Why Can't You Behave
Yearning for Love: Unraveling the Tale of Unmet Expectations
Lyrics
Why can't you behave?
Questioning why the person cannot act appropriately or in an acceptable manner.
Oh, why can't you behave?
Reiteration of the question about the person's behavior.
After all the things you told me,
Referring to previous statements or actions made by the person.
And the promises that you gave,
Alluding to commitments or assurances given by the person.
Oh, why can't you behave?
Repeated questioning of the person's inability to act appropriately.
Why, why, why can't you be good?
Expressing frustration and questioning why the person can't behave well.
I was faithful and true but what good will it do
Stating faithfulness but questioning its usefulness considering the person's behavior.
And do, do just as you should?
Encouraging the person to act in the expected or appropriate manner.
Yes you had the right touch but I was askin' too much
Acknowledging the person's positive traits but suggesting that the expectations were excessive.
Won't you turn that new leaf over,
Requesting a change in behavior for the sake of the relationship.
So your baby can be your slave?
Desiring the person to change behavior so the singer can feel valued and respected in the relationship.
Oh, why can't you behave?
Repeating the question regarding the person's inability to behave.
There's a farm I know near my old home town,
Mentioning a location where both can settle down and live together.
Where we two can go and try settling down.
Describing a place where they can attempt to build a stable life together.
There I'll care for you forever,
Promising everlasting care and support for the person due to their importance to the singer.
'Cause you're all in this world I crave.
Expressing a deep emotional need for the person and their behavior to change.
Oh, why can't you behave?
Reiteration of the question, expressing frustration over the person's inability to behave.
Why can't you behave?
Final repetition of the question, emphasizing the desire for the person to change.
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