Cut U Off — LISA: what the lyrics really mean
First verse: the song, every line and what it means — in syncI swear you got a death wish the way you poke the teddyListen to this line with the translationNo sign-upWhat the song is about
LISA’s “Cut U Off” is about a woman dropping someone fake who switched up on her and then acts surprised by the fallout. She blocks them, refuses to take any blame, and lets her success do the talking, while they stay stuck thinking about her. Playful jokes about slicing and chopping keep the mood cool, cheeky and a little ruthless.
Key lines
4 lines from the song with the slang, wordplay and references behind them. The full line-by-line breakdown lives in the app.
I swear you got a death wish the way you poke the teddyListen from this lineWords in this line- gothave
What's behind the line: A "death wish" literally means wanting to die, but here it describes someone taking reckless risks. "Poke" means to jab, and a "teddy" is a cuddly toy bear, playing on the saying "poke the bear". Together they mean you are provoking someone who looks sweet but is dangerous.
Ain't my fault I cut you off, look what you made me doListen from this lineWords in this line- Ain'tis not
What's behind the line: "Ain't" is a casual way to say "is not", and "cut off" here means ending the relationship. "Look what you made me do" literally orders you to look at what you forced, but it really means "this is your fault". It is also the title of a Taylor Swift song.
I don't really give a damn 'cause what you give is what you getListen to the first verse — freeWords in this line- reallytruly
- 'causebecause
What's behind the line: "Give" means to hand over and "damn" is a mild curse, but "give a damn" together means to care, so "don't give a damn" means you couldn't care less. The second half, "what you give is what you get", is a saying like karma: you receive what you put out. The matching words "give" and "get" make it catchy.
Left you in the parking lot, barking like a puppy dogListen to the first verse — freeWhat's behind the line: "Parking lot" is a car park, though "lot" alone can mean a plot of land. "Barking like a puppy dog" describes someone making angry noise with no real power, like a small yappy dog. "Parking" and "barking" also rhyme, which adds wordplay. The image is humiliating: left alone and only yapping.
Lyrics © their rights holders. “Cut U Off” — LISA. Quoted for commentary and learning.
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Words from the song in alphabetical order, with what they mean here.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| about | on the verge |
| business | affairs |
| chop | cut |
| comfortable | relaxed |
| dead | finished |
| flexed | showed off |
| flopped | failed |
| foolish | silly |
| goddamn | damn it |
| honey | sweetheart |
| issue | problem |
| mad | angry |
| master | expert |
| member | remember |
| ruthless | merciless |
| scared | afraid |
| stupid | foolish |
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Questions about “Cut U Off”
What is “Cut U Off” by LISA about?
LISA’s “Cut U Off” is about a woman dropping someone fake who switched up on her and then acts surprised by the fallout.
What does “I swear you got a death wish the way you poke the teddy” mean in “Cut U Off”?
A "death wish" literally means wanting to die, but here it describes someone taking reckless risks.
What does “Ain't my fault I cut you off, look what you made me do” mean in “Cut U Off”?
"Ain't" is a casual way to say "is not", and "cut off" here means ending the relationship.
Where can I see every line of “Cut U Off” explained?
This page explains 4 key lines. In the theIDOL app Sori goes through all 42 lines word by word, in sync with the song; the first verse is free and needs no sign-up.
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Credits and sources
- Artist
- LISA
- Official video
- LLOUD Official · YouTube
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