The Love You Save
The Jackson 5/The Jacksons Lyrics

Stop na na na, you'd better save it!
Stop what you're doing and think about the potential consequences.

When we played tag in grade school / You wanted to be It. / But chasing boys was just a fad / You crossed your heart you'd quit.
In our childhood game, you wanted to be the one to catch me. But you said you were done chasing after boys.

When we grew up you traded / Your promise for my ring / Now just like back to grade school / You're doing the same old thing!
As we got older, you made a promise to commit to our relationship by accepting my ring. But now, you're going back to chasing after other guys, just like you did when we were kids.

Stop, the love you save may be your own! / Darling, take it slow / Or some day you'll be all alone. / You'd better stop, the love you save may be your own! / Darling, look both ways before you cross me / You're headed for the danger zone.
You need to stop and consider that the love you're saving by committing to me might be your own salvation. Take things slowly, or you may end up alone. Be cautious and consider the potential danger of disappointing me by betraying our relationship.

I'm the one who loves you! / I'm the one you need!
I am the one who truly loves you and is the perfect partner for you.

Those other guys will put you down / As soon as they succeed! / They'll ruin your reputation! / They'll label you a flirt! / The way they talk about you / They'll turn your name to dirt, oh!
Don't fall for the sweet lies of those other guys. They'll only use and reject you once they achieve their goals. They'll slander you and label you as a flirt, tarnishing your name and reputation.

Slow down. / S is for "Save it" / T is for "Take it slow" / O is for "Oh, no!" / P is for "Please, please, don't go!"
Calm down and think about what you're doing. Remember to save your love for the right person, take things slowly, and avoid making a huge mistake by leaving me.

Don't you know don't you know. / Some day baby you'll be all alone. (Wait a while) / Those other guys will put you down / As soon as they succeed.
Realize that one day you may end up alone if you don't choose the right partner. Those other guys will only use and leave you once they accomplish their goals, leaving you with nothing.

Stop, the love you save may be your own! / You better stop, the love you save may be your own / Please, please / Or some day, some day baby, / You'll be all alone
It's crucial to recognize that the love you're trying to protect might just be your own. Stop chasing after other guys and commit to me if you don't want to be alone in the future.

Stop, the love you save may be your own, baby / You'd better stop it, stop it, stop it girl! / Or someday you'll be all alone. / The way they talk about you / They'll turn your name, turn your name to dirt.
Stop running around and consider the potential consequences of your actions. Stop doing things that could ruin our relationship and avoiding ending up completely alone. If you don't, those other guys who slandered and objectified you are sure to tarnish your reputation even further.