"Straight Answer" centers on a speaker's intense demand for unvarnished truth and genuine clarity from someone who is consistently evasive. The central conflict is the speaker's rejection of confusing "games" and the manipulative way words are allowed to twist and turn instead of offering direct communication. Repetition is used throughout the structure to emphasize the emotional exhaustion of the speaker, who is "tired of guessing the cues." Ultimately, the song is a forceful, musical plea for the subject to break free from obfuscation and simply speak from your heart by providing a clear, straight answer.