Better Be Good to Me
Tina Turner Lyrics
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Entangled in your web
Hot whispers in the night
I'm captured by your spell (captured)
Oh yes, I'm touched by this show of emotion
Should I be fractured by your lack of devotion?
Should I?
Oh, you better be good to me
That's how it's gotta be now
'Cause I don't have no use
For what you loosely call the truth
And you better be good to me
Come on, come on
Be good to me
I think it's also right
That we don't need to fight
We stand face to face
And you present your case
Yes, I know you keep telling me that you love me
And I really do want to believe
But did you think I'd just accept you in blind faith?
Oh sure, babe, anything to please you
But, you better be good to me
That's how it's gotta be now
'Cause I don't have the time
For your over loaded lines
You better be good to me
Be good to me
And I really don't see
Why it's so hard to be good to me?
And you know, I don't understand
What's your plan that you can't be good to me?
Why can't you be good to me?
Be good (why can't you be good to me?)
Be good to me
'Cause I don't have no use
For what you loosely call the truth
And I don't have the time
For your over loaded lines
So, you better be good to me
(Why can't you be good to me?)
Be good to me
(Why can't you be good to me?)
Be good
(Why can't you be good to me?)
Be good to me
(Why can't you be good to me?)
'Cause I don't have no use
For what you loosely call the truth
And I don't have the time
For your over loaded lines
You better be good to me
(Why can't you be good to me?)
Better be (why can't you be?)
Good to me (good to me?)
Because (why can't you be?)
Be good to me (good to me?)
(Why can't you be?) Good to me
(Good to me?)
Why can't you be? (why can't you be?)
Good to me (good to me)
Why can't you be? (Why can't you be?)
Good to me, come on (good to me?)
The song "Better Be Good to Me" by Tina Turner portrays a woman who is questioning her relationship with her partner. She feels like she is imprisoned in his love and is captivated by his charm, but at the same time, she wonders if his love is worth the devotion. She explains that she wants her partner to be truthful and genuine with her, and she is not willing to accept anything that is not real. Tina Turner's powerful voice adds intense emotions to the lyrics that make the song relatable to individuals who question their relationships.
The lyrics of "Better be Good to Me" were written by Mike Chapman and Holly Knight, who wrote it as an answer to the "biker girls' anthem" by Bonnie Tyler's "Holding Out For a Hero." Tina Turner's version became the title single of her album and reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Line by Line Meaning
A prisoner of your love
I am trapped in the emotional hold that you have over me
Entangled in your web
My emotions are caught in a complicated and difficult situation because of you
Hot whispers in the night
Your affectionate words and romantic gestures make me feel desired
I'm captured by your spell
I am under the influence of your love and am unable to resist it
Oh yes I'm touched by this show of emotion
I am moved by the display of passion and love that you have for me
Should I be fractured by your lack of devotion
I question if I should be hurt by your lack of commitment and dedication to our relationship
You better be good to me
You must treat me well and show me the love and respect that I deserve
That's how it's gotta be now
This is a non-negotiable requirement for our relationship going forward
'Cause I don't have no use
Because I see no benefit or value
For what you loosely call the truth
In whatever lies or inaccuracies you present to me
I think it's also right
I agree with you that
That we don't need to fight
It is unnecessary for us to argue or disagree
We stand face to face
We are in direct confrontation and communication
And you present your case
And you explain your perspective or position
Yes I know you keep telling me that you love me
I am aware that you continuously express your love for me
And I really do want to believe
I genuinely desire to trust and have faith in your words
But did you think I'd just accept you in blind faith
However, you cannot expect me to believe you without proof or evidence
Oh sure babe, anything to please you
I will agree just to make you happy, but deep down I have doubts
That's how it's gotta be now
Our relationship requires you to treat me with kindness and respect
'Cause I don't have the time
I am too busy or too important to waste time on insincere or untruthful people
For your over loaded lines
For your exaggerated, clichéd or insincere words or actions
And I really don't see
I genuinely do not understand
Why it's so hard to be good to me
Why is it a challenge for you to treat me with kindness and respect?
What's your plan that you can't be good to me
What is the strategy or goal that prevents you from treating me well?
What I can't feel I surely cannot see
If I do not experience or sense your love and respect, I cannot believe that it exists
And if it's not real I do not wish to see
If your love and respect is not genuine, I do not want to acknowledge or believe it
Be good to me
Treat me with kindness and respect
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael Donald Chapman, Nicholas Barry Chinn, Holly Knight
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@shellygentry4363
Tina gave my mom strength to get out of a decade long abusive relationship. Thank you Tina 💜 Now they're both gone 💔 But the memories and music will last a lifetime.
@marthablair3502
Tina gave me the strength to leave my abusive husband too.
@shellygentry4363
@@marthablair3502I'm so happy you made it out. Speaking out and getting out takes an extra strong woman. I wish the best for you. 💜
@marthablair3502
@@shellygentry4363 thank you
@martinhawkrsworth9676
Couldn't agree more having the courage takes guts i admire you immensely take care stay safe bless you always have a great day
@JoeEnglandShow
Amen to that.
@monicachuidian-riveracalderon
This is dedicated to everyone who has ever experienced domestic violence, God bless you, we all survived our abuser
@dc9291
Tina - the QUEEN of ROCK
@dennyii5292
This woman left an abusive relationship and scraped and crawled her way back to the top from nothing, to become the ICON of ICONS. None of the female singers of today could ever or will ever reach Tina's level......they ALL stumble in her footsteps.
@HAL-dm1eh
Given what I've learned about the music industry, I'd say she is very fortunate to have lived through that. And she knew that too, but then she had nothing else to lose.