Betcha Say That
Gloria Estefan & The Miami Sound Machine Lyrics
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Betcha say that
Betcha say that
To all the girls
You say you'll be my knight in shining armor
We'll run away and live a life of glamor
You say for me you'll be true blue
You say you want me everywhere beside you
And that you just cannot live without me no
You say I love you
I betcha say that to all the girls
Betcha say that
You say you wish I wasn't so defensive
You try to kiss me but I'm apprehensive
No, no, I just don't believe you
You say you feel as though you're going crazy
Your head is spinning and your eyes are hazy
You say I want you
I betcha say that to all the girls
Betcha say that, betcha say that
I betcha say that to all the girls
Betcha say that
I just don't know why
I don't believe you
But I want you anyway
You say you want to fall in love forever
You'll get place where we can be together
No more secret rendezvous
You say you're tired of always feelin' lonely
And that you want me for your one and only
You say I want to marry you
I betcha say that to all the girls
I betcha say that
I betcha say that
It's your favorite line and you think it's gonna work every time
Ooh baby
Betcha say that line to all the girls
Be-be-be-baby
I betcha say that, say that
I betcha use that line on all the girls
You think I was born yesterday
You think with me that you can have your way
Ooh baby, betcha say that line, to all the girls
Betcha say that
The song Betcha Say That by Gloria Estefan & The Miami Sound Machine is a fun and catchy tune that explores the common pick-up lines and empty promises made by guys to girls. The song starts with the repetitive "betcha say that" line, setting the tone for a playful and teasing tone. The lyrics depict a man who tries to woo the singer with charming words, claiming he will be her knight in shining armor and take her away to live a life of glamour, but in reality, he is just using the same lines on all girls. The singer, although attracted to him, is apprehensive and defensive, not fully believing his words of love and the vision of their future together.
The song goes on to describe how the man tries to convince her by promising forever, placing them in a perfect spot where they can be together, and declaring his love and desire to marry her. However, the singer remains unconvinced and sees through his disguises, knowing that his words are just a line he uses on all the girls. The last verse is a playful jab at the man, with the singer telling him that his favorite line won't work on her and implying that he has used it on many other girls.
Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of being sincere and genuine in one's approach to love and relationships and not relying on empty words and catchphrases to win someone over.
Line by Line Meaning
Betcha say that
Repeating the phrase to emphasize the singer not being convinced of the other person's sincerity
Betcha say that
Repeating the phrase to continue emphasizing the singer not being convinced of the other person's sincerity
Betcha say that
Repeating the phrase yet again to reinforce the idea that the other person has said these words to other people before
To all the girls
Addressing all the other people who have been told the same things by the other person
You say you'll be my knight in shining armor
The other person promises to protect and take care of the artist
We'll run away and live a life of glamor
The other person promises an exciting and luxurious future together
You say for me you'll be true blue
The other person promises to be faithful and loyal to the singer
You say you want me everywhere beside you
The other person wants the artist to always be by their side
And that you just cannot live without me no
The other person claims to be unable to live without the artist
You say I love you
The other person declares their love for the artist
I betcha say that to all the girls
The singer suspects that the other person has told other women the same things
You say you wish I wasn't so defensive
The other person wants the artist to let their guard down
You try to kiss me but I'm apprehensive
The singer is hesitant to trust the other person's actions
No, no, I just don't believe you
The singer doubts the other person's sincerity
You say you feel as though you're going crazy
The other person claims to be overwhelmed by their feelings for the singer
Your head is spinning and your eyes are hazy
The other person is experiencing physical symptoms due to their emotions
You say I want you
The other person expresses their desire for the artist
I just don't know why
The singer is confused about why they are still drawn to the other person despite their doubts
I don't believe you
The singer still does not trust the other person
But I want you anyway
Despite their reservations, the artist still has feelings for the other person
You say you want to fall in love forever
The other person expresses a desire for a lifelong romance with the artist
You'll get place where we can be together
The other person promises to provide a space for the two of them to be together
No more secret rendezvous
The other person wants to have an open and honest relationship with the singer
You say you're tired of always feelin' lonely
The other person claims to be unhappy and alone without the artist
And that you want me for your one and only
The other person wants to be in an exclusive relationship with the singer
You say I want to marry you
The other person proposes marriage to the singer
It's your favorite line and you think it's gonna work every time
The singer accuses the other person of always using the same tactics to try and win over women
Ooh baby
An expression of frustration or disbelief
Betcha say that line to all the girls
Repeating the idea that the other person uses the same lines on other women
Be-be-be-baby
Slang or onomatoepoic expression of emphasis
I betcha say that, say that
Reinforcing the accusation that the other person uses the same lines repeatedly
I betcha use that line on all the girls
Repeating the idea that the other person is not sincere and uses the same tactics on multiple women
You think I was born yesterday
The artist is insulted by the other person's attempts to deceive them
You think with me that you can have your way
The other person believes they can manipulate the artist into doing what they want
Ooh baby, betcha say that line, to all the girls
Repeating the idea that the other person is insincere and untrustworthy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Foreign Imported Productions & Publishing
Written by: LAWRENCE DERMER, JOE GALDO, RAFAEL VIGIL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bianca Chavarria
She had such eye candy in her band! I love the fact that Scaggs on sax is still with her. NO ONE can nail that solo in Get On Your Feet like he can.
浪花のグレース・ケリー
I love this song sooooo much.
This song reminds me of my high school days.
El general
@Brian Hudson you pooped your big old pants
El general
Wow you must be a old grandma pants
Brian Hudson
I was also in high school when this song first came out.
Arthur MC
NO HAY NADIE HOY DÍA QUE TENGA ESE TALENTO FELIZ Y SEA ARMONIOSA EN SU MÚSICA Y QUE APARTE SUS CANCIONES SON LA OSTIA
Rafael Storm
I worship her. She's a great artist and wonderful human being!
Tre404
Absolute BOMB video! This is real, true, amazing pop music at its very finest!
Rich Litton
It really is.
eric douglas fajardo
Oh! OMG I have never heard and seen this video is phenomenal