Kick Your Ass
Shape Up or Else: Ally Venable's Warning in 'Kick Your Ass'
Lyrics
You bring your friends over to watch tv
You invite your friends over to watch TV.
Some of them even try to hit on me
Some of your friends try to hit on the speaker.
They leave beer bottles and all kinds of trash
Friends leave beer bottles and trash behind.
You better shape up boy or imma kick your ass
A warning to the person to improve their behavior or face consequences.
Oh
Expression of emphasis or frustration.
Do I
Repetition of the question, creating anticipation or emphasis.
Do I
-Gotta kick yo
-I put on a dress that fits me nice
The speaker wears a nice dress, seeking attention from the person.
You don't even look at me twice
The person doesn't pay attention to the speaker despite her efforts.
Better put me first, you keep putting me last
Request to prioritize the speaker, expressing dissatisfaction with being neglected.
You gotta shape up boy, or imma kick yo ass
A repeated warning to improve behavior or face consequences.
Oh
Repetition of the question, intensifying the warning.
Do I
-Do I
-Gotta kick yo
-If mamma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy
Emphasizing the importance of keeping the speaker happy for overall happiness.
You can believe that's true
Assertion that keeping the speaker happy is crucial and true.
I hope your getting, the message I'm sending
Indicating that the speaker is sending a clear message to the person.
Oh baby I'm talking to you
Directly addressing the person and emphasizing the communication.
I'm done with these games that you play with me
Expressing dissatisfaction with games played by the person.
Keep it up boy, just wait and see
A warning to the person to continue their behavior at their own risk.
If I leave tonight I won't be back
If the speaker leaves tonight, there won't be a return.
And on my way out imma kick your ass
On the way out, a final warning of consequences, including physical action.
Oh
Expression of emphasis or frustration.
Do I
Intensification of the warning through repeated questioning.
Do I
-Do I
-Do I
-Do I
-Gotta kick yo
-And all your friends too
Extension of the warning to the person's friends as well.
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