Bring It On
38 Special Lyrics


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I been betrayed, 'cause I've been away
Why can't you ever see it my way?
See'mon baby, you know what I mean.
I been eleven years doin' long hard work
We're finally getting' what we deserve
I said, see'mon baby, I'm not to blame

I said a one night stand takes a certain kind of man
But we do it
It's a hell of way, you learn to live for the day
If you choose it
That's why I say now
Take it from me, it's not like it seems
Someday I'll give ya all that you need
But a tense word, baby, you just gotta believe

I said a one night stand takes a certain kind of man
But we do it
You know I'm not much at home
We live that danger zone
But you knew it

That's why I say
Bring it on
Bring it on
I'll deal with trouble when I get home
Bring it on
Bring it on
I'd rather fight it than go it alone

The jealousy's got you too blind to see
It ain't fair what you're doin' to me
I say, see'mon baby, I'm tired of tryin' to please
Lonely nights and cocaine highs
If that don't getcha then you'll pay the price
See'mon baby, that's all a part of me

I say one night stands take a certain kind of man
But we do it
Lord, how we do it
I'm not much at home, we live that danger zone

That's why I say
Bring it on
Bring it on
I'll deal with trouble when I get home
Bring it on
Bring it on
I'd rather fight it than go it alone
Bring it on
Bring it on
I'll deal with trouble when I get home
Bring it on (Bring it on)




Bring it on
I'd rather fight it than go it alone

Overall Meaning

The song "Bring It On" by 38 Special explores the idea of the sacrifices and temptations that come with a life dedicated to touring and performing music. The singer expresses frustration with their partner who cannot seem to understand the demands of their profession and accuses them of being blinded by jealousy. However, despite the difficulties, the singer embraces their lifestyle and is willing to face any troubles that come their way. The repeated refrain of "bring it on" suggests a sense of fearlessness and determination to tackle whatever comes their way.


The lyrics of the song expertly capture the tension between the allure of the rockstar lifestyle and the emotional toll it can take on relationships. The lines "lonely nights and cocaine highs / if that don't getcha then you'll pay the price" exemplify this. The singer acknowledges the destructive aspects of their lifestyle, but still seems to see it as a necessary sacrifice for the sake of their music.


Overall, "Bring It On" is a reflection on the highs and lows of the music industry, and the difficulty of balancing personal relationships with the demands of a successful career.


Line by Line Meaning

I been betrayed, 'cause I've been away
I feel betrayed because I have been away for a while.


Why can't you ever see it my way?
Why don't you try to see things from my perspective once in a while?


See'mon baby, you know what I mean.
Come on, baby, you understand what I'm trying to say.


I been eleven years doin' long hard work, We're finally getting' what we deserve, I said, see'mon baby, I'm not to blame
I've been working hard for eleven years, and now we're finally reaping the rewards. Please understand that it's not my fault.


I said a one night stand takes a certain kind of man, But we do it, It's a hell of way, you learn to live for the day, If you choose it, That's why I say now
I know that having one night stands requires a certain type of person, but we choose to live this way because it allows us to enjoy the moment without worrying about the future.


Take it from me, it's not like it seems, Someday I'll give ya all that you need, But a tense word, baby, you just gotta believe
Believe me when I say that things aren't always what they seem. I'll give you everything you need one day, we just need to weather this storm together.


You know I'm not much at home, We live that danger zone, But you knew it
You knew from the beginning that I'm not one to settle down, and that our lifestyle is risky, but you chose to be with me anyway.


Bring it on, Bring it on, I'll deal with trouble when I get home, Bring it on, Bring it on, I'd rather fight it than go it alone
I'm ready to face any challenges that come my way, and I know that I can handle it with your support. I'd rather face problems together than alone.


The jealousy's got you too blind to see, It ain't fair what you're doin' to me, I say, see'mon baby, I'm tired of tryin' to please
Your jealousy is making you unable to see the truth, and it's not fair how you're treating me. I'm tired of trying to make you happy.


Lonely nights and cocaine highs, If that don't getcha then you'll pay the price, See'mon baby, that's all a part of me
I admit that I've had some lonely nights and turned to cocaine to cope, and if that bothers you, then that's the price you'll have to pay for being with me. It's all a part of who I am.


I say one night stands take a certain kind of man, But we do it, Lord, how we do it, I'm not much at home, we live that danger zone
Once again, I acknowledge that having one night stands isn't for everyone, but it's how we choose to live. We're always on the go and living dangerously, and that's just who I am.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DONALD N. VAN ZANT, JEFFREY S. CARLISI, LARRY STEELE

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