Lyrics
Is it a tender love, is it secure
Questioning if the love is tender and secure
Is he a rich boy, or is he poor
Questioning the financial status of the person
Don't see no diamond ring on her hand
Noticing the absence of a diamond ring on her hand
Is he a stray cat, is he a man
Asking if the person is like a stray cat or a mature man
Is it sour, is it sweet
Questioning if the relationship is sour or sweet
Can't ya, can't ya get that boy off the street
Encouraging to help the person get off the street
Is it half, is it whole
Asking if the situation is half or whole
Mama, mama nice guys don't rock and roll
Mentioning that nice guys don't rock and roll
Well you're nice on ice
Repetition emphasizing that the person is "nice on ice"
Well you're nice on ice
-Well you're nice on ice
-Well you're nice on ice
-Cinderella
Referring to the person as Cinderella
Nursery rhyme
Comparing the situation to a nursery rhyme
You might never get to school on time
Suggesting that the person might be late for school
Raise you glass
Encouraging to raise a glass
Raise some hell
Encouraging to raise some hell, indicating a desire for excitement
Get you slippers when the clock strikes twelve
Referencing the Cinderella story with the slippers and the clock
Have your cake, eat it too
Encouraging to have both success and enjoyment
Let me show ya what a fella can do, can do to you
Expressing the desire to show what one can do in a relationship
Well you're nice on ice
Repetition emphasizing that the person is "nice on ice"
Well you're nice on ice
-Well you're nice on ice
-Well you're nice on ice
-I guess I got bad manners
Admitting to having bad manners but not carrying a gun
But I don't carry a gun
Disregarding moral standards for the sake of fun
Forget your moral standards
Rejecting the role of a romantic hero like Romeo
Just trying to have a little fun
Asserting the intention of having fun without strict moral codes
Won't be your Romeo, shining knight
Warning that the person won't be a traditional romantic partner
You can tippy toe but look out tonight
Cautioning that appearances can be deceiving
You leave your mom a note, like you should
Suggesting leaving a note for one's mom as a responsible act
Oh - sometimes a bad boy feels so good
Acknowledging the appeal of a bad boy despite societal norms
Yeah
An expression of agreement or affirmation
Well you're nice on ice
Repetition emphasizing that the person is "nice on ice"
Well you're nice on ice
-Well you're nice on ice
-Well you're nice on ice
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