Advice
Unveiling Love's Truth: Sly & the Family Stone's Advice
Lyrics
Take my advice if you want a lover
Encouraging someone to take the speaker's advice for a romantic relationship.
I'm not going to be your brother
Declining to be just a brotherly figure, suggesting a desire for a romantic connection.
Are you afraid of what you might want to do
Questioning if fear is preventing the person from pursuing their desires.
Or is reality hard for you?
Wondering if facing reality is challenging for the individual.
You got to get yourself together
Advising the person to gather themselves, possibly implying emotional or mental stability.
I've been treating you like bad weather
Not treating the person well, akin to bad weather, suggesting a negative impact on their life.
Scared your friends will get on you
Expressing concern that the person is afraid of criticism from friends.
You were too cautious when I warned you
Highlighting the person's caution and the speaker's prior warnings.
One of these days you're gonna
Anticipating a future event when the person will take significant action.
Take off my shoes
Suggesting a symbolic act of intimacy or commitment, like taking off shoes.
You're gonna bring me the paper so I can
Envisioning a future where the person brings news, indicating involvement and connection.
Read the news
Expressing a desire to be informed and involved in each other's lives.
I'm gonna love you so good
Promising to love the person intensely and sincerely.
I'm gonna throw your mind
Indicating a profound impact on the person's thoughts or perspective.
The fort of my love will got to hold your tide
Symbolizing the strength and stability of the speaker's love.
Ain't nowhere for you to run
Stating there is no escape for the person, suggesting commitment or inevitability.
Your hope and wishes killin' all your fun
Implying that the person's hopes and dreams are hindering their enjoyment of life.
Exhibition of what you don't know
Referring to a display of ignorance or lack of knowledge.
Might be the reason for you to throw upon
Suggesting that ignorance may lead to negative consequences.
Relax your mind and show your heart
Encouraging the person to relax mentally and reveal their true feelings.
I've never been your brother, even from the start
Asserting that the speaker was never a mere brother figure but has always loved sincerely.
I've always loved you, let me see your heart
Expressing the desire to see the person's true emotions and vulnerabilities.
Take down that wall, and play your part
Encouraging the person to break down emotional barriers and actively participate in the relationship.
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