With his effortless rhythms and contagious melodies, this Southern Californ… Read Full Bio ↴With his effortless rhythms and contagious melodies, this Southern California native has entertained and dazzled audiences of all ages and backgrounds. A multi-talented vocalist, songwriter, musician and producer, Trevor is ready to deliver what his fans and the music industry are anxiously awaiting…a classic sound infused with modern style and an unbridled talent.
At 24 years-old, Trevor has already received praise and adulation from the likes of Rodney Jerkins, Wayne Brady, and the great Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds to name a few. He’s a timeless talent, focused and poised to touch the hearts and minds of music lovers and fans around the world. Stay tuned and experience the launch and flight of Trevor Wesley!

Chivalry Is Dead
Trevor Wesley Lyrics

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Girl, just let your hair down
Let's paint the whole town
Life is our playground, yeah
But I'm not a kid no more
So I must open doors and make you feel like the lady you are
My mama raised me to be classy, not flashy
I'm happy to please you
Though I can tell that's not what you're used to

And they say (they say) chivalry is dead, dead, dead
Girl, let a real man pick up the slack
And treat you with respect, yeah

And you don't have to love me, love me, love me
You don't have to love me, love me, love me
Just 'cause I'm a gentlemen don't mean
I ain't taking you to bed

Ah, baby let me buy your meals
I see you're head over heels
I feel like you deserve it
There's no pressure
We can do whatever makes you comfortable
Yeah, I could float your boat
It's cold, take my coat
I'll sing a music note from a song that I just wrote
Girl, just take my hand (my hand)
And let me be your man
Though that's not what you're used to

And they say (they say) chivalry is dead, dead, dead
Girl, let a real man pick up the slack
And treat you with respect, yeah

And you don't have to love me, love me, love me
You don't have to love me, love me, love me
Just 'cause I'm a gentlemen don't mean
I ain't taking you to bed

That's just how you treat a lady
Treat a lady, treat a lady
Treat a lady, treat a lady
Treat a lady
Dadadadadum
That's just how you treat a lady
Treat a lady, treat a lady
Treat a lady, treat a lady
Treat a lady
Dadadadadum

And they say (they say) chivalry is dead, dead, dead
Girl, let a real man pick up the slack
And treat you with respect, yeah

And you don't have to love me, love me, love me
You don't have to love me, love me, love me
Just 'cause I'm a gentlemen don't mean
I ain't taking you to bed, bed

And you don't have to love me, love me, love me
You don't have to love me, love me, love me
Just 'cause I'm a gentlemen don't mean
I ain't taking you to bed

And they say (they say) chivalry is dead, dead, dead

Overall Meaning

In Trevor Wesley's song "Chivalry Is Dead", the singer seems to be trying to woo a woman by treating her like a lady. The chorus begins with the line "And they say chivalry is dead", indicating that he is aware that being a gentleman is not popular in modern society. However, he continues to maintain his values by opening doors for her and being respectful towards her. He also makes it clear that he is not trying to impress her with materialistic things, but rather by being a genuine, caring person.

Despite his efforts, the woman seems hesitant and unsure about his behavior towards her. Wesley assures her that she doesn't have to love him, but that he will continue to treat her with respect regardless. He emphasizes that just because he is a gentleman, it doesn't mean that he won't take her to bed. However, he wants to make it clear that he is not just interested in a physical relationship and that he wants to get to know her on a deeper level as well.

The song's message seems to be advocating for men to take a more traditional, chivalrous approach towards women. It also emphasizes the importance of respecting women and treating them with kindness and understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

Girl, just let your hair down
Relax and be yourself, let's have fun

Let's paint the whole town
Let's go out and have a good time

Life is our playground, yeah
Let's make the most of our time together

But I'm not a kid no more
I am mature and responsible

So I must open doors and make you feel like the lady you are
I want to show you respect and treat you well

My mama raised me to be classy, not flashy
I was taught to be a gentleman and value substance over style

I'm happy to please you
I want to make you happy

Though I can tell that's not what you're used to
I can sense that you might not be accustomed to being treated well

And they say (they say) chivalry is dead, dead, dead
People claim that good manners are no longer practiced

Girl, let a real man pick up the slack
Allow a true gentleman to step up and take care of you

And treat you with respect, yeah
And show you the respect you deserve

And you don't have to love me, love me, love me
You don't have to feel obligated to love me

Just 'cause I'm a gentlemen don't mean
Just because I'm a respectful man doesn't mean

I ain't taking you to bed
That I don't have romantic intentions

Ah, baby let me buy your meals
Allow me to treat you to dinner

I see you're head over heels
I can tell you're madly in love

I feel like you deserve it
I believe you deserve to be treated well

There's no pressure
I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable

We can do whatever makes you comfortable
We can take things at your pace

Yeah, I could float your boat
I can make you happy

It's cold, take my coat
Let me keep you warm

I'll sing a music note from a song that I just wrote
I express my feelings for you through songwriting

Girl, just take my hand (my hand)
Let me lead you

And let me be your man
Allow me to treat you like a queen

That's just how you treat a lady
This is how I believe a woman should be treated

Treat a lady, treat a lady, treat a lady, treat a lady
Show a woman respect and kindness