Watch Your Step
Dr Feelgood Lyrics
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Before you go away
You keep me worried
And you get yours one day
Watch your step
Watch your step
Watch your step
Keep your eyes wide open
'Cause you'll be hurtin' down inside
You better leave me all your money
Before you go away
Don't think I'm falling for it
All I gotta say is
Watch your step
Watch your step
Watch your step
Watch your step
'Cause when you take your love from me
Be full of misery
I'm gonna miss your loving every night
Get myself together
I'm gonna be alright
Watch your step
Watch your step
Watch your step
Watch your step
When you sneak up by my side
I'm gonna say 'go somewhere and hide'
The song "Watch Your Step" by Dr Feelgood is a warning to a lover who has been causing their partner stress and worry. The lyrics encourage this person to take it easy before they leave because they will face consequences for their actions. The repetition of "watch your step" emphasizes the seriousness of the warning and implies that this person is walking on thin ice.
The singer urges their partner to keep their eyes wide open because they will be hurt inside once they leave. The line "you better leave me all your money" suggests that this person may have been taking advantage of their partner financially. The singer isn't falling for this behavior anymore and is warning them to be careful.
The chorus is a simple and catchy repetition of "watch your step" which serves as a constant reminder of the warning being given. The final verse implies that this person has been sneaking around and the singer is done with their games. They tell them to go somewhere and hide, implying that they are no longer welcome.
Overall, "Watch Your Step" is a cautionary tale about the consequences of mistreating a partner and taking them for granted. The repetition of the warning adds to the severity of the situation and emphasizes the importance of heeding the advice being given.
Line by Line Meaning
You better take it easy baby
Slow down and be cautious, my dear
Before you go away
Take heed before departing
You keep me worried
Your actions cause me distress
And you get yours one day
Karma will eventually catch up to you
Watch your step
Be careful of your actions
Keep your eyes wide open
Remain vigilant and aware
'Cause you'll be hurtin' down inside
You will suffer emotionally
You better leave me all your money
Give me your money before leaving, if you know what's good for you
Don't think I'm falling for it
I'm not easily deceived
All I gotta say is
What I'm about to tell you is important
When you take your love from me
If you leave me for someone else
Be full of misery
You will suffer greatly
I'm gonna miss your loving every night
I will miss the physical aspect of our relationship
Get myself together
I will gather my composure
I'm gonna be alright
I will be okay
When you sneak up by my side
If you try to come back into my life
I'm gonna say 'go somewhere and hide'
I will tell you to leave and never come back
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOBBY PARKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
WENDY STICE
Feelgood had a way of taking an obscure rockbilly or blues track and making it their own. I can't think of another band with that kind of authority except The Cramps. Lee Brilleaux was always underrated as a vocalist. His raw, commanding voice is perfect here.
Arch Hall
I've thought the very same thing many times. If you like The Cramps I'll upload 'Songs The Cramps Taught Us Vol.1' it's somewhat hard to find and an excellent compilation of original versions of some of their best known songs. They were one of my favorites from the beginning. I finally caught them in Ohio and consider it a blessing... Lux died about three months later.
ALberto Martinez
Rock that Roll
jane oughton
paper back rider ?