Dangerous Mood
Keb' Mo' Lyrics


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Look out baby
I'm in a dangerous mood
I done called up the bossman
Told him where to go
And just what to do

Call me crazy
But I did what I had to do
You can call me stupid
I just did what I had to do
I had to steal a little time baby
So I could spend it all on you
I parked the car down the street
And I unplugged the phone
So it would look just like
Ain't nobody home
I put a rose on your pillow
Where you lay your pretty head
I'm gonna rub your tired shoulders
Bring your dinner to your bed

Look out baby
I'm in a dangerous mood
I had to steal a little time baby
So I could spend it all on you

I'm gonna light a candle
Put the champagne on ice
And if one ain't enough
Well we'll just have to do it twice
I done made myself a will
And I've called my next of kin
'Cause I'm gonna love you over
And over and over
Again and again

Look out baby
I'm in a dangerous mood
I had to steal a little time baby
So I could spend it all on you

Look out baby
I'm in a dangerous mood
Look out baby
I'm in a dangerous mood




I just this one last paycheck baby
And I'm gonna spend every dime on you

Overall Meaning

Keb' Mo's song "Dangerous Mood" is a soulful and romantic song about a man willing to go to great lengths to spend time with the woman he loves. The lyrics depict him as having reached a point of desperation, where he has shut out the rest of the world to focus entirely on her. He has even gone as far as calling his boss and telling him where to go and what to do, just to make sure he can steal some time away. The man is aware of how his behavior may seem irrational to others, but he is too consumed with love to care. He ends up spending the time with the woman in question, making the most of their stolen moments together.


The song has a very smooth and laid-back feel, almost like a lullaby. It's sung in a mellow tone, with slow, bluesy guitar riffs that add to the romantic ambiance. The lyrics are optimistic in tone, portraying the man as having a sense of hope that the time he's spending with the woman will be worth it.


Overall, "Dangerous Mood" is a heartfelt tribute to love, and it's easy to see why it's become one of Keb' Mo's most beloved songs.


Line by Line Meaning

Look out baby
I am feeling very daring and adventurous right now, so watch out.


I'm in a dangerous mood
I am in a mood where I am willing to take risks and do things that are usually outside of my comfort zone.


I done called up the bossman
I have informed my manager to take a hike, and also gave him clear instructions on exactly what to do.


Told him where to go
I told my boss to leave the workspace and probably never come back.


And just what to do
I gave him detailed instructions that he must follow.


Call me crazy
People might think that I am reckless or foolish for making this decision.


But I did what I had to do
Although others may not understand, I felt compelled to take this action.


You can call me stupid
Some people may think that my decision was not smart or well thought out.


I just did what I had to do
Regardless of what others may think, I felt like I had to take this action.


I had to steal a little time baby
I needed to take some time away from work or other obligations to do something special for you.


So I could spend it all on you
All of my time and energy is going towards making you happy.


I parked the car down the street
I don't want anyone to know that I am here or what I am about to do.


And I unplugged the phone
I don't want anyone to be able to get in touch with us while we spend time together.


So it would look just like
I wanted to make sure that no one could tell that we are home or doing anything out of the ordinary.


Ain't nobody home
I want to keep our time together private and uninterrupted.


I put a rose on your pillow
I wanted to do something sweet and romantic for you.


Where you lay your pretty head
I wanted to create a special moment for you when you go to bed.


I'm gonna rub your tired shoulders
I want to help you relax and feel pampered.


Bring your dinner to your bed
I want to create a special meal for you that you can enjoy while relaxing in bed.


I'm gonna light a candle
I want to create a romantic atmosphere for us to spend time together in.


Put the champagne on ice
I want to celebrate our time together in a special way.


And if one ain't enough
If one bottle of champagne isn't enough, we can always have another.


Well we'll just have to do it twice
We can keep the celebration going as long as we want to.


I done made myself a will
I am willing to risk everything for the chance to spend time with you and create special memories.


And I've called my next of kin
I want to make sure that my loved ones know how much you mean to me.


'Cause I'm gonna love you over
I am going to give you all of my love and attention.


And over and over
I want to spend as much time as possible making you happy and showing you how much I care.


Again and again
I am willing to do this over and over, as many times as it takes to make you happy.


I just this one last paycheck baby
I am willing to spend every last penny I have to create a special moment for us.


And I'm gonna spend every dime on you
All of my money and energy is going towards making you happy and creating a special moment for us to share.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Candy Parton, Kevin R. Moore

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