1. Paul Jones (born Feb… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 3 artists with that name.
1. Paul Jones (born February 24, 1942 in Portsmouth, England as Paul P Pond) is an English singer, actor, harmonica player, and radio and television presenter.
As "P.P. Pond", Paul Jones performed duets with Elmo Lewis (aka future founder member of the Rolling Stones, Brian Jones) at the Ealing Club, home of Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated, whose singers included Long John Baldry and Mick Jagger. He was asked by Keith Richards and Brian Jones to be the lead singer of a group they were forming, but he turned them down. Jones then went on to be the vocalist and harmonica player of the successful 1960s group Manfred Mann.He had several Top Ten hits with Manfred Mann before going solo in July 1966. He remained with His Master's Voice.
He was less successful without the band than they were with his replacement, but did have a few hits, notably with "High Time" (1966) and "I've Been a Bad, Bad Boy" and "Thinkin' Ain't for Me" (both 1967) before attempting to branch into acting. While his solo recording career was barely successful in the UK, it never got off the ground in the US. He did have enough hits in Sweden however to have a greatest hits album released there on EMI.
2. Paul Jones is an electronic music producer from Brooklyn
3. Paul Jones is a delta blues guitarist
Tell It Like It Is
Paul Jones Lyrics
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Go and find yourself a toy
Baby my time is too expensive
And I'm not a little boy
If you are serious
Don't play with my heart
It makes me furious
Then a baby I will, girl you know that I will
Tell it like it is
Don't be ashamed to let your conscience be your guide
But I know deep down inside me
I believe you love me, forget your foolish pride
Life is too short to have sorrow
You may be here today and gone tomorrow
You might as well get what you want
So go on and live, baby go on and live
Tell it like it is
I'm nothing to play with
Go and find yourself a toy
But I... Tell it like it is
My time is too expensive and I'm not your little boy
The lyrics to Paul Jones's song "Tell It Like It Is" send a clear message to a lover who seems to be playing games with his heart. The opening lines, "If you want something to play with, Go and find yourself a toy. Baby my time is too expensive and I'm not a little boy" indicate that the singer is not interested in being toyed around with. He values his time and wants his partner to take their relationship seriously. The tone of the singer is assertive and confident, leaving no room for misunderstanding.
As the song progresses, the lyricist continues to express his frustration at the games his lover is playing by warning them not to play with their heart. The lines "If you are serious, Don't play with my heart, It makes me furious" further emphasize the singer's disappointment, yet he is willing to love them if they are serious. The chorus of the song invites the lover to "tell it like it is" and allows their conscience to guide them. Finally, the singer makes it clear that life is too short for any games, and if the lover truly wants to live their life, they should go ahead and do so without wasting anyone's time.
In conclusion, "Tell It Like It Is" is a song that speaks to anyone who has been in a relationship where their partner has played with their heart. The singer's assertiveness, combined with the soulful composition of the song, makes it a timeless classic that still resonates today.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want something to play with
If you're looking for someone to mess around with...
Go and find yourself a toy
...go find someone else because I won't be a temporary amusement for you.
Baby my time is too expensive
I value my time and won't waste it on someone who isn't serious.
And I'm not a little boy
I'm mature and won't tolerate being treated like a child.
If you are serious
If you truly want to be with me...
Don't play with my heart
...don't mess with my feelings.
It makes me furious
It angers me and hurts me deeply.
But if you want me to love you
However, if you're willing to be genuine and honest...
Then a baby I will, girl you know that I will
...I'll love you with all my heart, you know I will.
Tell it like it is
Be truthful and straightforward.
Don't be ashamed to let your conscience be your guide
Don't be embarrassed to follow your heart.
But I know deep down inside me
Although I do have doubts...
I believe you love me, forget your foolish pride
...I still trust that you truly care for me, so let go of any unnecessary stubbornness.
Life is too short to have sorrow
Life is too brief to waste on sadness.
You may be here today and gone tomorrow
We never know how much time we have left.
You might as well get what you want
Therefore, you should pursue what you truly desire.
So go on and live, baby go on and live
Don't hold yourself back, live your life to the fullest.
I'm nothing to play with
I'm not someone you can mess around with.
But I... Tell it like it is
...I won't give you false hope or sugarcoat the truth.
My time is too expensive and I'm not your little boy
I'm an adult with standards, and I won't settle for less.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WAYNE SHORTER
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