You Better You Bet

Repetition of "You better you bet" suggests a strong emphasis on a directive or warning.

You better you better you bet, ooh

You better you better you bet, ooh

You better you better you bet, ooh

The singer reflects on a rough lifestyle but is captivated by a memorable love, possibly hindered by excessive drinking.

My voice too rough with cigarettes

I sometimes feel I should just go home

But I'm dealing with a memory that never forgets

I love to hear you say my name

Especially when you say, "Yes"

I got your body right now on my mind

But I drunk myself blind

Referencing T-Rex and "Who's Next?" indicates a connection to music history, suggesting the influence of past rock bands.

To the sound of old T-Rex

Oh, and Who's Next?

Expressing love and need with a call-and-response style, warning that not betting on love may have painful consequences.

(You better, you better, you bet)

When I say, "I need you," you say, "You better"

(You better, you better, you bet)

You better bet your life

Or love will cut you like a knife

Rejecting superficial qualities, the singer values genuine connection and doesn't mind the extent of love, emphasizing quality over quantity.

I'm not into your passport picture, I just like your nose

You welcome me with open arms and open legs

I know only fools have needs but this one never begs

I don't really mind how much you love me

Suggesting a willingness to spend the night together, emphasizing the immediacy and intensity of the relationship.

When you say, "Come over and spend the night"

Tonight, tonight

Reiterating the importance of betting on love to avoid being hurt, using the metaphor of love cutting like a knife.

(You better, you better, you bet)

When I say, "I need you," you say, "You better"

(You better, you better, you bet)

You better bet your life

Or love will cut you, cut you like a knife

Describing an intimate moment, playfully referencing the dog, and reinforcing the theme of betting on love for life.

We could make some book of records

Your dog keeps licking my nose

And chewing up all those letters

Saying, "You better

You better bet your life"

Emphasizing the constant need for love and conformity, suggesting a desire for commitment and adherence to expectations.

You better shove me back into line now

You better love me, all the time now

You better shove me back into line now

Describing a bold, eager attitude despite unconventional appearance, highlighting a confident and carefree approach to life and love.

But knowing I'm so eager to fight can't make letting me in any easier

I know I've been wearing crazy clothes and I look pretty crappy, sometime

But my body feels so good and I still sing a razor line every time

And when it comes to all night living

I know what I'm giving

I've got it all down to a tee

And it's free

Repetition of the call-and-response structure, reinforcing the importance of expressing love and need to maintain a strong connection.

(You better, you better, you bet)

When I say, "I need you," you say, "You better"

(You better, you better, you bet)

When I say, "I love you," you say, "You better"

(You better, you better, you bet)

When I say, "I need you," you scream, "You better"

(You better, you better, you bet) ooh

When I say, "I love you," you say, "You better"

(You better, you better, you bet)

And when I say, "I need you," you say, "You better"

(You better, you better, you bet)

When I say, "I love you," you say, "You better"

(You better, you better, you bet)

When I say, "I need you," you scream, "You better"

(You better, you better, you bet)

Final warning that not betting on life or love can be as cutting as a knife, bringing the thematic elements full circle.

Or love will cut you just like a knife