Shop Around
The Miracles Lyrics

When I became of age, my mother called me to her side
As I grew older, my mother gave me some advice

She said, "Son, you're growing up now Pretty soon you'll take a bride"
My mother warned me that I would soon be ready to get married.

Just because you've become a young man now There's still somethings that you don't understand now Before you ask some girl for her hand now Keep your freedom for as long as you can now
Although I have reached adulthood, there are still many things I don't know. My mother advised me not to rush into marriage and encouraged me to enjoy my freedom while I still can.

My mama told me, you better shop around (shop, shop around, uh-huh-huh) Whoa yeah, you better shop around (shop, shop around)
My mother warned me to not jump at the first girl who shows interest in me, but to keep my options open and look around for the right match.

Oh, there's some things that I want you to know now Just as sure as the winds gonna blow now The women come and the women gonna go now Before you tell 'em that you love 'em so now
My mother told me that women can be unpredictable and may not always stick around, so I should be cautious about expressing love and commitment too quickly.

Try to get yourself a bargain, son Don't be sold on the very first one Now pretty girls come a dime a dozen Try to find one who's gonna give you true loving
My mother advised me to not fall for the first pretty girl that comes my way, but instead to take my time and find someone who will truly love and care for me.

Before you take a girl and say "I do" now Make sure she's in love with you now My mama told me, you better shop around
My mother cautioned me to not rush into marriage without making sure that the girl truly loves me.

Try to get yourself a bargain, son Don't be sold on the very first one Pretty girls come a dime a dozen Try to find one who's gonna give you true loving
My mother repeated her advice to avoid being taken in by the first pretty girl I meet and instead to look for someone who will truly love and care for me.

Before you take a girl and say "I do" now Make sure she's in love with you now Make sure that her love is true now I'd hate to see you feeling sad and blue now
My mother stressed the importance of making sure that the girl's love for me is genuine, so that I won't end up feeling heartbroken and miserable.

Uh-huh, don't let the first one get you Oh no, 'cause I don't wanna see her with you Uh-huh, before you let her hold you tight Oh yeah, yeah, make sure she's alright Uh-huh, before you let her take your hand, my son Understand, my son, be a man, my son I know you can, my son, I love you
My mother urged me to be a responsible and discerning man, who doesn't let the first girl get me, but instead makes sure that she is the right one. She expressed her love and belief in me.