Respect
Ike Lyrics
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Honey you've got it
And what you need
Baby you've got it
All I'm asking
Is for a little respect when I come home
Honey if you wanna
You can do me wrong
Honey while I am gone
But all I'm asking for
Is for a little respect when I come home
Hey little girl, you're so sweeter than honey
And I am about to just give you all my money
All I'm asking for
Is a little respect when I come home
Hey little girl, you're sweeter than honey
And I am about to give you all my money
But all I want you to do
Just give it, give it
Respect when I come home
Respect is what I want
Respect is what I need
Respect is what I want
Respect is what I need
Got to, got to have it
Got to, got to have it
Gotta, got to have it
Gotta, got to have it
The song Respect by Ike & Tina Turner is an upbeat and powerful plea for respect from a woman's partner. The singer is confident that she deserves and has earned respect from her partner, and she is asking for it in return. The lyrics acknowledge the singer's strengths and capabilities, and she is unapologetic in her request for respect. The repetition of the phrase "All I'm asking for is a little respect when I come home" reinforces the importance of this request and highlights the singer's determination.
The song can also be interpreted as a feminist anthem, especially when considering the time period in which it was released (1960s). The singer is demanding equality and fair treatment in her relationship, which can be viewed as a message of empowerment for women. The use of the phrase "do me wrong" suggests that the singer is aware of the potential for mistreatment and is willing to accept it, but only on the condition that she is respected when she comes home.
Overall, the song Respect is a powerful and empowering message that resonates with many individuals who have experienced mistreatment or discrimination. It reminds us of the importance of standing up for ourselves and demanding respect, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
What you want
Tell me what you want
Honey you've got it
You already have it, whatever you want
And what you need
You already have it, whatever you need
Baby you've got it
You already have it, whatever you need
All I'm asking
I just want you to do one thing for me
Is for a little respect when I come home
Please show me some respect when I come home
Do me wrong
You can mistreat me if you want
Honey if you wanna
If you really want to
You can do me wrong
You can mistreat me
Honey while I am gone
Even when I am not present
But all I'm asking for
I just want one thing
Hey little girl, you're so sweeter than honey
You are very sweet
And I am about to just give you all my money
I am going to give you everything I have
Is a little respect when I come home
Just show me respect when I come home, please
Hey little girl, you're sweeter than honey
You are very sweet
And I am about to give you all my money
I am going to give you everything I have
But all I want you to do
I only want you to do one thing
Just give it, give it
Just show it to me
Respect when I come home
Just show me some respect when I come home
Respect is what I want
I want respect
Respect is what I need
I need respect
Respect is what I want
I want respect
Respect is what I need
I need respect
Got to, got to have it
I really need it
Got to, got to have it
I need it
Gotta, got to have it
I really have to have it
Gotta, got to have it
I have to have it
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Otis Redding
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Aaron Quist
So groovy and powerful. Immense respect to anyone who can handle singing a song like “Respect”.
spoonful
The Ike and Tina Revue were one of the best bands ever - Ike and the boys so measure up to Tina's energy
Tina Taylor247
Absolutely
C Preston
The fantastic energy emitted from this amazing musical ensemble is almost thermonuclear! LOVE IT!!
Hello Channel
We know what kind of fuel they were on! 😊
Butler Crow The Guitar Player
Pure raw energy!
José Benito Martínez Jr.
Ohhhh yes! Now we're talking! Hitting the groove with the Ikettes dancing and doing their thang! Tina blasting us all with that Soul! And Ike sporting that "FRO."
twothreebravo
Outstanding performance! Tina, of course, the blessed goddess she is killed it, those horns were tight AF, the singers were wild and everyone else was just spot on. I hesitate to say anything nice about Ike (because he was a huge piece of shit) but his guitar playing was fire.
KEEPONROCKINKID
First in 1965 Otis Redding had a superb Version. Then in 1967 Aretha Franklin had a bigger hit and made it hers. This blistering version by Tina is superb. All great versions of a Soul Classic.
Dino
better than Aretha's version