Fat Larry's Band was an American R&B / Funk band from Philadelphia, Pennsyl… Read Full Bio ↴Fat Larry's Band was an American R&B / Funk band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, who were most successful in the 1980s.

Created by "Fat" Larry James (drummer / vocalist) in 1977; band members included Art Capehart, Doug Jones, Jimmy Lee, Ted Cohen, Darryl Grant, Larry La Bes, and Erskine Williams. They had two moderate hits in the UK: "Center City" and "Boogie Town". The band's biggest hits:

Act Like You Know
Zoom which managed to make number two in the UK singles chart in October 1982
"Fat" Larry James (born on 2 August 1949, in Philadelphia), died on 5 December 1987, thus sealing the band's fate.

Don't Let It Go to Your Head
Fat Larry's Band Lyrics

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Now that you know
How I feel about you
Don't let it go to your head, no
Don't let it go to your head, no (No, no, no, no)

Now that you know
I can't live with you, ooh-wee
Don't let it go to your head, no (No, no, no)

Don't let it go to your head, no (No, no, no)

Don't take advantage of my love
Treat me good, treat me fair
Treat me fine

Now that I've given you
Every part of me, ooh-wee
Don't let it go to your head, no
Don't let it go to your head, no (No, no, no, no)

'Cause if you're playin' games
It would be a shame
Don't break my heart
Don't break my heart
Woo, woo

'Cause if you're playin' games
It would be a shame
Don't break my heart
Don't break my heart
Woo, oh, ho, ho

Now that you know
How I feel about you, ooh-wee
Don't let it go to your head, no (No, no, no, no)
Don't let it go to your head, no (No)

Now that you know
I can't live with you, ooh-wee
Don't let it go to your head, no (No, no, no)
Don't let it go to your head, no (No, no, no, no)

Don't let it, don't let it, don't let it
Go to your head, no (Mmm)
Don't let it, don't let it, don't let it
Go to your head, no

Oh, ho
Don't break my heart
Woo, woo, ho, ho, ho, ooh-wee, uh-huh
Don't let it, don't let it, don't let it
Don't let it go to your head, no, no, no, mmm, hmm

Don't, don't ever never, never let it
Don't let it go to your head, your head (No, no, no, no, no, no)
Don't let it, don't let it, don't let it
Don't let it go to your head, no (Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no)

Don't let it go to your head, no
Don't let it go to your head, no (Ooh, hoo,
mmm, hmm, mmm, hmm)
Don't let it, don't let it, don't let it
Don't let it go to your head, no (No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no)

Don't let it go to your head, no
Don't let it go to your head, no (Ooh, hoo, ooh, hoo)
Don't let it, don't let it, don't let it
Don't let it go to your head, no (Ooh, no, no, no, no)

Don't let it go to your head, no
Don't let it go to your head, no

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fat Larry's Band's Don't Let It Go to Your Head are an expression of love and caution, with the singer warning their lover not to let their feelings get the better of them. The first verse establishes mutual feelings between the two, with the singer admitting that they have strong feelings for their partner. However, they warn their partner not to let it go to their head, indicating that they don't want them to become arrogant or entitled. In the second verse, the singer reveals that they have given their all to their partner and that they cannot live without them. Once again, they caution their partner not to let it go to their head.

The chorus emphasizes the singer's vulnerability and their desire to be treated well. They warn their partner not to take advantage of their love and to treat them kindly. The bridge expresses the singer's fear of being hurt by their partner's games and begs them not to break their heart. The song ends with a repeated chorus, with the singer imploring their partner not to let their feelings go to their head.

Overall, Don't Let It Go to Your Head is a cautionary tale about the dangers of love, and the importance of treating your partner well and avoiding games that could lead to the breakdown of the relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Now that you know
Now that I have expressed my feelings to you

How I feel about you
That I care about you deeply

Don't let it go to your head, no
Don't let my affection cause you to become conceited or arrogant

Don't take advantage of my love
Don't exploit my feelings for you

Treat me good, treat me fair
Treat me with kindness and respect

Treat me fine
Treat me well and don't mistreat me

Now that I've given you
Now that I have given you everything I have to offer

Every part of me, ooh-wee
All of my love and devotion

Cause if you're playin' games
If you are being insincere or dishonest

It would be a shame
It would be disappointing and hurtful

Don't break my heart
Don't cause me emotional pain