The Men All Pause
Klymaxx Lyrics
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My Gianni Versace blue leather suit
My nails were done and my hair was fierce
And I was riding in a Cooper's limousine, don't you want to ride?
I was at home feelin' sleazy
So I went down to the speak easy
As soon as my feet hit the door
Don't you know the men all pause?
When I walked into the room the men all pause
The men all pause when I walked into the room
The men all pause and the brides held their grooms
And they all sang the same old tune
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa check me out
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Starin' faces startin' to get tired
I wanted to get out and go for a ride
Maybe this boredom created my hunger
So I said, "Pull over at the local fat burger"
I tried to walk in shy, very unnoticed
But the men turned away from their burgers and sodas
The focus was on me, I guess admirin' good taste
I tried to play it off but assurance was all over my face
The men all pause
When I walked into the room
The men all pause the men all pause
And the brides held their grooms the men all pause
And they all sang the same old tune
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa check me out
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
The men all pause when I hit the door
Attention came from the dance floor
When I went to the burger stand
I had my claim on any man
Slap me, no, somebody slap me
'Cause I know I'm lookin' good
I'm givin' attitude all over the room
People are starin' at me
And I just look too good for these people
Don't you know the men all pause?
Yeah, just look at them
(Woof)
The dog is coming out of them
A natural dog Radar
(Woof)
Radar, kitty girl
I think I'm gonna leave right now
Because I have some things to do
Call my chauffeur
I love you, I love you all but I got to go
Oh, turn me on
The men all pause the men all pause
The men all pause the men all pause
Don't you know the men all pause?
When I walked into the room the men all pause
The men all pause when I walked into the room
The men all pause and the brides held their grooms
And they all sang the same old tune
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa check me out
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
The lyrics in Klymaxx's song "The Men All Pause" are about a confident woman who feels good about herself and her appearance as she enters a room. She describes her outfit and accessories, such as her Kenneth Cole shoes, Gianni Versace blue leather suit, and well-done nails and hair. The woman is in a limousine on the way to a speak-easy where she immediately gets attention from the dance floor.
The lyrics focus on how the men in the room pause and hold their attention on her, even as she makes her way to a local burger stand. The woman knows that people are staring at her, but she enjoys the admiration and attention that she receives. She feels confident and in control, commanding the attention of everyone around her.
Overall, the song celebrates confidence in oneself and a sense of power that comes from knowing one's worth. The lyrics suggest that when a person feels good about themselves, others will appreciate their presence and value them.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I was lookin' good, I had my Kenneth Cole shoes on
I was confident and dressed impeccably, from my shoes to my suit
My Gianni Versace blue leather suit
My suit is a high-end, designer piece that shows off my fashion sense
My nails were done and my hair was fierce
My attention to detail extended to my nails and my hair, which were perfectly styled
And I was riding in a Cooper's limousine, don't you want to ride?
I arrived in style in a luxurious limousine, which only adds to my overall appeal
I was at home feelin' sleazy
I was bored and in need of some excitement
So I went down to the speak easy
I headed to a nightclub to have some fun
As soon as my feet hit the door
As soon as I entered the nightclub
I had all attention from the dance floor
Everyone's eyes were on me as soon as I entered, because of how good I looked
Don't you know the men all pause?
Everybody is captivated and mesmerized by my presence
And they all sang the same old tune
In awe of how amazing I looked, everyone started singing a catchy tune together
Maybe this boredom created my hunger
My boredom at home made me crave attention and excitement
So I said, "Pull over at the local fat burger"
I craved some fast food and asked my driver to stop at a local burger joint
The focus was on me, I guess admirin' good taste
Everyone at the burger joint was staring at me, appreciating how well-dressed and classy I looked
I tried to play it off but assurance was all over my face
Although I tried to act nonchalant, I couldn't help but show my confidence and self-assurance
Attention came from the dance floor
As soon as I walked in, everybody's attention shifted towards me
When I went to the burger stand
When I stopped at the burger joint
I had my claim on any man
I felt confident that I could have any man I wanted because of how attractive and charismatic I am
Slap me, no, somebody slap me
I can barely believe how amazing I look and feel
'Cause I know I'm lookin' good
I am fully aware of my own beauty and appeal
People are starin' at me
Everyone who sees me is captivated and mesmerized by my presence
I love you, I love you all but I got to go
Although I appreciate everyone's admiration, I have to leave to attend to my own important matters
Turn me on
I am a confident and sexual person who knows how to turn others on
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BERNADETTE COOPER, JOYCE IRBY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I know I was lookin' good, I had my Kenneth Cole shoes on
My Gianni Versace blue leather suit
My nails were done and my hair was fierce
And I was riding in a Cooper's limousine, don't you want to ride?
I was at home feelin' sleazy
So I went down to the speak easy
As soon as my feet hit the door
I had all attention from the dance floor
Don't you know the men all pause?
When I walked into the room the men all pause
The men all pause when I walked into the room
The men all pause and the brides held their grooms
And they all sang the same old tune
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa check me out
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Starin' faces startin' to get tired
I wanted to get out and go for a ride
Maybe this boredom created my hunger
So I said, "Pull over at the local fat burger."
@malmom1
I swear this song plays everytime I enter into a room. Others can't hear it but I swear it's playing!
@zeeone4492
Believe it
@veronicasalas2666
Yeah!
@trustinchrist6714
Humble pie for dessert anyone?
@suzycarmichael933
Yes!!! 😂 😂
@suzycarmichael933
@Theonlywaytolifeisto TrustinChrist no thanks!!!! 😂
@mellowladyb7672
At the club and when this song and Meeting in the Ladies Room came on, all the girls hit the floor! 55 years old now and these songs still make you want to dance.
@ucanthandletruth
Exactly!
And when we needed to gossip of course one of us would say, "meetin in the Ladies room".
@peachypeachy9569
Whatttttt u all had great fun.
@111JenA
80’s music is the best! I’m 49 and still know the words. I grew up skating rink that played this music. I miss those days so bad. Those were the best years of my life.