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Lyrics of Respect by Aretha Franklin
verse
What you want, baby, I got it
What you need, do you know I got it?
chorus
All I′m askin' is for a little respect when you get home
(Just a little bit) hey, baby
(Just a little bit) when you get home
(Just a little bit) mister
(Just a little bit)
verse
I ain′t gon' do you wrong while you're gone
Ain′t gon′ do you wrong 'cause I don′t wanna
chorus
All I'm askin′ is for a little respect when you come home
(Just a little bit) baby
(Just a little bit) when you get home
(Just a little bit) yeah
(Just a little bit)
verse
I'm about to give you all of my money
And all I′m askin' in return, honey
Is to give me my propers when you get home
bridge
(Just a, just a, just a, just a) yeah, baby
(Just a, just a, just a, just a) when you get home
(Just a little bit) yeah
(Just a little bit)
verse
Ooh, your kisses, sweeter than honey
And guess what? So is my money
All I want you to do for me, is give it to me when you get home
chorus
(Re, re, re, re) yeah, baby
(Re, re, re, re) whip it to me
(Respect, just a little bit) when you get home, now
(Just a little bit)
hook
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Find out what it means to me
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Take care, TCB, oh
verse
(Sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me)
A little respect
(Sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me)
Whoa, babe
(Just a little bit) a little respect
(Just a little bit) I get tired
(Just a little bit) keep on tryin'
(Just a little bit) you′re runnin′ out of fools
(Just a little bit) and I ain't lyin′
(Just a little bit)
outro
(Re, re, re, re) start when you come home
(Re, re, re, respect) or you might walk in
(Just a little bit) and find out I'm gone
(Just a little bit) I gotta have
Writer(s): Otis Redding
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Aretha Franklin's song 'Respect' is a powerful anthem about demanding acknowledgment and appreciation in a relationship. The lyrics convey the importance of mutual respect and recognition, emphasizing the need for reciprocity and valuing each other's contributions.
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Themes
Respect in relationships
• Is to give me my propers when you get home
• R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Find out what it means to me
• All I'm askin' is for a little respect when you get home
Commitment and loyalty
• I ain't gon' do you wrong while you're gone
• I'm about to give you all of my money
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Moods
Love, empowerment, reflection, social commentary, heartbreak
Rating: G
Lyrics are child-friendly and safe for all!
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I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You [Mono]
Album • 1967 • 11 tracks
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Respect
Aretha Franklin
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