Lyrics
Oh, no matter what you say, baby
Expressing that regardless of what is said, there are consequences.
No matter what you do
Emphasizing that actions carry weight, not just words.
The way you been treating me, woman
Pointing out mistreatment by the woman.
Is coming back home to you
Indicating that the consequences are returning to her.
And your crying won't help you, woman
Stating that the woman's crying won't be effective or change the situation.
Oh, crying won't help you, baby
Reiterating that crying won't be helpful for her.
Oh, crying won't help you, woman
Emphasizing that her actions have consequences.
'Cause you've been so mean to me
Attributing her suffering to her own mistreatment of the speaker.
Oh, you must remember baby
Highlighting the importance of remembering certain truths.
No matter, where you go
Emphasizing that one's actions have repercussions regardless of location.
Watch those seeds you scatter, woman 'cause you're gonna reap just what you sow
Advising caution about the consequences of one's actions.
And your crying won't help you woman
Repeating the idea that crying won't alleviate her situation.
Oh, crying won't help you now
Stressing the ineffectiveness of crying in her current circumstance.
Oh, oh, crying won't help you, baby
Affirming that crying won't change the consequences.
'Cause you've been so mean to me
Linking her suffering to her actions towards the speaker.
Oh, the way you been treating me, just can't understand
Expressing confusion or dismay at the mistreatment received.
I'm gonna leave you woman, let you do the best you can
Declaring the intention to leave and let her face the consequences.
And your crying won't help you, baby
Reiterating that crying won't change the outcome for her.
Crying won't help you now
Underlining the current ineffectiveness of crying for her.
Oh, oh, crying won't help you, woman
Stating that crying won't alleviate the consequences she's facing.
'Cause you been so mean to me, look out
Connecting her suffering to her unkind actions towards the speaker.
Oh, just before I leave you woman
Announcing the speaker's imminent departure from the relationship.
Just before I shake your hand
Suggesting a final interaction before parting ways.
I'm going to get me a woman, baby
Expressing the speaker's intent to find a new partner.
Let you get you a man
Encouraging the woman to find a new partner as well.
And your crying won't help you, woman
Reiterating the ineffectiveness of crying in changing the outcome.
Crying won't help you now
Affirming that crying won't alter the consequences for her.
Oh, oh, crying won't help you, baby
Emphasizing that crying won't be beneficial for her in this situation.
'Cause you been so mean to me
Connecting her suffering to her actions towards the speaker.
Whoo!
An exclamation, possibly indicating intensity or finality.
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