Look But Don't Touch
Serayah McNeill Lyrics
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I'm not lookin' for a man
Me and my best friend goin' in
Boy, you better watch ya hands
'Bout to get summertime fine for the bad boys
Dammit, I, dammit, I, dammit, I look good
Don't know why these bitches hatin' on me for
Look at my body, look at my body
Look at my body, look at my body
Don't I look sexy, don't I look sexy?
Don't I look sexy, don't I look sexy?
Look at my body, look at my body
Look at my body, look at my body
Don't I look sexy, don't I look sexy?
Don't I look sexy, don't I look sexy?
Look but, don't touch, don't touch
Don't touch, don't touch
(L-B-D-T) Look but, don't touch, don't touch
Don't touch, don't touch
(L-B-D-T) Look but, don't touch, don't touch
Don't touch, don't touch
(L-B-D-T) Look but, don't touch, don't touch
Don't to- I just came in here to dance
I'm not lookin' for a man
Me and my best friend goin' in
Boy, you better watch ya hands
'Bout to get summertime fine for the bad boys
Dammit, I, dammit, I, dammit, I look good
Don't know why these bitches hatin' on me for
Dammit, I, dammit, I, dammit, I look good
Look at my body, look at my body
Look at my body, look at my body
Don't I look sexy, don't I look sexy?
Don't I look sexy, don't I look sexy?
Look at my body, look at my body
Look at my body, look at my body
Don't I look sexy, don't I look sexy?
Don't I look sexy, don't I look sexy?
Look but, don't touch, don't touch
Don't touch, don't touch
(L-B-D-T) Look but, don't touch, don't touch
Don't touch, don't touch
(L-B-D-T) Look but, don't touch, don't touch
Don't touch, don't touch
(L-B-D-T) Look but, don't touch, don't touch
Don't to- I just came in here to dance
I'm not lookin' for a man
Me and my best friend goin' in
Boy, you better watch ya h-h-h-h (keep ya hands to yourself if you know what's good)
'Bout to get summertime fine for the bad boys
Dammit, I, dammit, I, dammit, I look good (ow!)
Don't know why these bitches hatin' on me for
Dammit, I, dammit, I, dammit, I look good
Look at my body, look at my body
Look at my body, look at my body
Don't I look sexy, don't I look sexy?
Don't I look sexy, don't I look sexy?
Look at my body, look at my body
Look at my body, look at my body
Don't I look sexy, don't I look sexy?
Don't I look sexy, don't I look sexy?
In "Look But Don't Touch," Serayah McNeill confidently claims her right to enjoy herself at a party without being objectified by men. She's there to dance and have a good time with her best friend, and she doesn't want anyone touching her or invading her space. Serayah reinforces her independence and empowerment through the repetition of the phrase "Look but, don't touch," emphasizing that she doesn't need a man's attention or validation to feel good about herself. The lyrics also hint at the pressure women face to conform to society's narrow definition of beauty, with Serayah remarking, "Don't know why these bitches hatin' on me for / Dammit, I, dammit, I, dammit, I look good." She's confident in her own skin, and she wants the world to know it.
The song's upbeat, danceable rhythm and infectious chorus make it a perfect party anthem, but it's also an anthem of self-love and respect. And in a time when women continue to be objectified and devalued, "Look But Don't Touch" is a powerful statement of female empowerment.
Line by Line Meaning
I just came in here to dance
I am here to dance and have a good time, not to find a man.
I'm not lookin' for a man
I am not interested in finding a romantic partner right now.
Me and my best friend goin' in
My best friend and I are entering the venue together.
Boy, you better watch ya hands
I expect men to respect my personal space and not touch me without permission.
'Bout to get summertime fine for the bad boys
I am working on my physical appearance for my own satisfaction and to attract certain types of men.
Dammit, I, dammit, I, dammit, I look good
I am confident in my appearance and feel attractive.
Don't know why these bitches hatin' on me for
I don't understand why other women are giving me negative attention or criticism.
Look at my body, look at my body
I am drawing attention to my physical form.
Don't I look sexy, don't I look sexy?
I want validation for my looks and sex appeal.
Look but, don't touch, don't touch
I am setting boundaries and making it clear that people should not touch me without permission.
(L-B-D-T) Look but, don't touch, don't touch
I am emphasizing the importance of respecting my personal space and boundaries.
Don't to- I just came in here to dance
I reiterate that I am not interested in finding a man and just want to have fun dancing.
Boy, you better watch ya h-h-h-h (keep ya hands to yourself if you know what's good)
I am warning men to keep their hands to themselves if they want to avoid a negative reaction.
Dammit, I, dammit, I, dammit, I look good (ow!)
I continue to express my confidence and satisfaction with my physical appearance.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, FOX MUSIC, INC.
Written by: JUSTIN BOSTWICK, CANDACE NELSON, JAMES DAVID WASHINGTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@David0
Serayah really needs an album, a single,a real tour, with this style, please give her a singing career <3
@cassycertified2870
Ikr!!!
@joshuamcdowell5782
+David0 I don't get how Jussie Smollett and Bryshere Gray got major record deals and Serayah didn't. She's more known for being apart Taylor Swift's girls squad outside of the show. Serayah is way too talented to take a backseat to Taylor Swift or her Empire co-stars.
@David0
fuck yes .. i really can't understand why ... i hope some major decides that it's time for her to shine on her own, she deserves it!!!1
@sugakookie4475
She is signed to a record deal, I'm not sure which one but I think she mentioned it in her interview with the real
@David0
So I hope they will push her good!!!
@wannasmileypop
4 years later and this is and will forever be a bop
@KombatKrincess
fr tho
@saraidream8208
She performed this at the Teen Choice Awards tonight. Slayed!
@autumnmarkle
I saw it too. It was my first time listening to the song