Fine and Mellow
Love's Bittersweet Dance: Fine and Mellow by Eva Cassidy
Lyrics
My man don't love me
Feeling unloved and mistreated by her partner
He treats me so mean
Expressing how poorly she's treated
My man don't love me
Reiterating the lack of love from her man
He treats me so mean
Reiterating how meanly she's treated
Well he's the lowest man
Describing him as the worst person she's encountered
That I've ever seen
Emphasizing his low character
He wears high draped pants
Describing his attire, possibly flashy or attention-seeking
Stripes are really yellow
Details about his clothing, emphasizing its brightness
Well he wears high draped pants
Reiterating details about his distinctive clothing
Stripes are really yellow
Re-emphasizing the standout nature of his clothing
But when he starts to love me
Despite his exterior, when he shows affection, he's gentle and relaxed
He's so fine and mellow
His loving demeanor contrasts sharply with his appearance
Love will make you gamble
Love can lead to risky behavior and staying out late
And stay out all night long
Emphasizing the impact of love on behavior
I say love will make you gamble
Reiterating how love can lead to risk-taking
And stay out all night long
Reiterating the consequences of love on behavior
Love will make you do things
Love can make someone act against their morals or principles
You always thought was wrong
Actions driven by love might conflict with personal beliefs
But if you treat me right baby
If treated well, she'd be devoted and committed
I'll stay home every day
Promise to stay loyal if treated kindly
Said if you treat me right baby
Reiterating commitment if treated with care
I'll stay home every day
Predicting that his meanness will push her away
But you're so doggone mean
Expressing frustration with his unkindness
I just know you're gonna drive me away
Expecting his behavior to drive her away
But if you treat me right baby
Reiteration of her willingness to stay if treated well
I'll stay home every day
Repeated promise to stay if treated kindly
Said if you treat me right baby
Reiterating commitment if treated with care
I'll stay home every day
Emphasizing her intention to remain if treated well
But you're so doggone mean
Anticipating his behavior driving her away
I just know you're gonna drive me away
Expecting his meanness to push her away
Love is like a faucet
Love can be inconsistent, turning on and off like a faucet
It turns off and on
Comparing love to a faucet, highlighting its unpredictable nature
I said love is like a faucet
Reiterating the unpredictable aspect of love
It turns off and on
Emphasizing the fickleness of love
Just when you think it's on baby
Love can suddenly disappear despite seeming strong
It's turned off and gone
Love can vanish unexpectedly
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