I'll Be There
The Rhythm Aces Lyrics
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For quite some time
Puttin' down a lot of scotch
One eye is winkin' at me
And another's lookin' at your watch
Well I don't want to hear about
No headache, baby
As strong as you've been comin' on
Honey, I'll be gone
Well, baby well, maybe
I shouldn't call you baby no more
You say business like this
You don't want to sell me no bacon
Don't you haul it out the door
Cause I want you, I need you
Baby, don't you read me wrong
If you don't want me, just say
Honey, I'll be gone
Well I learned my lesson a long time ago
When I was back in school
I treat you like the Queen of Sheba
But, baby, don't you play me no fool
'Cause I want you, I need you
Baby, don't you string me along
If you don't want me, just say
Honey, I'll be gone
Oh
You're lookin' real good tonight, mama
You've got all your green lights on
Well, every time I try to talk to you
It's just like talkin' on the phone
Well, I need some lovin' from your soul
It ain't enough that your legs are long
If you don't want me, just say
Honey, I'll be gone
Well, I learned my lesson a long time ago
When I was just back in school
I treat you like the Queen of Sheba
Oh but, baby, don't you play me no fool
'Cause I want you, I need you
Baby, don't you read me wrong
If you don't want me, just say
Honey, I'll be gone
If you don't want me, just say
Honey, I'll be gone
The Rhythm Aces's "I'll Be There" is a song about a man who is trying to convince a woman to be with him but is being met with resistance. The man is interested in the woman and is trying to make a connection with her, but she is not reciprocating. This becomes clear as the man sings, "If you don't want me, just say, honey, I'll be gone." He is telling the woman that if she isn't interested, he will leave and not keep pursuing her. He is also telling her not to string him along and to be honest with him about her feelings.
As the song progresses, the man becomes more desperate to win the woman's affection. He compliments her appearance, saying, "You're looking real good tonight, mama, you've got all your green lights on." However, he realizes that physical attraction is not enough and that he needs a deeper connection with her. He sings, "I need some lovin' from your soul, it ain't enough that your legs are long." He is expressing that he wants a deeper connection with her and that he needs her to open up to him.
The song is filled with a sense of longing and desperation, as the man tries to make a connection with the woman. It highlights the difficulty of trying to win someone over and the importance of communication and honesty in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been sittin' here
For quite some time
Puttin' down a lot of scotch
One eye is winkin' at me
And another's lookin' at your watch
You have been sitting here drinking for a while. One of your eyes is looking at me, and the other one is staring at your watch.
Well I don't want to hear about
No headache, baby
As strong as you've been comin' on
If you don't want me, just say
Honey, I'll be gone
I am not interested in hearing about your headache. If you do not want me, tell me and I will leave.
Well, baby well, maybe
I shouldn't call you baby no more
You say business like this
You don't want to sell me no bacon
Don't you haul it out the door
Cause I want you, I need you
Baby, don't you read me wrong
If you don't want me, just say
Honey, I'll be gone
Maybe I should stop calling you baby. You do not want to sell me anything, so do not pretend to be open for business. I am interested in you, but do not mistake my intentions. If you do not feel the same, say so and I will leave.
Well I learned my lesson a long time ago
When I was back in school
I treat you like the Queen of Sheba
But, baby, don't you play me no fool
'Cause I want you, I need you
Baby, don't you string me along
If you don't want me, just say
Honey, I'll be gone
I learned a lesson a long time ago - I treated someone like royalty, and they betrayed me. I am giving you the benefit of the doubt and treating you well, but do not take advantage of me. If you do not want to be with me, tell me and I will leave.
You're lookin' real good tonight, mama
You've got all your green lights on
Well, every time I try to talk to you
It's just like talkin' on the phone
Well, I need some lovin' from your soul
It ain't enough that your legs are long
If you don't want me, just say
Honey, I'll be gone
You look great tonight, but every time I try to have a conversation with you, it falls flat. I want to connect with you emotionally, not just physically. If you do not want to be with me, tell me and I will leave.
Well, I learned my lesson a long time ago
When I was just back in school
I treat you like the Queen of Sheba
Oh but, baby, don't you play me no fool
'Cause I want you, I need you
Baby, don't you read me wrong
If you don't want me, just say
Honey, I'll be gone
If you don't want me, just say
Honey, I'll be gone
Once again, I will not tolerate being played for a fool. My intentions are honest, and I want to be with you. Do not misunderstand my feelings. If you do not want me, tell me and I will leave.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SMITH
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