The phrase "" most famously refers to the 1992 country music hit by Lorrie Morgan , titled " What Part of No (Don't You Understand) ." The Story Behind the Song
: It was written by Wayne Perry and Gerald Smith and produced by Richard Landis. What Part Of No
The song tells the story of a woman at a bar who is repeatedly approached by a persistent man. Despite her clear rejection, he continues to buy her drinks and try to win her over. The "story" is essentially a spirited anthem about setting firm boundaries and female empowerment, centered on the idea that "No" is a complete sentence. The phrase "" most famously refers to the