Lyrics
Well, come on, pretty baby, let's go out tonight
Invitation to go out, ensuring everything will be fine.
Your mom won't have to worry, everything'll be alright
Assurance to the partner's mother about the night out.
Don't let me hear you talking, just be there when I call
Request to be present when called, emphasizing action over words.
'Cause what I do, I do my way or it won't be done at all
Expressing a commitment to doing things only in one's own way.
Little girl, can you hear what I say?
Checking if the partner comprehends the speaker's message.
I'm an easy going guy but I always gotta have my way
Self-description as easygoing but insistent on having one's way.
Yeah, I was born a tiger, always had my way
Claiming a dominant, assertive personality from birth.
Don't ever try to change me this or any other day
Rejecting the idea of change, asserting one's unyielding nature.
Don't let me hear you argue the things I say I do
Warning against challenging or questioning the speaker's actions.
Don't give me no trouble or you all and I are through
Threatening consequences for causing trouble or disagreement.
Little girl, can you hear what I say?
Reiterating the need for the partner to understand the speaker.
Yeah, I'm an easy going guy but I always gotta have my way
Reaffirming an easygoing nature but emphasizing the need for control.
Well, come on, pretty baby, let's go out tonight
Repeat of the invitation with the same assurances as in line 1.
Your mom won't have to worry, everything'll be alright
Repetition of assurance to the partner's mother.
Don't let me hear you talking, just be there when I call
Reiteration of the request for the partner to be available.
'Cause what I do, I do my way or it won't be done at all
Emphasizing the speaker's commitment to doing things their way.
Little girl, can you hear what I say?
Ensuring the partner comprehends the speaker's desires.
Yeah, I'm an easy going guy but I always gotta have my way
Restating the speaker's easygoing nature with an insistence on control.
I'm an easy going guy but I always gotta have my way
Repeating the assertion of an easygoing demeanor with a demand for control.
You better believe it, baby
Reinforcing the belief in the speaker's unwavering control.
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