Mean Business
Wild Side Warnings: Navigating Love's Risky Game with Whitesnake
Lyrics
You're taking a walk on the wild side
You are engaging in risky behavior or unconventional choices.
If you're gonna take a chance with me,
If you decide to take a risk with me,
I'm gonna make you take a look on the inside
I will make you introspect and examine your inner self.
And you might not like what you see
You might not be pleased with what you discover.
So don't you knock on my door
Do not approach me if you are not prepared for a response.
If you don't want an answer
A warning not to seek answers if unprepared for the truth.
Or gimme a beat
Don't provide a rhythm if you don't want to dance.
If you don't want a dancer
Don't expect a performance if you are not ready for it.
I've got my love gun loaded,
The singer is prepared for a romantic encounter.
I've got you in my sight,
The focus is on the person of interest.
I never take no for an answer,
Refusal to accept rejection; insisting on a positive response.
So you'd better say yes tonight
Emphasizing the importance of a positive answer tonight.
I told you the score
The singer communicated their intentions clearly from the beginning.
Right from the start,
The path to happiness is closed if one hurts the singer.
You'll never get to heaven
A metaphorical statement about the consequences of heartbreak.
If you break my heart
Heaven is unattainable if the heart is broken.
So if you don't mean business
If you are not serious, look for companionship elsewhere.
Knock on someone else's door,
Do not approach if your intentions are not sincere.
'Cause it's a mean mean business
Emphasizing the seriousness and potential danger of involvement.
Staying alive if you fool with me
Survival is at stake if one engages in frivolous dealings.
You say you want my money,
The singer addresses financial motives with skepticism.
I say you've got no sense,
Criticizing the lack of wisdom in seeking only material gain.
If you just want to bleed me dry
Warning against exploiting the singer for personal benefit.
Stay on your side of the fence
Stay away if you are only interested in taking advantage.
No mercy you can see
No forgiveness for those who deceive, as indicated by dice references.
'Cause seven to eleven made a fool out of me
A reminder of past mistakes and being taken advantage of.
So if you don't mean business
If you are not serious, do not seek involvement.
Knock on someone else's door,
Reiteration of the warning against insincere intentions.
'Cause it's a mean mean business
Emphasizing the serious nature of engagement and its consequences.
Staying alive if you fool with me
Highlighting the potential danger of crossing boundaries with the singer.
You're taking a walk on the wild side
A repetition of the warning for those taking a risk with the singer.
If you're gonna take a chance with me,
Reiterating the potential consequences of taking a chance.
I'm gonna make you take a look on the inside
The singer emphasizes self-reflection and potential discomfort.
And you might not like what you see
The warning about potential discomfort upon self-examination.
So don't you knock on my door
Reiterating the caution against seeking answers unprepared.
If you don't want an answer
Don't seek answers if you are not ready for the truth.
Or gimme a beat
Don't expect a performance if you are not prepared for it.
If you don't want a dancer
Reiteration of the need for readiness if seeking entertainment.
So if you don't mean business
If you are not serious, find companionship elsewhere.
Knock on someone else's door,
Repeating the message to avoid insincere engagements.
'Cause it's a mean mean business
Emphasizing the seriousness and potential danger of involvement.
Staying alive if you fool with me
Underlining the risks associated with fooling around with the singer.
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