Sting Me Red
Who Da Funk feat. Terra Deva Lyrics
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Aint it better when you're not on your own
Aint it better when you see what you've done
Aint it better when you're not on your own
Bring it here if you've got something to say
I tell you to tell them you're a friend of mine
You made me think that your business is clean
Sting me red (but) I feel fine
Lay my name on the line
Sting me red (but) I feel fine
Lay my name on the line
Oh... oh... you think you're so clever...clever...clever...
Got me trippin on a "he said, she said"
I can't believe what you did, what you said
You got me trippin on a "he said, she said"
I can't believe what you did, what you said
Don't you know I've put the hush on you
Yeah
I bet that will hit you like a brick
Lift your head when I'm talking to you
You think you're slick, but I've got you baby
Sting me red (but) I feel fine
Lay my name on the line
Sting me red (but) I feel fine
Lay my name on the line
Oh... oh... you think you're so clever...clever...clever...
You think you're so clever
You can't break me, never
You think you're so clever
You think you're clever you think you're so clever...
You think you're so clever
You can't break me, never
You think you're so clever
You think you're clever you think you're so clever...
You think you're so clever
You can't break me, never
You think you're so clever
You think you're clever you think you're so clever...
The song "Sting Me Red" by Who Da Funk is about being betrayed by someone who has pretended to be a friend but has actually been deceiving you. The lyrics say "bring it here if you've got something to say, I tell you to tell them you're a friend of mine" which implies that this person has been talking behind the singer's back. The singer realizes this and says "got me tripping on a 'he said, she said', I can't believe what you did, what you said". The singer is hurt by the betrayal but also determined to confront the person, saying "lift your head when I'm talking to you, you think you're slick, but I've got you baby".
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes that it is better to see what has been done rather than being unaware of the deception. The lyrics say "Ain't it better when you see what you've done, ain't it better when you're not on your own" which implies that it is better to know the truth and have support rather than being alone with the betrayal. The chorus repeats the phrase "Sting me red (but) I feel fine, lay my name on the line" which suggests that the singer is willing to confront and deal with the consequences of the deception.
Line by Line Meaning
Aint it better when you see what you've done
It's more helpful to realize the impact of your actions.
Aint it better when you're not on your own
It's easier to navigate situations with support.
Bring it here if you've got something to say
Share your thoughts or opinions with me.
I tell you to tell them you're a friend of mine
Identify yourself as someone I know.
You made me think that your business is clean
You gave off the impression that you were trustworthy.
Just think you slick but you're out of line...
You're trying to be sneaky, but you're crossing the line.
Sting me red (but) I feel fine
You may hurt me, but I can handle it.
Lay my name on the line
Put my reputation at risk.
Oh... oh... you think you're so clever...clever...clever...
You believe you're sly, but I see right through you.
Got me trippin on a "he said, she said"
I'm caught up in rumors or gossip.
I can't believe what you did, what you said
I'm surprised and disappointed by your actions and words.
Don't you know I've put the hush on you
I've warned others not to listen to what you have to say.
I bet that will hit you like a brick
My warning will have a significant impact on you.
Lift your head when I'm talking to you
Show me respect and listen to what I have to say.
You think you're slick, but I've got you baby
I know what you're up to, even if you think you're being clever.
Contributed by Benjamin T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.