Ballin Keen
Sandy Lee Lyrics
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If you don't think you're gonna treat me right
If you're out to tease and not to please
You don't know what you're doin'
When you're messin' with me
Now stop, now stop, ha, cut it out
If you don't know what love's about
If the things you say are gonna make me cry
I don't go for bad 'cause it makes me so mad
I walk around blue when I should be glad
Now stop, now stop, ha, cut it out
If you don't know what love's about
If you say that I'm your lover
Honey, I'll treat you fine
But if you play one right after the other
Honey, I'll draw the line
Now stop if you don't mean to play this game
Like a king and a queen
A joker ain't real, there's nothing he feels
I'll throw my hand in for a brand new deal
Now stop, now stop, ha cut it out
If you don't know what love's about
If you say that I'm your lover
Honey, I'll treat you fine
But if you play one right after the other
Baby, I'll draw the line
Now stop, holdin' me tight
If you don't think you're gonna treat me right
If you're out to tease and not to please
You don't know what you're doin'
When you're messin' with me
Now stop, now stop, ha, cut it out
If you don't know what love's about
Now stop, now stop, oh, cut it out
If you don't know what love's about
Now stop
Sandy Lee's "Ballin Keen" is a song that tackles the subject of love and its complexities. The song warns a potential lover to stop playing games and misusing the words "love" and "lover." The singer cautions that if the person in question is not genuine and does not intend to treat her well, then it's best to let go.
The lyrics repeatedly use the phrase "now stop" as a call to action to the person she is addressing. The singer tells her lover to stop holding her tight if he doesn't plan to treat her right. She further warns against saying things that will make her cry and lying to her. She also warns against playing with her emotions and treating her poorly while claiming to love her.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that the singer is willing to treat her lover well as long as he reciprocates that treatment. Still, she will put a stop to everything if he continues to play games and treat her poorly.
Overall, the song is a reminder to people in relationships that love and genuine affection are vital ingredients. An absence of these things can lead to heartbreak and disappointment.
Line by Line Meaning
Now stop, holdin' me tight
Stop holding onto me tightly if you don't plan on treating me correctly.
If you don't think you're gonna treat me right
If you're unsure about being able to treat me kindly and fairly, stop holding onto me.
If you're out to tease and not to please
If you're only interested in playing games with me instead of making me happy, let me go.
You don't know what you're doin'
If you're not treating me with respect and affection, you're lost and don't understand how to truly love someone.
When you're messin' with me
When you're playing around with my emotions and not treating me well.
Now stop, now stop, ha, cut it out
Stop what you're doing and let me go if you don't understand what love is and how to show it.
If you don't know what love's about
If you're not familiar with how to truly love and respect someone, you need to stop leading me on.
Now stop, tellin' me lies
Stop lying to me about how you feel and what you want from me.
If the things you say are gonna make me cry
If your actions and words are going to hurt me emotionally, you need to let me go.
I don't go for bad 'cause it makes me so mad
I don't tolerate people treating me badly because it frustrates me and makes me angry.
I walk around blue when I should be glad
I feel unhappy and depressed when I should be feeling happy and content.
If you say that I'm your lover
If you claim that you're interested in having a romantic relationship with me,
Honey, I'll treat you fine
I'll be affectionate and loving towards you if you're sincere.
But if you play one right after the other
But if you're interested in pursuing multiple relationships at once,
Honey, I'll draw the line
I won't tolerate being used or treated poorly in any relationship.
Now stop if you don't mean to play this game
Stop leading me on if you're not interested in pursuing a sincere romantic relationship.
Like a king and a queen
Like two people in a genuine, loving romantic relationship.
A joker ain't real, there's nothing he feels
A person who's not genuine in their feelings and intentions can't truly love someone else.
I'll throw my hand in for a brand new deal
I'm willing to move on and find a new relationship if this one doesn't work out.
Now stop, oh, cut it out
Stop leading me on and playing games if you're not truly interested in a sincere romantic relationship.
Contributed by Peyton G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Lungomolto
cool post cool song
@tudorsdown5134
Yes indeedy...one of the great rare gems