Formed in 1991 by working class music manager Jimmy Rabitte, The Commitments performes a unique blend of soul music, described by trumpeter Joey "The Lips" Fagan as "Dublin soul." Featuring Deco Cuffe on lead vocals, Imelda Quirke, Natalie Murphy and Bernie McGloughlin as female backing vocalists, Outspan Foster on lead guitar, Dean Fay on bass, Steven Clifford on keys, Derek Scully and Joey "The Lips" Fagan on trumpet and Billy Mooney on drums, The Commitments were successful in local venues in North Dublin. During the final months of their original run, Mooney left the band and was replaced by former security guard Micko Wallace. The group disbanded in late 1991 after a hectic club show – at which the band were to be joined by Wilson Pickett – and due to internal affairs, just minutes before the band were offered a record deal.
In 2010, the band reformed and are set to perform a number of dates.
The movie was also the breakthrough for singer Andrew Strong.
Do Right Woman Do Right Man
The Commitments Lyrics
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And I'll always love you
And nobody can make me do wrong
Take me for granted
Leaving love unshown
Makes will power weak
And temptation strong
You should understand
She's not just a plaything
She's flesh and blood
Just like her man
If you want a do right
All days woman
You've gotta be a do right
All night man
Yeah, yeah
They say that it's a man's world
But you can't prove that by me
And as long as we're together, baby
Show some respect for me
If you want a do right
All days woman
You've gotta be a do right
All night man
A woman's only human
This you should understand
She's not just a plaything
She's flesh and blood
Just like her man
If you want a do right
All days woman
You've gotta be a do right
All nights man
You've gotta be a do right
All nights man
The Commitments' "Do Right Woman Do Right Man" is a song that speaks about the importance of respecting and treating women right. The singer urges his partner to take him seriously, and he promises to remain loyal to her. He stresses the fact that if love is not reciprocated, it weakens willpower and strengthens temptation. The chorus emphasizes mutual respect and presents gender equality as vital to the success of the relationship.
The lyrics are straightforward and convey the message of the song concisely. The song highlights the need for men to understand the complexities of women and acknowledge their value. The singer stresses the idea that women are not objects or toys to be played with and that they are humans just like men. The chorus clearly states that if men want to have a good woman by their side, they must be good themselves and treat women with respect.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me to heart
If you take me to heart and truly love me, I will reciprocate that love
And I'll always love you
If you truly love me, I will always love you back
And nobody can make me do wrong
If we truly love each other, no other person can make me betray that love
Take me for granted
If you don't show that you love and appreciate me, I will start to feel unimportant
Leaving love unshown
Not demonstrating your love for me can weaken my will to stay faithful to you
Makes will power weak
Not being shown love can make it easier to succumb to the temptation of cheating
And temptation strong
Temptation can become a stronger force in the absence of love and appreciation
A woman's only human
Women should be treated with the same level of respect and dignity as men because they are human beings
You should understand
It's important for you to recognize and accept this fact
She's not just a plaything
Women should not be objectified or treated as mere objects for men's pleasure
She's flesh and blood
Women are real, living beings with feelings and emotions like any other human being
Just like her man
Women are equal to men in their humanity and should be treated as such
If you want a do right
If you desire a faithful and loving partner
All days woman
A woman who is faithful and loving every day
You've gotta be a do right
You must also be faithful and loving every day
All night man
A man who is faithful and loving all night as well
Yeah, yeah
An expression of affirmation or agreement
They say that it's a man's world
The world is often depicted as male-dominated
But you can't prove that by me
However, I do not believe this to be true
And as long as we're together, baby
As long as we are in a loving relationship
Show some respect for me
Treat me with the dignity and love that I deserve as a human being and partner
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Agustina
Take me to heart and I'll always love you
And nobody can make me do wrong
Take me for granted, leaving love unsure
Makes will power weak and temptation strong
A woman's only human
You should understand
She's not just a plaything
She's flesh and blood just like her man
If you want a do-right-all-day woman
You've got to be a do-right-all-night man
They say that it's a man's world
Well you can improve that by me
And as long as we're together baby
Show some respect for me
A woman's only human
You should understand
She's not just a plaything
She's flesh and blood just like her man
If you want a do-right-all-day woman
You've got to be a do-right-all-night man
Stogie Guy
Love this movie and had the greatest soundtrack ever created and this is without a doubt the best song from it. Niamh Kavanagh's voice is amazing and she puts every bit of her heart and soul into this song. Hard to out do Aretha Franklin but this song shows even that can be done
Lady Lyric Here
ummm no. No one out does Aretha. this is good, yes, but Aretha is the Queen
Steve Jackson
I concur, this is the best version of the song!
Space Cat
This is the only version of this song that you need. Perfection.
Agustina
Take me to heart and I'll always love you
And nobody can make me do wrong
Take me for granted, leaving love unsure
Makes will power weak and temptation strong
A woman's only human
You should understand
She's not just a plaything
She's flesh and blood just like her man
If you want a do-right-all-day woman
You've got to be a do-right-all-night man
They say that it's a man's world
Well you can improve that by me
And as long as we're together baby
Show some respect for me
A woman's only human
You should understand
She's not just a plaything
She's flesh and blood just like her man
If you want a do-right-all-day woman
You've got to be a do-right-all-night man
David Krinsky
I get the chills every time I listen to this song,which is a lot
OriginalMangereBoy71
Now this is what I call music!
Jewel Bailey
Amazing voice
rekohu1
Just beautiful ~ Love all there songs..
GetRekt
*their