"What You Get Is What You See" was popular in Australia, where it was used in a campaign for the New South Wales Rugby League. They later used "The Best" in an even more successful campaign.
What You Get Is What You See
Tina Turner Lyrics
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Some boys just got the look of a Greek Adonis
And some boys just try to talk you off your feet
Hmm, some boys they're God's gift to woman
And some boys just think they're sweet enough to eat
Try to change the habit of a lifetime
Don't even try
You'll realize
What you get is what you see
Ain't nothing more to it
And if you wanna love a woman like me
It takes a man to do it
If what you get is what you see
Then I don't want your kind of love
Some guys just got lips that you can't help kissing
And some guys ust got a smile you can't resist, mm
And some guys have gotta build a reputation
They just wanna add you to their list
You got a lot of physical attraction
I can't deny
But can you guarantee me satisfaction?
Well, I'm still waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, ooh
What you get is what you see
Ain't nothing more to it
And if you wanna love a woman like me
It takes a man to do it
If what you get is what you see
Then I don't want your kind of love, ooh, yeah
So let me see your cards on the table
Before I buy
I always read the writing on the label
So give me reason to believe
There's more to you than meets the eye, yeah
What you get is what you see
Ain't nothing more to it
And if you wanna love a woman like me
It takes a man to do it
If what you get is what you see
Then I don't want your kind of love
Ain't nothing more to it, ooh
It doesn't matter, doesn't matter, oh, no
I don't want your kind of love, oh, no
Ain't nothing else to it, whoa
No, I don't want your kind of love, ooh
What you, what you see is what you get
Tina Turner's song, "What You Get Is What You See," is about understanding what lies beneath physical appearance and ensuring that relationships are built on more than just surface attraction. The lyrics describe how some men have physical attributes that are appealing, but that alone does not make them worthy of a woman's love. Turner sings about how some men may be gifted with looks or charm, but they may not necessarily be the best companions as they lack depth and substance. She challenges men to change their ways and prove that they are more than just their physical appearance, and that they have qualities that make them worth loving.
The song's chorus "What you get is what you see, ain't nothing more to it," serves as a reminder that relationships must be built on honesty, trust, and mutual respect. Turner emphasizes that if a man cannot show these qualities, then she does not want his kind of love. She encourages men to show their true selves, and to reveal their real intentions, so that she can make an informed decision about whether to pursue a relationship with them.
Overall, "What You Get Is What You See" is a powerful message about the importance of building relationships based on genuine qualities, rather than just physical attraction. Turner conveys her expectations of what she wants in a partner, and encourages men to show who they truly are, beyond their physical appearance.
Line by Line Meaning
Some boys got the look of a Greek Adonis
Some guys are physically attractive like Greek gods
Some boys try to talk you off your feet
Some guys use smooth talking to impress women
Some boys they're gods gift to woman
Some guys think they are the best thing that happened to women
Some boys think they're sweet enough to eat
Some guys think they are irresistible
Try to change the habit of a lifetime
It's hard to change a deeply ingrained behavior
Don't even try
It's not worth trying if the person won't change
Cause when you cut down deeper than the icing
When you look past the surface level, beyond the initial attraction
You realize
You come to the understanding
What you get is what you see
The person's true nature is evident from their actions and behavior
Ain't nothing more to it
There's no hidden or additional characteristics to be uncovered
And if you want to love a woman like me
If you want to be with me
It takes a man to do it
You need to be a mature, responsible adult to handle a relationship
Then I don't want your kind of love
If the person isn't capable of being a responsible partner, I don't want them
Some guys got lips that you can't help kissing
Some guys have desirable, kissable lips
And some guys got a smile you can't resist
Some guys have an irresistible smile
Some guys gotta build a reputation
Some guys try to establish a certain image or reputation
They just want to add you to the list
They want to add you to the many conquests in their reputation
You got a lot of physical attraction
You are physically attractive
I can't deny
I can't ignore or dismiss the physical attraction
But can you guarantee me satisfaction
Can you promise to satisfy me emotionally and sexually?
While I'm still waiting, waiting, waiting
While I'm still looking for the right person to be with
So let me see your cards on the table
Be upfront and honest about your intentions and character
Before I buy
Before I commit to a relationship
I always read the writing on the label
I always look for the true nature of a person, beyond the surface level
So give me reason to believe there's more to you than meets the eye
Prove to me that there's more to you than just your physical appearance or initial charm
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Graham Hamilton Lyle, Terry Britten
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
Some boys got the look of a Greek Adonis
Some boys try to talk you off your feet
Some boys they're gods gift to woman
Some boys think they're sweet enough to eat
Try to change the habit of a lifetime
Don't even try
Cause when you cut down deeper than the icing
You realize
What you get is what you see
Ain't nothing more to it
And if you want to love a woman like me
It takes a man to do it
If what you get is what you see
Then I don't want your kind of love
Some guys got lips that you can't help kissing
And some guys got a smile you can't resist
Some guys gotta build a reputation
They just want to add you to the list
You got a lot of physical attraction
I can't deny
But can you guarantee me satisfaction
While I'm still waiting, waiting, waiting
What you get is what you see
Ain't nothing more to it
And if you want to love a woman like me
It takes a man to do it
If what you get is what you see
Then I don't want your kind of love
So let me see your cards on the table
Before I buy
I always read the writing on the label
So give me reason to believe there's more to you than meets the eye
@leokimvideo
Such an amazing voice.
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@marcelodma79
RIP Tina!❤🙏🙌
Fly high Queen!
Thanks for your music!!
@anthonybrown429
One of her most underrated songs but one of my favorites. A lot of truth to this song. She nailed it. Amazing woman and an amazing journey I'm glad l was here for most of it R I P Queen Tina. The GREATEST. 💯❤️❤️❤️🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
@Antarath
I favorited this song on Spotify on May the 1st this year and I can not get enough of it.
@inakloss4599
Yes. So I think so.