Give Me a Break
The Ritchie Family Lyrics
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It's a tough game to play, sometimes we play too rough
Now that I got the final okay
You're tryin' so har-ard to take it all away
I've got my education, I've got determination
I've got imagination, come on give me a break
I've got my education, I've got determination
Well I started out my life, tried to find a better way
To live in this woorld from day to day
Now people don't you know, don't you know
Folks always said, you've got to reap just what you saw
I've got my education, I've got determination
I've got imagination, come on give me a break, give it up
I've got my education, I've got determination
I've got imagination, come on give me a break, give it up
Come on give me a break, give it up, (won't you give me a break)
Come on give me a break, give it up, (I deserve a fair shake)
Come on give me a break, (give it up) won't you, give me, give me a break
Come on give me a break
I'm a woman - I deserve a fair shake
What you don't give, I will take
Oh I tried to find out, what this was all about
Everyone wanted to go their own way
You say I've got the right, no one can stop me now
I'm tryin' so hard and now I've learned how
I've got my education, I've got determination
I've got imagination, come on give me a break
I've got my education, I've got determination
I've got imagination, come on give me a break
Now I've got what I deserve, I have settled with my goal
Ain't nothin' I need, deep down in my soul
I got a future, I got a degree
I got everything but
equality
The Ritchie Family's Give Me a Break is a song that speaks to the struggles that women face in society. It talks about the game of life being tough and how sometimes we play too rough. The lyrics explain how the singer has worked hard to get an education, determination, and imagination, and now they want a break. The singer is asking for a fair shake and deserving what they have worked for. The lyrics also imply that women have to work harder to get ahead in society and sometimes have to take what they deserve.
The song has a funky disco beat that reflects the time it was produced, in 1979. It features a funky guitar riff, groovy bass line, and a catchy melody that makes you want to dance. The overall vibe of the song is uplifting and empowering. It talks about the challenges but also the determination and faith that one has in their success.
Give Me a Break was a hit in the disco scene in the late '70s and early '80s. It was covered by several artists, including Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer, and Vanessa Williams. The song was even used in the film Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle in 2003.
Contributed by Wyatt F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brian Kay
I adore this track. Brilliant to see the entire performance instead of the shortened version used in the movie. Now all we need is the girls doing Sophistication, also from the Can't Stop The Music soundtrack.
Lord Densel Michel
Finally caught this on shazam while playing on the radio. So smooth and funky. Love it
oofahman
I danced to this song many times! Still one of my favorites!
Brian C
this was the era of real music sung by ppl with real voices, the golden age of music came of age in the 80's
Crabby Oldman
Funny how people have been making music. for tens of thousands of years, but somehow the best music came during the six years you spent in high school.
william enrique ortiz peña
La mejor música, la de los 80’s sin duda
Maria Fontanez
I love that song and love the 80's!!!
J.C Kennedy
Absolutely love this song and what a superb job you've done , Thank you Leo Pro :)
Luis Ramirez
La primera vez que escuche este temaso fue en la película de Village People llamada "CAN'T STOP THE MUSIC" .... buenísimo, me lo bailaba todo !!!
Gary rosales tabraj
Los 2 grupos tienen los mismos creadores