Milton Bland (October 3, 1930 - July 3, 1986) better known as Monk Higgins,… Read Full Bio ↴Milton Bland (October 3, 1930 - July 3, 1986) better known as Monk Higgins, was an American musician and saxophonist who was born in Menifee, Arkansas. Higgins biggest hits were the instrumental tracks "Who Dun It" (which reached #30 on the R&B charts in 1966) and "Gotta Be Funky" (#22 on the R&B charts) Higgins worked with a variety of musicians including Bobby Bland, the Chi-Lites, Junior Wells, Muddy Waters, Etta James and the Three Sounds. His track "One Man Band (Plays All Alone)" was featured on the breakbeat compilation "Ultimate Breaks and Beats".

Treat Her Like A Lady
Monk Higgins Lyrics

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All my friends had to ask me something they didn't understand
How I get all the women in the palm of my hand
I told them treat her like a lady; do the best you can do
You gotta treat her like a lady, she'll give in to you
Lord, you can seek, you know what I mean

I know you've heard that the woman soon takes advantage of you
Let me tell you my friend there just ain't no substitute, you ought to

Treat her like a lady do the best you can do
You gotta treat her like a lady, she'll give in to you
Lord, you can seek, you know what I mean

Oh, you've got to love her, tease her, but most of all you've got to please her
You've got to hold her and want her and make her feel you'll always need her
You know a woman is sentimental and so easy to upset
So make her feel that she's for real and she'll give you happiness
Woh, oh, oh, strange as it seems, you know you can't treat a woman mean

So my friend there you have it, the easy simple way
If you fail to do this, don't blame her if she looks my way
'Cause I'm gonna treat her like a lady; so affectionately
I'm gonna treat her like a lady, she'll give in to me
Lord, you can seek, you know what I mean

Oh, you've gotta treat her like a lady, do the best you can do
You gotta treat her like a lady, she'll give in to you

Oh, you've gotta treat her like a lady, do the best you can do
You gotta treat her like a lady, she'll give in to you

Overall Meaning

The song "Treat Her Like A Lady" by Monk Higgins is an upbeat and catchy tune that emphasizes the importance of treating a woman with respect and tenderness. The lyrics serve as advice to men on how to win over a woman and keep her happy in a relationship. The singer tells his friends that the key to getting women is to treat them like ladies and to do the best they can. He warns them against mistreating women, as this will not bring happiness or success in relationships.

The chorus repeats the message that in order to win a woman over, one must treat her like a lady. The singer advises men to love, tease, and please their partners, holding onto them tightly and making them feel needed. He emphasizes the importance of making a woman feel loved and appreciated, as women are sentimental and easily upset. Throughout the song, the singer stresses the idea that a man must be kind and respectful to his partner if he wants to have a happy and successful relationship.

Overall, "Treat Her Like A Lady" is a fun and upbeat song with an important message about the importance of treating women with respect and kindness.

Line by Line Meaning

All my friends had to ask me something they didn't understand
His friends asked him how he managed to attract women so easily.

How I get all the women in the palm of my hand
He is able to attract women and make them like him.

I told them treat her like a lady; do the best you can do
He advised his friends to treat women with respect and make the best effort possible.

You gotta treat her like a lady, she'll give in to you
If you treat women respectfully, they will reciprocate your feelings.

Lord, you can seek, you know what I mean
He is sharing this advice to help his friends and anyone who seeks it.

I know you've heard that the woman soon takes advantage of you
There is a perception that women will take advantage of men if they are treated kindly.

Let me tell you my friend there just ain't no substitute, you ought to
However, he disagrees with this perception and says there's no better alternative than treating women with respect.

Oh, you've got to love her, tease her, but most of all you've got to please her
To attract and keep a woman, you must show her affection, playfully tease her, and always please her.

You've got to hold her and want her and make her feel you'll always need her
Showing a woman that you want and need her in your life is important to make her feel valued.

You know a woman is sentimental and so easy to upset
Women are easily emotional and can be easily upset or hurt.

So make her feel that she's for real and she'll give you happiness
If you make a woman feel loved and valued, she will bring happiness to your life.

Woh, oh, oh, strange as it seems, you know you can't treat a woman mean
It may seem strange, but you cannot treat a woman with disrespect or meanness.

So my friend there you have it, the easy simple way
He believes the easy and simple way to attract and keep a woman is by treating her with respect and affection.

If you fail to do this, don't blame her if she looks my way
If you fail to treat a woman with respect, don't be surprised if she ends up seeking affection from someone else who does treat her well.

'Cause I'm gonna treat her like a lady; so affectionately
He intends to treat women with respect and affection.

Oh, you've gotta treat her like a lady, do the best you can do
He emphasizes the importance of treating women with respect and doing your best to show affection.

You gotta treat her like a lady, she'll give in to you
If you treat women with respect, they will reciprocate your feelings.

Oh, you've gotta treat her like a lady, do the best you can do
He repeats his advice to reinforce its importance.

You gotta treat her like a lady, she'll give in to you
If you treat women with respect, they will reciprocate your feelings.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Eddie Cornileus

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