The Right Thing
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In the middle of the night
When the time is right
Sexily right

I'm gonna do the right thing
I'm feeling hot
I ain't ever gonna stop
To get what you got
You better take what I bring

I feel it now
Much harder now
More than any old how
Say you feel the pain

Feel I'm getting harder now
(Get off your back four, get on top more)
Feel I'm sinking farther down
(Get off your back four, get on top more)
I told you to stop
You're sleeping out a lot
You told me get lost
Where's your understanding

I feel it now
Much harder than I've ever done now, now
Hey, I'm gonna do the right thing

Feel I'm getting harder now
(Get off your back four, get on top more)
Feel I'm sinking farther down
(Get off your back four, get on top more)

In the middle of the night
When the time is right
Sexily right
I'm gonna do the right thing

I'm on fire now
You know I'm on fire now
You know I told you




That I would never dream of leaving now
If I did it right

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Simply Red's "The Right Thing" tell the story of someone who is in the mood for some intimate moments with their partner in the middle of the night. The singer is letting their partner know that they are ready to do the right thing by making the most of the opportunity. They feel that they are ready to take things to the next level and are eager to please their partner. However, the partner seems resistant and instead of reciprocating the passion, the partner tells the singer to leave them alone. The singer expresses their frustration and inability to comprehend the partner's lack of understanding about their intentions.


Overall, the lyrics seem to be about a moment of passion between two people that is not mutually felt. The singer is eager to take things further, while the partner seems unwilling or uninterested. This dynamic creates tension and frustration between the two, leading to an unresolved situation.


Line by Line Meaning

In the middle of the night
The singer is emphasizing the timing of their actions; it's happening at night.


When the time is right
The singer knows this is the right time to do what they're going to do.


Sexily right
The feeling the singer is experiencing is very sexual and enticing.


I'm gonna do the right thing
The artist feels confident that their actions are the right choice.


I'm feeling hot
The artist is feeling very turned on at the moment and ready to act.


I ain't ever gonna stop
The singer is determined to continue on this path with no hesitation.


To get what you got
The singer wants to have what the other person has, in this case sexual satisfaction.


You better take what I bring
The artist is offering their best effort and expects the other person to reciprocate.


I feel it now
The artist is aware of strong feelings in the moment.


Much harder now
The artist is experiencing heightened passion that is more intense than before.


More than any old how
The singer is not just going through the motions; there is greater depth to the experience.


Say you feel the pain
The artist acknowledges that what they're doing might cause some discomfort to the other person.


Feel I'm getting harder now
The singer is becoming more aroused and ready to act.


(Get off your back four, get on top more)
The singer is providing direction to the other person to change positions so the experience is more enjoyable.


Feel I'm sinking farther down
The singer is as deeply committed to this experience as they possibly can be.


I told you to stop
The artist isn't interested in things being calmed down or ending prematurely.


You're sleeping out a lot
The other person isn't putting in as much effort as the artist would like and is potentially losing interest.


You told me get lost
The other person is expressing disinterest in the situation and wants it to end.


Where's your understanding
The singer is frustrated that the other person is not willing to put in the effort to make the experience more enjoyable.


I'm on fire now
The artist is still feeling incredibly aroused and turned on by the experience.


You know I'm on fire now
The artist is affirming that their heightened state of arousal is still present.


You know I told you
The artist has communicated their expectations and desires to the other person regarding the experience.


That I would never dream of leaving now
The singer is so committed to this experience that they would never consider stopping or leaving now.


If I did it right
The artist knows that if they do everything they're supposed to, the experience will be amazing.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL JAMES HUCKNALL

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Comments from YouTube:

@Darcal2

Their best song imo. Mick's performance is outstanding, the backing vocals are great and I love the little guitar riffs. I also love the way the song builds up and up. A true classic.

@tomstickland

Whatever you think of Simply Red or Mick Hucknall you can't diss this song. It's a gem.

@tigerblue35

The best band ever, why don't we have music like this anymore?

@LilyIglesias

I grew up listening to Simply Red. My parents are big fan of them. I love this song 😍😍😍😍

@jorgemendoza3602

Uno de los mejores grupos de los 80 y un tema inolvidable

@ericflournoy2067

Those last seven, eight bars is some of the best stuff ever recorded. The vocal harmony, bassline, the whole arrangement... Mind BLOWN!!!

@gleidsonlima7688

tenho 26 anos mas sou muito grato por poder ver e sentir a nostalgia de uma música de qualidade, sensacional.

@amybeth5776

I've loved this song for 30 years, today as much as back then. Where does the time go?

@xabi1966

Música elegante interpretada por músicos elegantes...

@neofit0

the armony change in 3:05 must be one of the most wonderfull musical composing device in pop music that I have ever listened in my whole life. This is a classic

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