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Don't mess with Bill
Don't mess with Bill
Don't mess with Bill
Now I know he's the guy who put tears in my eyes
A thousand times or more
Oh, but ev'rytime he would apologize
Hear what I say, girls, keep away, uh huh
Don't mess with Bill
No, no, no, no
Don't mess with Bill
Leave my Billy alone
Don't mess with Bill
Get a guy of your own
Don't mess with Bill
Now there's Johnny, there's Joe
And there's Frank and Jim, just to name a few
Now Bill's got me and I've got him
I'm sure there's one for you
Hear what I say, girls, keep away, uh huh
Don't mess with Bill
No, no, no, no
Don't mess with Bill
He is mine all mine
Don't mess with Bill
I'll say it one more time
Don't mess with Bill
Though I tell myself he wants no one else
'Cause he keeps coming back to me
Now I'm in no position to want competition
I want to be sure as can be
Hear what I say, girls, keep away, uh huh
Don't mess with Bill
No, no, no, no
Don't mess with Bill
Leave my Billy alone
Don't mess with Bill
Get a guy of your own
Don't mess with Bill
'Cause he is mine all mine
Don't mess with Bill
I'll say it one more time
Don't mess with Bill
The song "Don't Mess With Bill" by Young and Dramatic is a warning from a girl to other girls to stay away from her man, Bill. The girl has had her heart broken numerous times by Bill, but every time he apologizes, she forgives him and loves him even more. She knows that Bill is a catch, and other girls might try to steal him away, so she warns them to stay away from him. She sings about the different guys in town that the other girls can choose from instead of trying to take Bill away from her.
The girl is possessive of Bill and wants to make sure that no other girl gets too close to him. She acknowledges that she is in no position to want competition and wants to be sure that Bill loves only her. The girl's love for Bill is strong, and she wants to protect their relationship from any outside interference.
The lyrics of "Don't Mess With Bill" are a reflection of the societal norms of the time, where women were expected to be protective of their relationships and territory. It also highlights the insecurity and possessiveness that can come with love, even when it's not entirely healthy.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't mess with Bill
Do not interfere with Billy, as he has hurt me in the past but I still love him, and I do not want any competition for his love.
Now I know he's the guy who put tears in my eyes
I am aware that Billy has caused me to cry many times in the past due to his actions.
A thousand times or more
I have cried an excessive amount of times because of Billy's behavior.
Oh, but ev'rytime he would apologize
However, every time Billy would say sorry, I would love him even more.
I loved him more than before
The apologies from Billy made me love him even more than I did previously.
Hear what I say, girls, keep away, uh huh
Listen to my words, ladies, and stay away from Billy.
Leave my Billy alone
Do not try to approach or date Billy, as he is mine.
Get a guy of your own
Find a different guy to date, as Billy is taken by me.
Now there's Johnny, there's Joe
There are other guys available, for example Johnny and Joe.
And there's Frank and Jim, just to name a few
There are also other guys I could mention, such as Frank and Jim.
Now Bill's got me and I've got him
Billy and I are currently in a relationship with each other.
I'm sure there's one for you
I am confident that you'll find someone, but stay away from Billy as he is mine.
He is mine all mine
Billy belongs to me and only me.
Though I tell myself he wants no one else
Although I try to believe that Billy is only interested in me.
'Cause he keeps coming back to me
I know that Billy comes back to me, and that is why I try to convince myself that he wants only me.
Now I'm in no position to want competition
I am not capable of handling any competition for Billy's affection.
I want to be sure as can be
I want to be confident that Billy only loves me and is not interested in anyone else.
I'll say it one more time
I will repeat my warning one last time.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SMOKEY ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
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