Respect
Floyd's Funk Revival Lyrics
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Consolidating misery, hoping that you'll turn the corner.
Forget about the sinking ship, you've made off with the captain.
Catch your flies with honey, then catch some cheap infection.
Coming up rose, but your venus fly trap eats them all.
Chorus
Takin' every bit of my time, why don't you give a little.
Suckin' up line by line, that's how your story goes.
(repeat)
Why don't you give me just a little respect?
Making lots of money from your daddy's bank account.
Screaming greedy decibels in very large amounts.
Mama needs a bypass, little wilbur's got the flu.
Still you hide behind george washington.
What the hell's wrong with you?
Coming up rose, but your venus fly trap eats them all.
Chorus
The lyrics of Floyd's Funk Revival's song "Respect" offer a commentary on the unsavory character of an individual who is selfish and manipulative. The first verse suggests that this person takes advantage of others who are vulnerable or struggling and puts them through unnecessary hardships. The line "Consolidating misery, hoping that you'll turn the corner" implies that this person is trying to maintain control over someone who is going through a difficult time, perhaps by making them feel dependent or withholding support. The mention of catching flies with honey and cheap infections adds to the tone of insincerity and unhealthy behaviors.
The second verse further criticizes this person's character by highlighting their wealth and privilege. The line "Making lots of money from your daddy's bank account" suggests that they have not earned their success through hard work but by relying on their family's resources. The song also notes that despite their wealth, this person is not using their resources to help those they claim to care about. The line "Still you hide behind George Washington" indicates that they are using their status and wealth to avoid taking responsibility for their actions.
Overall, the song is a call for respect – both for the singer and others who are dealing with such manipulative or selfish individuals. The chorus repeats the plea for a little respect, suggesting that this person is not deserving of the singer's time or attention.
Line by Line Meaning
Spends up his sweet time, just because your head's gone sour.
He takes his time to carry out his plans, knowing fully well that you're not in the right frame of mind to do anything due to disappointment or frustration.
Consolidating misery, hoping that you'll turn the corner.
He's taking advantage of your sadness and hopelessness, expecting you to make a positive turn afterwards.
Forget about the sinking ship, you've made off with the captain.
He suggests that you should forget about the already doomed project or relationship because he has successfully taken all the value from it.
Catch your flies with honey, then catch some cheap infection.
He plays nice but is not really trustworthy, he is likely to betray you just like a cheap infection that gets worse over time.
Coming up rose, but your venus fly trap eats them all.
He appears successful but he's really only destroying everything around him.
Give me a little respect, now come on just a little.
He demands basic human decency and recognition from you, even if it's just a little bit.
Takin' every bit of my time, why don't you give a little.
He is consuming all your time and energy, yet he's not reciprocating any meaningful input.
Suckin' up line by line, that's how your story goes.
He's manipulating and deceiving you with convincing lies, that's essentially just how he operates.
Why don't you give me just a little respect?
He's only asking for a minimal amount of respect from you and is rather puzzled as to why it's too hard to offer.
Making lots of money from your daddy's bank account.
He's taking advantage of his rich background in exploiting other people for financial gain.
Screaming greedy decibels in very large amounts.
He's being unnecessarily loud and aggressive in his pursuits for excessive wealth.
Mama needs a bypass, little wilbur's got the flu.
He's using his family's medical problems as excuses to justify his actions, while he's really just interested in his own growth.
Still you hide behind george washington. What the hell's wrong with you?
He's questioning your logic in relying on money as your only source of support and options, instead of creating or earning it by yourself.
Coming up rose, but your venus fly trap eats them all.
He appears successful but he's really only destroying everything around him, just like Venus Fly Traps that consume everything they trap.
Contributed by Zachary L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@imacrapschick
I remember when they used to come to The Dock in Jackson,MS.......nice sound....I still have their cassette I bought.....My teenager stole it and loves the music!!!! He put it on CD and shared it with all his friends.....Still got it FFR!!!!!!! Rockin' another generation!!!!!! Yep!
@bigtoemojo8150
Thanks for posting, big BW fan, never heard his FFR stuff before, very cool!!!!
@karoshiga
Right on man.