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Shoulda Known Better
03:28
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Well he could be the sweetest
And he sure knew how to charm
Said you were his onliest girl
When he held you in his arms
But that man he had a bad side
And everybody knew
Now you're just a fool for love
Looks like the joke's on you
Shoulda known better
With a man like that you should've known
Well girl you saw it comin'
You knew it from the start
You knew that he was trouble
So why'd you let him have your heart
Now you're lonely and you're cryin'
'Cause that man he could not be true
You already knew the punchline
But the joke is still on you
Shoulda known better
With a man like that you should've known
Your friends all said he'd do you wrong
So when the truth came out
it was all one big "I told you so,
you have nothing to complain about"
Woo!
But that man he had a bad side
And everybody knew
You already knew the punchline
But the joke is still on you
Shoulda known better
With a man like that you should've known
Shoulda known better
With a man like that you should've known
Shoulda known better
With a man like that you should've known
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2. |
Make Your Move
03:08
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Baby it's no secret
That I'm all for your love
Baby you're my weakness
And you're all I'm thinking of
Well, God knows how hard I've tried
How hard I've tried to make you mine
But I'm getting pretty tired baby (oh, I'm getting pretty tired)
So it's up to you this time
Oh I don't want to rush you baby
But we've only got so long
Say the word and I'm yours baby
You know you can do know wrong
So, make your move
And make it soon
Don't just leave me waiting like a fool
If you don't act now
Your time is through
So I'm telling you right now to make you move
Hey, hey, hey
I'm getting sick
Of playing all your silly games
Well I guess I'm just a loser, baby
If I gotta wait another day
It's just
I wanna kiss you 'neath the moon and stars
And hold you so tightly in my arms
And baby if your wish is just the same
You're the only one to blame
So, make your move
And make it soon
Don't just leave me hanging like a fool
If you don't act now
Your time is through
So I'm telling you right now to make you move
And make it soon
Don't just leave me waiting like a fool
If you don't act now
Your time is through
So I'm telling you right now to make your
Telling you right now to make your
I'm telling you right now to make your
I'm telling you right now to make your
Telling you right now to make your move
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I don't wanna lose you baby
So why you make it so hard to hold on?
You always say, I'm crazy
Today I'm right and then tomorrow I'm wrong
But I can't help the feeling that maybe
You wish my legs were just a little more long
Well if you don't wanna be my lover
I'll have another by the end of this song
You gotta specify
Specify what you like
Ooh baby, you gotta recognize
You're not the only guy
And tomorrow baby, I'm going with the next in line
I thought that you were cool, oh baby
In your Cadillac car like a king
But I was just a fool, or lazy
To think I wasn't just another of your things
Well I don't wanna be your lady
If all you wanted me to do is sing
'Cause there's another boy on the corner
And I think I'm gonna give him a ring
You gotta specify
Specify what you like
Ooh baby, you gotta recognize
You're not the only guy
And tomorrow baby, I'm going with the next in line
Baby, I love you
But you got me working overtime
Tell me, do you love me
'Cause I'm not yours unless you really are mine
I gotta say it over and over and over and over
You gotta specify
Specify what you like
Ooh baby, you gotta recognize
You're not the only guy
And tomorrow baby, I'm going with the next in line
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4. |
Off the Record
03:12
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Every morning at half past ten
When I come knocking at your back door
I catch myself dreaming 'bout some day when
Our love won't have to be a secret no more
'Cause I'd be lyin' if I told you
That he could love you like I do, yeah
That man of yours, someday he'll be long gone
And I'll be the one you're sleeping next to
'Cause our love is off the record
Strictly off the record it's true
Yes our love is off the record
Girl, I won't let 'em get the scoop on you
Yeah I know you got a man at home
You tell me that his love is real
You made it clear that I'm the other guy
Our love's a secret that I can't reveal
But I wanna scream
I wanna shout
I wanna tell the whole world, yes I do now, honey
You say our love's a secret for the classifieds
But to me girl, it's front-page news
And if someone comes askin' about our love
Wondrin' where, or when, or who
Don't worry babe, I won't give my name
I'll just be somebody close to you
'Cause our love is off the record
Strictly off the record it's true
Yes our love is off the record
Girl I won't let 'em get the scoop on you
Stop the presses!
Hey - ey - hey - yeah
Yeah
Wait a minute
Ooh, ooh, ooh
And if someone comes askin' about our love
Wondrin' where, or when, or who
Don't worry babe, I won't give my name
I'll just be somebody close to you
Some day our love will be on the record
At least that's what I'm hopin' for
Until our love is on the record
I'll just keep knockin' on your back door
I'll just keep knock, knock, knockin' (knock, knock, knock)
Knock, knock, knockin' (knock, knock, knock)
Knockin' on your back door
I'll just keep knock, knock, knockin' (knock, knock, knock)
Knock, knock, knockin' (knock, knock, knock)
Knockin' on your back door
Come on baby yeah (knock, knock, knock)
Knock, knock, knockin'
Knockin' on your back door
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5. |
Stepping Out
03:48
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I feel your hands closing, clenched around my throat.
Yeah your love’s been strangling me, and I’m now ‘bout to choke.
You been abusin’ and bruisin’ my ego for too long
Since I been bluesin’ I’ll cruise in and put it to you in a song
Baby, I heard you, it hurts you to find out
But I swear it’s fair.
And it’s time I let you know
You say don’t go
But I answer no—ohhh
I’m steppin’ out.
Soon as I stepped outside I knew it ain’t the same.
Sun gleamin’, chin up, smile beamin’—it’s a lovely day.
When we were foolin’ it was gruelin’, felt trapped in a tiny cage,
But now your lies unspoolin’ and I’m coolin’ off, heels up, far away
Through all our screw-ups, so rough, I stayed tough, blew up inside
Used to feel used up, now I’m juiced up and mighty fine, yeah
Our love’s been kicked out, back on the scene quick, with my clique now
So please don’t rock that slick pout, we both knew it wouldn't work out
Baby, I heard you, it hurts you to find out
But I swear it’s fair.
And it’s time I let you know
You say don’t go
But I answer no—ohhh
I’m steppin’ out.
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6. |
Ain't Got Nothing
03:14
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I ain't got no car
Ain't got no fancy shoes
I ain't got no limousine
Don't got no Jimmy Choos
I ain't got no Hennessy
Don't got no cheech and chong
But baby, baby
I won't do you wrong
I ain't got no rubber bands
Ain't got no Louis V
I ain't those flashy chains
Ain't rockin' Versace, nice!
I ain't got no platinum card
Don't got that golden ring
But baby, baby
Yeah I'mma do my thang
'Cause what I got? (yeah, yeah)
I ain't got nothing (nah, nah)
What I got? (yeah, yeah)
I ain't got nothing (nah, nah) (6x)
Ain't got nothing but love
I ain't no time to spend
No Rolie on my arm
I don't eat no fancy meal
Don't got no caviar
'Cause I ain't got no platinum card
Don't got that golden ring
But baby, baby
I'mma do my thang
'Cause what I got? (yeah, yeah)
I ain't got nothing (nah, nah)
What I got? (yeah, yeah)
I ain't got nothing (nah, nah) (2x)
Ain't got nothing but love
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7. |
Rumpshaker
03:47
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Rumpshaker tell me what is your name?
Rumpshaker, tell me what is your name?
The way you shake it
You know you drive a man insane
Rumpshaker, I like the way you do that thing
Ohh, rumpshaker, no no, I like the way you do that thing
Got me spendin’ all my money
Tryna buy the girl a diamond ring
See, I went on down to a spot I know
Down by the Union Hall
Kinda spot where they love to dance
Packed from wall to wall
I saw this girl, dancing alone
I damn near lost my mind
When she got to shakin’ that ass
Switchin’ from side to side
Ohhh, rumpshaker, no no no, why you gotta be so cruel?
When you get goin' and go and do that thang now honey
You make a man act a fool
She looked at me and said
Oh no! Boy you better slow your roll
I know you been watchin’ me,
Dancin up on the wall
But if you want to know my name,
You know you don’t stand a chance
Unless you get up on the floor
And you start your feet to dance
Rumpshaker, no no no, why you gotta be so cruel?
The way you shake it,
You make a man act a fool
Tell 'em
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8. |
Love Like That
03:14
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When you're down
I'll pick you back up
I'll give you coffee, girl
Right in your cup
I'll give you shelter
Shelter from the storm
When it's cold outside
I'll keep you warm
I'll give you this love
(And I'll give it right back)
Yes, I'll give you this love
(And I'll give it right back)
Yeah, I'll give you this love
(And I'll give it right back)
But I bet you ain't never, never, never
Had a love like that
I'll be your lightbulb
Late at night
When you're wrong
I'll make you feel alright
I'll be there in the morning
Like an early rain
And I'll be there in the evening, baby
Like a midnight train
Yeah, I'll give you this love
(And I'll give it right back)
Yeah, I'll give you this love
(And I'll give it right back)
Yeah, I'll give you this love
(And I'll give it right back)
But I bet you ain't never, never, never
Had a love like that
Late at night
When you're all alone
I'll call you up
On your telephone
And I'll say
Ooooooh, baby do you hear me
'Cause I need to know now
'Cause I need to know
Baby do you love me?
Do you care?
Oh, do you love me, girl?
Do you care?
Just a little bit louder?
'Cause I need to know
'Cause I need to know
'Cause I need to know!
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9. |
Be Your Fool
04:59
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You think I don’t hear
The back door slam closed
Every time I’m
A little early
Comin’ home
You think I don’t see
Your eyes watchin’ him
Oh, but darlin’
I got eyes
Of my own
Talkin’ in whispers soft and low
Late at night on your telephone
But I go on pretending
Just to keep you at home
'Cause I’d rather be your fool
Than be alone
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Well I know a man
Has gotta maintain his pride
Oh but pride don’t mean nothin’, no, no no
Without you by my side
And if you don’t love me, oooh
I’ll take what I can
Cause baby who am I, who am I?
If I ain’t your man?
I know, oh, what I ought to do
Leave you behind, and find somebody new
Oh, oh, but it ain’t so easy
Being on your own
'Cause I’d rather be your fool
Than be alone
Yes I would, now honey, no
I don't wanna be alone
I said I don't wanna be alone, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
No, I don't wanna be alone now honey, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
Oh, why'd you have to?
I said-a why'd you have to?
Oh, why'd you have to go?
Ooooh!
Why'd you have to go?
Oh, I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna be alone, no!
Why'd you have to go? Go, no
Why'd you have to go? I said-a why'd you have to go?
Why'd you have to go? No, no
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
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The Intrinsics Cambridge, Massachusetts
The Intrinsics are a soul/R&B band based on the campus of Harvard University. Founded in September 2013, we aim to bring the sweet sounds of Memphis, Muscle Shoals, Detroit, and New Orleans to audiences in the Boston area. Dancing is obligatory.
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