Lyrics
Is it a tender love, is it secure
Questioning the nature of the love: Is it tender and secure?
Is he a rich boy, or is he poor
Questioning the financial status of a potential partner: Rich or poor?
Don't see no diamond ring on her hand
Observing the absence of a diamond ring on the woman's hand.
Is he a stray cat, is he a man
Wondering if the person in question is unpredictable like a stray cat or more stable like a man.
Is it sour, is it sweet
Asking about the overall character of the relationship: Is it sour or sweet?
Can't ya, can't ya get that boy off the street
Encouraging the woman to distance herself from a potentially troublesome guy on the street.
Is it half, is it whole
Asking about the completeness of the relationship: Is it half or whole?
Mama, mama nice guys don't rock and roll
Advising that nice guys don't typically engage in rock and roll behavior.
Well you're nice on ice
Repetition of the idea that the person is "nice on ice," possibly implying a cool or reserved demeanor.
Well you're nice on ice
-Well you're nice on ice
-Well you're nice on ice
-Cinderella
Drawing parallels between the situation and Cinderella's story, emphasizing the fleeting nature of opportunities.
Nursery rhyme
-You might never get to school on time
-Raise you glass
-Raise some hell
-Get you slippers when the clock strikes twelve
-Have your cake, eat it too
Encouraging the woman to enjoy the benefits of the relationship without compromise.
Let me show ya what a fella can do, can do to you
-Well you're nice on ice
Repetition of the idea that the person is "nice on ice," reinforcing a particular quality or attitude.
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 clarifying the absence of a violent nature.
But I don't carry a gun
Rejecting conventional moral standards in favor of having fun.
Forget your moral standards
Rejecting the role of a traditional romantic hero like Romeo.
Just trying to have a little fun
Expressing the desire for enjoyment and fun without the constraints of societal expectations.
Won't be your Romeo, shining knight
Warning that the person may not fit the mold of a perfect romantic partner.
You can tippy toe but look out tonight
Cautioning against being too trusting, implying potential danger.
You leave your mom a note, like you should
Suggesting a nonchalant attitude toward communication with family, potentially rebellious behavior.
Oh sometimes a bad boy feels so good
Acknowledging the allure of a "bad boy" despite societal norms.
Yeah
An emphatic expression, possibly indicating agreement or understanding.
Well you're nice on ice
Repetition of the idea that the person is "nice on ice," reinforcing a particular quality or attitude.
Well you're nice on ice
-Well you're nice on ice
-Well you're nice on ice
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