Introduction
“Give The Lady Some Respect” is a notable track by the British rock band The Sweet, released in March 1980 as a 7-inch single under Polydor Records in Germany. The song was written by Ray McRiner and produced by Pip Williams. It served as a precursor to their album “Waters Edge,” which was released later that year.
By the late 1970s, The Sweet had transitioned from their glam rock roots to a more hard rock-oriented sound. This evolution was evident in “Give The Lady Some Respect,” which showcased the band’s adeptness at blending melodic hooks with rock sensibilities. The B-side of the single, “Tall Girls,” was a collaborative effort by band members Andy Scott, Mick Tucker, and Steve Priest, highlighting their collective songwriting prowess.
The release of “Give The Lady Some Respect” marked a period of change for The Sweet. The song’s inclusion in “Waters Edge” (titled “VI” in the U.S. and Canada) reflected the band’s efforts to adapt and remain relevant in the shifting musical landscape of the early 1980s. Despite these efforts, the album received mixed reviews and did not achieve significant commercial success.
While “Give The Lady Some Respect” may not have reached the commercial heights of The Sweet’s earlier hits, it remains a testament to the band’s versatility and commitment to musical evolution. The track encapsulates a moment in The Sweet’s history where they sought to redefine themselves and navigate the challenges of an ever-changing rock scene.
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Lyrics
Just give the lady some respect boy
She don’t need your neglect boy
Do you know that if she where mine
I would give her some more time
Yes it’s you im talking to sir
Listen or you gonna loose her
Waking up to the truth there
Just give the lady what you think she needs
Just give the lady what you know she needs
And if you let her get to know you better
She’ll never let you down
Oh-Oh the lady needs to know you
If anything you said should upset her
Don’t let it turn you round
Oh-Oh the lady needs to know you
The lady needs to know you
The lady needs to know
you feel you need some one to turn to
But your affraid that love will burn you
And your head is cryin’ save me
Talk it out with the lady
Yes it’s you im talking to sir
Listen or you gonna loose her
Oh-Oh just give the lady what you think she needs
Just give the lady what you know she needs
And if you let her get to know you better
She’ll never let you down
Oh-Oh the lady needs to know you
If anything you said should upset her
Don’t let it turn you round
Oh-Oh the lady needs to know you
The lady needs to
Just give the lady some respect boy
She don’t need your neglect boy
Do you know that if she where mine
I would give her some more time
Yes it’s you im talking to sir
Listen or you gonna loose her “You gonna loose her”
So give the lady whats she really needs
Just let her get to know you better
She’ll never let you down
Oh-Oh the lady needs to know you
If anything you say should upset her
Don’t let it turn you round
Oh-Oh the lady needs to know you (Repeat till fade)