Fall in Love
Badu Lyrics
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Wrong way
If you stay
Prepare to
Have Yo shit rearranged
The way
I say
You better get on away from here
It's gone be
Some slow sangin and flower bringing
If my burglar alarm starts ringing
You don't wanna fall in love with me
You don't wanna fall in love with me
You don't wanna fall in love with me
You don't wanna fa la la
You ain't the worst one I have done
But you'll do
Till he come
See we gone take this shit from the top
You gotta
Change jobs
Change gods
Or you better get on away from here
You gone see
It's gone be
Some slow sangin'
And flower bringing
If my burglar alarm starts ringin'
You don't wanna fall in love with me
You don't wanna fall in love with me
You don't wanna fall in live with me
You don't want to fa la la
Cause it's gonna be some slo sangin'
And flower bringing
If my burglar alarm starts ringing
(Your funeral)
The lyrics to Badu's "Fall In Love" warn a potential lover that they do not want to fall in love with her. She declares that they should turn back the way they came and prepare to have their life rearranged if they choose to stay. She warns that her burglar alarm could go off at any moment, and if it does, it will lead to slow singing and flower bringing. Badu insinuates that if the burglar alarm does go off, it could potentially mean the end for the person falling in love with her, as she ominously say "your funeral" at the end of the song.
Badu's lyrics are not only a warning but also a reminder that she knows her worth. She isn't desperate for love and doesn't need someone to complete her. She tells the person that they are not the worst one she's done but will do until he comes along. Refusing to settle for someone that doesn't fit the bill, Badu brings up the fact that they should change jobs and even change gods if they want to stay with her. This emphasizes that being with her means that change is inevitable and that it's not a decision to be taken lightly.
Overall, "Fall In Love" is a song that sets boundaries and warns potential suitors that being with someone like Badu isn't for the faint of heart. Her willingness to be upfront and honest about what she wants and needs makes this song stand out as a powerful anthem for self-love and self-respect.
Line by Line Meaning
You better go back the way you came
You entered the wrong place and should leave immediately.
If you stay
If you choose to remain in this place.
Prepare to
Be ready to face the consequences of your actions.
Have Yo shit rearranged
Experience something traumatizing or unfavorable.
The way
It will happen based on my terms.
I say
I am the one in control of this situation.
You better get on away from here
You should leave this place immediately.
You gone see
You will witness something unexpected.
It's gone be
This situation is going to end up being.
Some slow sangin and flower bringing
There will be a romantic, intimate atmosphere.
If my burglar alarm starts ringing
If something triggers me or makes me uncomfortable.
You don't wanna fall in love with me
It's not wise to become romantically involved with me.
You don't wanna fa la la
You don't want to experience something unpleasant.
You ain't the worst one I have done
You're not the worst person I've been involved with.
But you'll do
You'll suffice for now.
Till he come
Until I find someone better.
See we gone take this shit from the top
Let's start over and try again.
You gotta
You need to.
Change jobs
Find a new occupation.
Change gods
Change your values or religion.
Or you better get on away from here
Or else you should leave this place immediately.
Cause it's gonna be some slow sangin'
There will be a romantic, intimate atmosphere.
And flower bringing
There will be a display of affection and romance.
If my burglar alarm starts ringing
If something triggers me or makes me uncomfortable.
(Your funeral)
If you choose to ignore my warnings, it will be your own demise.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Missing Link Music
Written by: BURT F BACHARACH, ERYKAH BADU, HAL DAVID, GARRY GLENN, OSTEN HARVEY, KARRIEM RIGGINS, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, ERICA WRIGHT, GARRY DEWAYNE GLENN, EMMANUEL KARRIEM RIGGINS, BURT F. BACHARACH
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