The band, fronted by Mary Davis, was initially famous for the post-disco hit "Take Your Time (Do It Right)" in 1979. In 1982, they joined forces with then-new production team Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, who went on to craft a string of R&B hits for the group, including "Just Be Good to Me", "Tell Me If You Still Care", "Feeling", and "Borrowed Love".
The Jam/Lewis produced SOS Band hits are notable for popularizing the use of the Roland TR-808 drum machine (and its distinctive cowbell sound) in popular music. The group continues to tour and perform to this day.
In "The Finest" the male singer is no other than Alexander O'Neal.
Just Be Good To Me
S.O.S. Band Lyrics
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And I'm wasting time with you
You'll never be mine
It's not the way I see it
'Cause I feel you're already mine
Whenever you're with me (oh, oh, oh)
People always talkin' about
I don't care about your other girls
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
Friends are always tellin' me
You're a user
I don't care what you do to them
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
You may have many others
But I know when you're with me
You are all mine
Friends always seem to listen
To the bad things that you do
You never do them to me (oh, oh, oh)
People always talkin' about
Your reputation
I don't care about your other girls
Just be good to me (Oh, oh, oh)
Friends are always tellin' me
You're a user
I don't care what you do to them
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Just be good to me
Life is a game of chances
So I'll take my chance with you
And you, I won't try to change
We talk about it and I
Never had a piece of you
And to have all of nothing (oh, oh, oh)
But just be good to me
In the mornin'
Just be good to me
In the afternoon or evenin', oh, yeah
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
I'll give you love, I will smother you
I'll give affection, I won't bother you
I'll be good to you, you'll be good to me, yeah, yeah
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
I'm not the jealous type, I won't tie you down
When you need me, I'll be around
I'll be good to you, you'll be good to me
And we'll be together, be together
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la (oh)
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
(I love you so) La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la (be nice to me, be sweet to me)
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
(We won't worry, no don't worry about what the people say)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la (we'll be good to each other)
(Oh, each and every day) just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
(I'll be good to you) La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la (you'll be good to me)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la (we will love each other, ooh, yes, we will)
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
The song "Just Be Good to Me" by S.O.S. Band is a classic love song about a woman's unwavering love for her man. The lyrics describe the challenges that the singer faces as she tries to navigate her relationship in the face of disapproval from her friends and rumors about her partner's behavior. Despite all of this, she believes that her love for him is real and that he will be faithful to her if he just treats her well. The repetition of the phrase "just be good to me" underscores the importance of trust, respect, and kindness in any romantic relationship.
The singer's friends think she is "crazy" for staying with her boyfriend and warn her that he is a "user," but she ignores their advice because she believes that he is "already mine" whenever they are together. She is not interested in his "other girls" or in changing him, but she simply wants him to be "good to me" and treat her with love and affection. She is not the jealous type and will not "tie him down," but she promises to be "good to you, you'll be good to me" and hopes that they can be "together" despite the challenges they face.
Overall, "Just Be Good to Me" is a deeply emotional and relatable song that speaks to the universal experience of trying to make love work in the face of adversity. It emphasizes the importance of communication, trust, and respect in any romantic relationship and encourages us to persevere in our quest for happiness in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Friends tell me I am crazy
People in my life think I am foolish
And I'm wasting time with you
Spending time with you is a waste of my time
You'll never be mine
I recognize that we may never be together
It's not the way I see it
Despite this knowledge, I have strong feelings for you
'Cause I feel you're already mine
When we're together, it feels like we're already in a relationship
Whenever you're with me (oh, oh, oh)
Being in your company brings me joy and happiness
People always talkin' about
Many individuals gossip about
Your reputation
The public perception of you and your character
I don't care about your other girls
I am not jealous of other women in your life
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
All I ask is that you treat me well and with respect
Friends are always tellin' me
Those close to me often say
You're a user
They perceive you as someone who takes advantage of others for your own gain
I don't care what you do to them
However, I am not concerned with how you behave around them
You may have many others
It is possible that you are involved with multiple people
But I know when you're with me
Yet, when we are together
You are all mine
I feel like you are completely mine and no one else's
Friends always seem to listen
It appears my acquaintances pay attention to
To the bad things that you do
The negative actions and behaviors you exhibit
You never do them to me (oh, oh, oh)
However, you have not acted poorly towards me
Life is a game of chances
Life can be unpredictable and left to chance
So I'll take my chance with you
Therefore, I am willing to take a risk on our relationship
And you, I won't try to change
I accept you the way you are and will not attempt to alter you
We talk about it and I
We have discussed our situation and
Never had a piece of you
I have not been intimate with you
And to have all of nothing (oh, oh, oh)
But, even if we never get together completely, I am willing to take whatever I can get
In the mornin'
In the morning
In the afternoon or evenin', oh, yeah
In the afternoon or evening too
I'll give you love, I will smother you
I will shower you with affection and attention
I'll give affection, I won't bother you
I will offer you love without nagging or annoying you
I'll be good to you, you'll be good to me, yeah, yeah
We can have a mutually beneficial and loving relationship
I'm not the jealous type, I won't tie you down
I am not someone who becomes envious or possessive; I will not try to control you
When you need me, I'll be around
I will be there for you when you need me
And we'll be together, be together
Ultimately, we will be in a loving, committed relationship
(We won't worry, no don't worry about what the people say)
(We do not need to be concerned about societal judgments)
(Oh, each and every day) just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
(I simply ask that you treat me well each day)
(I'll be good to you) La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la (you'll be good to me)
(I will treat you well, and in return, you will treat me well)
(we will love each other, ooh, yes, we will)
(We will have a loving relationship)
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
Above all, please treat me with kindness, respect and love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Samuel Iii Harris, Terry Lewis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@bennya7448
i hear ya
@gaiusbaltar7122
"Just The Way You Like It" intro is also good.
@WBendolph
No lies detected!!
@FavioCool
Maxwell Ascension is the best r and b intro of all time
@raidergil6005
Bro😊
@TheBogan310
My uncle was the saxophone player on this band, Billy Ellis, R.I.P ❤❤❤
@amyshame
Bet he had some awesome stories to tell!
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