Not That Kind Of Guy
Stryper Lyrics


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I see you lookin' at me baby
I know what's on your mind
You just wanna come to my place
And have a real good time
Even though you look so fine
My reputation's on the line
I don't give my love away for free
Baby don't you throw yourself at me

[Chorus]
When I say no way you ask me why
Can't you see I'm not that kind of guy

Don't go cryin' to your friends babe
They won't understand
Call my mama and she'll tell you
I just ain't that type of man
Don't be playin' silly games
Girls like you are all the same
I would love to take your hand
But baby, I don't need no one night stand





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Stryper's song Not That Kind Of Guy speak of a woman who is trying to seduce the singer. The song starts with the woman trying to tempt the singer to take her home and have a good time, but he refuses as he does not want to give his love away for free. The chorus repeats how he is not that kind of guy, and when the woman asks why, he simply states that he doesn't want to engage in a one night stand.


The second verse then talks about how the woman should not cry to her friends or play silly games, as they won't change his mind. Even if he would love to take her hand, he does not need a one night stand. The lyrics speak of the singer's strong moral values and refusal to engage in casual sexual relationships.


Overall, the song can be interpreted as a message to women that not all men are willing to engage in casual sex and that they should not try to tempt men who do not desire such behavior.


Line by Line Meaning

I see you lookin' at me baby
I notice that you are checking me out


I know what's on your mind
I understand the thoughts that you are having


You just wanna come to my place
You only want to come to my home


And have a real good time
And have some fun


Even though you look so fine
Although you look attractive


My reputation's on the line
My good name is at risk


I don't give my love away for free
I do not give love freely


Baby don't you throw yourself at me
Do not throw yourself at me, please


When I say no way you ask me why
You question why when I deny your request


Can't you see I'm not that kind of guy
Can you understand that I am not like that?


Don't go cryin' to your friends babe
Do not complain to your friends, please


They won't understand
They will not comprehend


Call my mama and she'll tell you
Speak to my mother and she will inform you


I just ain't that type of man
I am not that kind of individual


Don't be playin' silly games
Do not engage in childish behavior


Girls like you are all the same
Women like you act in a similar way


I would love to take your hand
I would like to hold your hand


But baby, I don't need no one night stand
But, I do not want to engage in casual sex




Lyrics © SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: OZ FOX

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