KeKe Wyatt (born Ketara Shavon Wyatt, March 10, 1982) is an American R&B re… Read Full Bio ↴KeKe Wyatt (born Ketara Shavon Wyatt, March 10, 1982) is an American R&B recording artist from Indianapolis, Indiana. She gained popularity after a highly successful collaboration with R&B singer Avant on his platinum album, My Thoughts. This led to her debut Certified Gold album Soul Sista in 2001, followed by a promising solo career with MCA Records. Currently signed with Shanachie Entertainment, she recently released her fourth and latest album, Who Knew? on Feb 23, 2010.

Put Your Hands On Me
KeKe Wyatt Lyrics

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(keke)
Can you come now?
O.K. thanks girl

(Background singer)
Listen baby!
Listen baby!

You better learn,you better learn,learn,learn,learn
(Listen baby)
You better learn,you better learn,learn,learn
(Listen baby)

(Verse 1)

When his ex-girlfriend tried to tell ya, you told her not to meddle in yours, you shouldve....
(Listened baby)
And when he tells you that he lost his temper, not saying he knew he had hit her you need to....
(Listened baby)
And ya up in his face wit ya finger, a small voice tells you danger, you betta....
(Listen baby)
Temper flared, You scared,Babies cryin',Bills pillin'everywhere
(Listen baby)
Its about to get ugly up in there, betta yo'bags
If you aint tryin to be his punching bag
(Listen baby)

(Chorus)

When the drama starts to hit the fan
oooh,oooh,
Raise your voice but not your hand
ooh,ooh,
And you can say the most hurtful things, you can
oooh,oooh,oh baby
You can yell,scream,blowin off steam
But don't put your hands on me

(Verse 2)

Bring me flowers and a dimond necklace, apology unexcepted, you wouldnt....
(Listen baby)
And I'm tired of giving certain excuses, explainin' bumps and bruises, I neva....
(Listened baby)
Breakin out on you without a warning, first thing tommorow morning,you should....
(Listen baby)
Temper flared,don't get scared, I'll leave certain dishes flyin' everywhere
(Listen baby)
Its about to get ugly up in here
The fightings got to end
Bet youll neva put you hands on me again
(Listen baby)

(Chorus)

When the drama starts to hit the fan
oooh,oooh, raise your voice
Raise your voice but not your hand
ooh,ooh,
And you can say the most(the most nasty,confusing things that come out your mouth) hurtful things, you can
oooh,oooh,
(Ooh baby)
You can yell,scream,blowin off steam
don't put your hands on me

(Bridge)
Put your hands on me
when you wanna feel something soft
Put you hands on me
when some lovin bout to get jumped off
But dont put your hands on me
when your pissed off, and you got laid off
You can yell,scream,blowin off steam
don't put your hands on me

(Verse 3)

Your honor, your honor, please understand
the victim of abusive relationship
And I really love that man, without a doubt
And before i knew what happend
I blacked out
Got the cops knockin', neighbors wathcin',got me lookin' crazy, back of a squad car
Aint that kinda lady
Ooh dont let me know, that is not the way its supposed to be

(Chorus)

When the drama starts to hit the fan
oooh,oooh,
Raise your voice but not your hand
ooh,ooh,
And you can say the most hurtful things, you can
oooh,oooh,
(Listen baby)
You can yell,scream,blowin off steam
don't put your hands on me

Oooh no,no,no,no,no

(listen baby)
Ooh no,no,non,no,no

Overall Meaning

The song Put Your Hands On Me by KeKe Wyatt is a powerful message about domestic violence and abusive relationships. The first verse begins with KeKe telling a story about how someone told her to listen to their concerns about her boyfriend but she ignored their advice. The following lines refer to the moment when her boyfriend lost his temper and hit someone, causing her to feel the need to listen to her gut feelings that tell her danger is near. The verse ends with KeKe encouraging women not to be a victim and to leave an abusive relationship if things are getting ugly.

The chorus seems to be aimed directly at women who might be dealing with domestic violence. KeKe suggests that women raise their voices, but not their hands, when things get heated. Women can say whatever they want, but they should never put their hands on someone out of anger. The message is clear: physical violence is never the answer.

The second verse continues with KeKe's message of leaving a violent relationship. She tells the audience that bringing gifts after hitting someone is not acceptable, and that constant bruises are not caused by any fault of her own. KeKe also suggests withholding sex with those in violent relationships as to not put themselves in harm's way. The final line is a strong warning against abusive behavior that states "bet you'll never put your hands on me again."

Line by Line Meaning

Can you come now?
Asking someone to come immediately

O.K. thanks girl
Showing gratitude to someone for their response

Listen baby!
Urging someone to pay attention

You better learn,you better learn,learn,learn,learn
Advice to learn and understand something fully

You better learn,you better learn,learn,learn
Advice to learn and understand something properly

When his ex-girlfriend tried to tell ya, you told her not to meddle in yours, you shouldve....
Regret for not listening when someone tried to give advice about a relationship

And when he tells you that he lost his temper, not saying he knew he had hit her you need to....
Advising to listen to the warning signs of dangerous behavior

And ya up in his face wit ya finger, a small voice tells you danger, you betta....
Advising to trust your instincts when in a dangerous situation

Temper flared, You scared,Babies cryin',Bills pillin'everywhere
Describing a stressful and chaotic situation

Its about to get ugly up in there, betta yo'bags If you aint tryin to be his punching bag
Advising to leave a situation before it becomes physically abusive

When the drama starts to hit the fan oooh,oooh, Raise your voice but not your hand ooh,ooh, And you can say the most hurtful things, you can oooh,oooh,oh baby You can yell,scream,blowin off steam But don't put your hands on me
Encouraging to use words instead of violence when dealing with conflict

Bring me flowers and a dimond necklace, apology unexcepted, you wouldnt....
Saying that material things do not makeup for abusive behavior

And I'm tired of giving certain excuses, explainin' bumps and bruises, I neva....
Expressing frustration with having to cover up abuse

Breakin out on you without a warning, first thing tommorow morning,you should....
Advising to leave an abusive situation without warning

Temper flared,don't get scared, I'll leave certain dishes flyin' everywhere
Describing a tense and confrontational situation

Its about to get ugly up in here The fightings got to end Bet youll neva put you hands on me again
Advising to end the cycle of abuse and not allowing it to happen again

Put your hands on me when you wanna feel something soft Put you hands on me when some lovin bout to get jumped off But dont put your hands on me when your pissed off, and you got laid off You can yell,scream,blowin off steam don't put your hands on me
Giving consent for physical touch in certain situations but condemning violence and abuse

Your honor, your honor, please understand the victim of abusive relationship And I really love that man, without a doubt And before i knew what happend I blacked out Got the cops knockin', neighbors wathcin',got me lookin' crazy, back of a squad car Aint that kinda lady Ooh dont let me know, that is not the way its supposed to be
Describing the traumatic effects of abuse and pleading for understanding and help

Oooh no,no,no,no,no (listen baby) Ooh no,no,non,no,no
Expressing disapproval and condemnation of violence and abuse

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