Do Right Woman, Do Right Man
Unveiling the Depths of Love: Aretha's Wisdom in 'Do Right Woman, Do Right Man'
Lyrics
Take me to heart
Expresses a request to be taken seriously and sincerely.
And I'll always love you
Promises enduring love if taken seriously.
And nobody can make me do wrong
Asserts commitment to moral principles and doing what is right.
Take me for granted, leaving love unsure
Warns against underestimating or neglecting the relationship, as it may lead to uncertainty in love.
Makes will power weak
Suggests that taking the relationship for granted weakens the resolve to resist temptation.
And temptation strong
Highlights the challenge of resisting temptation when love is uncertain.
A woman's only human
Acknowledges the humanity of women, implying they have emotions and vulnerabilities.
You should understand
Encourages understanding and empathy towards women.
She's not just a plaything
Rejects the notion of women as mere objects of amusement.
She's flesh and blood just like her man
Emphasizes the shared humanity between women and men.
If you want a do-right-all-days woman (woman)
Desires a partner who consistently does what is right every day.
You've got to be a do-right-all-night man (man)
States the requirement for a partner to be morally upright throughout the night as well.
Yeah yeah
Expresses affirmation or agreement with the preceding statements.
They say that it's a man's world
Comments on the perception that the world is dominated by men.
But you can't prove that by me
Challenges the idea that the world belongs exclusively to men.
And as long as we're together baby
Asserts the importance of mutual respect in the relationship.
Show some respect for me
Requests acknowledgment and consideration from the partner.
If you want a do-right-all-days woman (woman)
Reiterates the desire for a morally upright partner during the day.
You've got to be a do-right-all-night man (man)
Reiterates the requirement for a partner's moral integrity throughout the night.
A woman's only human
Restates the human aspects of women and the need for understanding.
This you should understand
Reiterates the plea for empathy and comprehension towards women.
She's not just a plaything
Rejects the objectification of women, emphasizing their humanity.
She's flesh and blood just like her man
Restates the shared humanity between women and men.
If you want a do-right-all-days woman (woman)
Reiterates the desire for a partner who consistently does what is right every day.
You've got to be a do-right-all-night man
Reiterates the requirement for a partner's moral integrity throughout the night.
You've got to be a do-right-all-night man
Emphasizes the need for a partner who is morally upright throughout the night.
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