwood Mac & Peter Green Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴I can't help about the shape I'm in
I can't sing, I ain't pretty and my legs are thin
But don't ask me what I think of you
I might not give the answer that you want me to

Now, when I talked to God, I knew He'd understand
He said, "Stick by my side and I'll be your guiding hand
But don't ask me what I think of you

I might not give the answer that you want me to"

Ooh, well


Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fleetwood Mac's "Oh Well" touch on themes of self-image and introspection, as well as the complexity of human relationships. The opening lines, "I can't help about the shape I'm in / I can't sing, I ain't pretty and my legs are thin," express a sense of self-doubt and insecurity, as the singer acknowledges physical flaws and deficiencies in their abilities. However, the following lines suggest a defiance in the face of judgment, as the singer warns, "don't ask me what I think of you / I might not give the answer that you want me to." This could be interpreted as a refusal to conform to societal expectations or to be swayed by outside opinions.


The second half of the verse shifts to a conversation with God, as the singer seeks guidance and reassurance. The line "He said, 'Stick by my side and I'll be your guiding hand'" implies a sense of faith and trust in a higher power, which contrasts with the earlier expression of self-doubt. However, the repetition of the previous warning in the final line, "I might not give the answer that you want me to," suggests a continued resistance to external pressure and a commitment to staying true to one's own beliefs and feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't help about the shape I'm in
I am unable to improve my current condition or state


I can't sing, I ain't pretty and my legs are thin
I lack traditional forms of beauty or talent


But don't ask me what I think of you
Do not inquire about my opinion of you


I might not give the answer that you want me to
I may not provide the response you are seeking or hoping for


Now, when I talked to God, I knew He'd understand
When I communicated with a higher power, I believed they would empathize with me


He said, "Stick by my side and I'll be your guiding hand
The higher power advised me to remain loyal to them for support and direction


Ooh, well
An expression of resignation or acceptance


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Written by: Peter Alan Green

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