Watch Your Step
The Spencer Davis Group Lyrics
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You've got me, baby, but you'll get yours someday
You'd better, baby, (watch your step)
Talking about you (watch your step)
Every night and day (watch your step)
Keep your eyes open wide, else you'll be hurting down inside, oh oh yeah
You'd better leave me all your money before you go away
Don't think I'm funny, honey, but all I've got to say
You'd better baby (watch your step)
Talking about you (watch your step)
Every night and day (watch your step) oh oh
Keep your eyes open wide, else you'll be hurting down inside,oh oh yeah,
Come on now
I'm gonna let go of your money every night
When I get myself together. baby, I'll be all right
Now yeah yeah (watch your step)
Talking about you (watch your step)
Every night and day (watch your step) oh oh
Keep your eyes open wide 'cause you're the only girl I know
The Spencer Davis Group's song Watch Your Step is a warning to a woman who thinks she can take advantage of the singer. He tells her to take it easy before she leaves him and reminds her that she will get what's coming to her. He even suggests that she leave him all of her money before she goes away. He then advises her to keep her eyes open wide or she will be hurting down inside. Despite his warnings, the singer is still willing to let go of her money every night and hopes to get himself together so that he can be okay. He concludes by reminding her that she is the only girl he knows.
This song can be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the dangers of mistreating someone who is willing to care for you. It's important to appreciate and value those who love us and avoid taking them for granted. Additionally, the song highlights the importance of being aware of our surroundings and protecting ourselves from harm.
Line by Line Meaning
You'd better take it easy, baby, before you go away
You need to calm down and take things slow, baby, before you ruin everything and leave.
You've got me, baby, but you'll get yours someday
You may have me under your control right now, darling, but your turn to get hurt will come too someday.
You'd better, baby, (watch your step)
You better be careful, my dear, and not make any wrong moves.
Talking about you (watch your step)
I am warning you specifically, so be cautious and maybe change your ways.
Every night and day (watch your step)
This applies to all moments in your life, so you better be vigilant all the time.
Keep your eyes open wide, else you'll be hurting down inside, oh oh yeah
Pay attention to the people and actions around you, otherwise, you'll face emotional pain and regret in the end.
You'd better leave me all your money before you go away
If you plan to leave me, then you better give me all your money before you do so.
Don't think I'm funny, honey, but all I've got to say
I'm not joking, my dear, but I have a serious message for you.
Now yeah yeah (watch your step)
Listen to me carefully now, to avoid any negative consequences.
Keep your eyes open wide 'cause you're the only girl I know
Be cautious because you are the only girl for me, and I don't want you to get hurt.
Contributed by Sophia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.