Criticize
Alexander OยดNeal Lyrics
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Is this song the only one you sing?
Makes you look better when you put things down?
Value your opinion!
Don't criticize my friends
Criticize my ideas
I'm fed up 'cause all you want to do is criticize.
You've just closed your mind
Ooh ooh, criticize!
You don't realize, all you want to do is criticize.
I just want what is right
Still you say
Criticize.
Now can't we talk this over?
Cause your conversation ain't right.
We can make our love stronger
You don't have to think twice.
Don't criticize my friends
Criticize my ideas
You've just closed your mind
Ooh ooh, criticize!
You've just closed your mind
Ooh ooh, criticize!
Don't criticize my motive
Criticize my feeling
Don't criticize my business
I'm fed up 'cause all you want to do is criticize.
You've just closed your mind
Ooh ooh, criticize!
You've just closed your mind
Ooh ooh, criticize!
You've just closed your mind
Ooh ooh, criticize!
The lyrics of Alexander O'Neal's "Criticize" reflect the frustrations of a person who is constantly being criticized by others. The singer is fed up with people who always find fault in everything he does, whether it's his music, friends or even his lifestyle. He's tired of being judged and wants the critic to value his opinion.
The lyrics are a call to those who are quick to judge and criticize others to open their minds and stop focusing on the negative. The singer believes that constructive criticism of ideas and feelings is acceptable, but criticism of personal choices and others is not. He emphasizes that he just wants what is right and is ready to discuss any issue in a civil and respectful manner.
The song can be interpreted as a plea for empathy and understanding, urging people to be more compassionate towards one another. It highlights how criticism can close one's mind, becoming an obstacle to constructive conversation, and ultimately, impeding growth and progress.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't you find something else to talk about?
Stop criticizing me and find something else to discuss.
Is this song the only one you sing?
Stop focusing on this one issue, broaden your perspective.
Makes you look better when you put things down?
You are putting people down to make yourself look superior and that's not acceptable.
Value your opinion!
Respect your own opinion.
Don't criticize my friends
Stop judging the people I associate myself with by your standards.
Criticize my ideas
Instead of insulting, criticize my ideas constructively for improvement.
Don't criticize my life style
Your judgement of my lifestyle isn't valid or needed.
I'm fed up 'cause all you want to do is criticize.
I'm tired of being constantly judged and criticized.
You've just closed your mind
Your critical mindset is preventing you from being open and understanding.
Ooh ooh, criticize!
You have a habit of unfairly criticizing others.
You don't realize, all you want to do is criticize.
You're unaware of how much you criticize and it's putting a strain on our communication.
I just want what is right
All I want is to do what is ethically correct.
Still you say criticize.
But you will continue to criticize regardless of my intentions.
Now can't we talk this over?
Let's discuss this calmly and come to a resolution.
Cause your conversation ain't right.
Your approach to this discussion is flawed.
We can make our love stronger
Our relationship can improve as we communicate more effectively.
You don't have to think twice.
You can trust that I won't judge or criticize you.
Don't criticize my motive
Stop questioning my intentions.
Criticize my feeling
It's fair to judge the way I express my emotions, but not the emotions themselves.
Don't criticize my business
My affairs are my own and don't warrant your negative commentary.
You've just closed your mind
Your stubbornness towards me is hindering our ability to connect.
Ooh ooh, criticize!
You continue to criticize even though it's unproductive.
You've just closed your mind
Your narrow-mindedness isn't serving either of us well.
Ooh ooh, criticize!
You're still being critical, despite our discussion.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALEXANDER O'NEIL JR., GARRY JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@waamiq360
I agree!
@marcbolger1972
Hell Yes๐๐
@davidoloyede1582
You can say that again and again.
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@eugenesutherland7185
That's just it. It never went anywhere. Srill here.
@chelseamontgomery3918
One of the best songs ever made. Iโm 25 and listen to this song every day like I was born back then ๐
@3legend552
I'm 49 and I remember this song when I was young..let me tell you something that's when music was good you'd had been there in that time people were different back then ๐
@DanBrown-jx6cm
55 yrs old and I was in the thick of it, brilliant timesโฆ.
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