Treat Them Like They Want To Be Treated
Father MC Lyrics

Treat 'em like they wanna be treated
You should treat other people in the way that they want to be treated.

You should treat 'em right
You should treat others with kindness and respect.

What you need to do...
It is important to act in a certain way to achieve the desired outcome.

Oh, yeah
Expressing agreement or confirmation.

Why girls play with my feelings?
The artist is unsure why women play with his emotions or feelings.

I don't know so that's why I ask
The singer is unsure and seeking answers from his external environment.

Maybe it's true that I set myself up
It is possible that the singer creates his own problems in relationships.

But then again it's the question I asked
The artist is questioning his own role in his relationships with women.

I want someone for me who is straight
The artist desires an open and honest partner who is authentic.

A kind of cutie. Yes, yep, a smart mate
The artist desires a partner who is physically attractive and intelligent.

I've been around searching for the right one
The singer has dated multiple people in search of the right partner.

But it seems like a waste of my time
The artist feels like his efforts to date and find a partner are not productive.

Every time that I meet the right 1
The singer believes he has found the right partner, but he has not been successful in his relationship with her.

It seems as if she plays with my mind
The singer feels like women he dates play games with his emotions.

So it makes me on the defense side
The singer is cautious and guarded in relationships because he does not want to be hurt.

Because my offense is sort of slow
The artist prefers to be cautious and slow when starting new relationships.

It doesn't pay to tell someone 'I love you'
The artist does not find it beneficial to express his love to others.

Because in my vocab 'I love u' is a no, no
The singer is not comfortable expressing his love verbally.

I think I give in. My feelings, they show
The singer has a hard time containing his emotions and often lets them show.

I think I'd better not look back
The artist thinks it's time to move on from his past relationships and not dwell on them.

I've been down a little too long
The artist has experienced disappointment in his past relationships for a long time.

And now it's time that I get on track
The artist feels it is time to focus on himself and his own happiness.

I like to mingle when I do mingle
The singer enjoys socializing and meeting new people.

I love to mingle when I do flirt
The artist enjoys flirting and being playful in social situations.

I get off hand and tell the stories
The singer sometimes shares personal stories or details that may be inappropriate for the situation.

About my past & that's when it hurts
The singer's personal stories may cause him emotional pain or discomfort when shared with others.

But I need to find for me a lonesome lady type
The singer is seeking a partner who is comfortable being alone and independent.

Who wants me for self
The artist wants a partner who likes him for who he is, not his fame or wealth.

A woman who wants me because of Father
The artist desires a partner who is attracted to him because of his personality or character traits.

Not for the fame or for my wealth
The singer does not want to be liked or pursued because of his status, wealth, or fame.

So I can 'Show her how I feel'
The singer wants to be with someone he can express his feelings to in a healthy way.

Yeah, ladies I'm not that picky
The artist is not very selective or demanding when it comes to dating and relationships.

But being picky is just for self
Being selective or choosy about partners is a personal preference.

I must protect what I respect
The artist needs to protect himself and his values when it comes to relationships.

And that is me & not someone else
The singer values himself and his own well-being over the well-being of others in his relationships.

I've been mistreated up on the downhill
The artist has been treated poorly or unfairly by others in his past relationships.

Back in the days I used to be strong
The singer was once more confident and assertive in his relationships.

I used to flirt, hurt, kind of jerk
The singer used to engage in flirtatious or hurtful behavior in relationships.

Get the cash, the sex then I'm gone
The singer used to prioritize material gain and sexual experiences above emotional connections with partners.

But payback is a mother
The consequences of one's actions can come back to negatively affect them in the future.

And now I don't know who to trust
The artist has lost trust in others and is unsure who to confide in or build a relationship with.

So listen ladies I'll treat you
The singer wants to treat his partners with kindness and respect.

How you treat me back in return.
The singer expects his partners to treat him with the same kindness and respect that he shows them.

I'm not rude. No, I'm not stuck up
The artist wants to communicate that he is not impolite or arrogant.

But my feelings are my main concern
The artist's emotions and well-being are his top priority in relationships.

So don't think that I'd give in
The artist is unlikely to compromise his values or emotional well-being in relationships.

Cause now I know how to show
The singer has learned how to express his feelings in a healthy way.

My feelings when I get involved
The artist wants to communicate his emotions to his partner when they are in a relationship.

I'll take it slow before I say 'Oh, No'
The singer prefers to take his time in relationships before making any major decisions or commitments.

I'll treat you like you treat me
The singer wants to mirror his partner's treatment and behavior in their relationship.

I'll be straight loyal & all
The singer is willing to be honest and loyal in his relationships.

So give me what you can give me
The artist is willing to be flexible and accept what his partner can offer in their relationship.

Love, attention, a lot of respect
The artist desires love, attention, and respect in his relationships.

I don't ask for a whole lot
The singer is not extremely demanding when it comes to his needs in relationships.

But I'm gone if you wanna step
The singer will leave a relationship if his partner tries to take advantage or disrespect him.

That's why I like to take it slow
The artist prefers to move slowly in his relationships to avoid mistakes or heartache.

Not rush because I want more
The artist is patient and does not want to rush into anything in his relationships.

The next time that I fall in love
The artist hopes to build a successful and healthy relationship in the future.

Hmm, you bets I'll be sure
The singer will be cautious and sure of his feelings in his next relationship.

So ladies... now y'all know how I'm living
The artist wants to communicate his values and priorities in relationships to potential partners.

& y'all know what I'm about.
The singer wants his partners to understand his personality and character traits.

And that's the end.
The song has concluded.

So if you feel you can commit, come & give it a shot.
The singer is open to meeting potential partners who share his values and priorities in relationships.

(No, no no no no no...)
Repeating the phrase 'no' to emphasize negative feelings or connotations.

Nah, never.
The artist does not want to experience negative relationships or emotions again in the future.