Be Careful
Love's Deception: Eddie Boyd's Warning in 'Be Careful'
Lyrics
You told me that you love me
You assured me of your love
But now, little girl I know you're tellin' a lie
Now, it's clear that you're not truthful
You told me that you love me
Repeating the claim of love
Now, little girl I know you're tellin' a lie
Acknowledging the lie in your words
But I guess I'm born a fool for a woman
Despite knowing the deception, I remain devoted
I'll be loving you until the day I die
Expressing a commitment to love until death
Do you remember, baby
Recalling shared memories, addressing the girl
When the days you were going to school?
Reflecting on the days of attending school
Do you remember, do you remember, baby
Repeating the inquiry about school days
In the days when you were going to school?
Highlighting the past innocence of school days
You know we both were in the first reader class
Both were in the first reader class, emphasizing a promise
You promised never to break my rule
Recalling a promise not to violate certain rules
Now you're in the big city
Noting the girl's transition to the big city
And the bright lights is shining on you
Describing the glamour of the city lights
Now you're in the big city, baby
Reiterating the change in the girl's environment
And the bright lights is shining on you
Emphasizing the allure of city life
When I called your name on the street, little girl
Calling out to the girl, met with disdain
You said, "Oh, look at you, fool"
Girl's response to the speaker's attempt to connect
Yeah, but you better, you better be careful
Advising caution in dealing with strangers
How you treat a stranger in your hometown
Specifically addressing the girl to be cautious
Little girl, I tell you to be careful
Reiterating the warning to be careful
How you treat a stranger in your hometown
Emphasizing the importance of caution in her hometown
Well, you know the world is just like a see-saw
Comparing the world to a see-saw, symbolizing ups and downs
Everybody's going up and down
Expressing the fluctuating nature of life
But I know, I know you're gonna miss me
Anticipating the girl's regret in the future
When you grow a little bit older
Predicting the girl's realization as she grows older
I know you're gonna miss me
Reiterating the expectation of being missed
When you grow a little bit older
Connecting the girl's regret to aging
When that pimp starts to mistreatin' you
Warning about mistreatment from a pimp
You're gonna say, little Eddie, I know he told me so
Anticipating the acknowledgment of the speaker's advice
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