Music Review: Tina Turner "Show Some Respect"
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Show Some Respect
Album: Private Dancer
Year: 1985
Tina Turner beseeches her boyfriend to take their relationship seriously in the pressing "Show Some Respect."
The domineering synths open the single, setting a controlling tone. In the first verse, she says she has thought about the state of their relationship. She will do her part but it's not entirely up to her. He has to be involved, too. She tells him that he's going to have to listen to what she has to say. If he blows it off, then what they have may be in shambles.
In the chorus, she says they both have to be considerate and nurturing of the each other. They can't think things will last as needs are forgotten. If they both stick to her plan, they will have a healthy relationship again.
In the second verse, she says she has a terrific work ethic. However, he can't be lazy. She's not superwoman and can’t solve their problems by herself. She says they are right for each other. They have the rich past filled with memories. It matters to her. It's not worth to invest time in another person who is in it to kill time. She says they have a future and they need to know if they can get past the rough patches.
The chorus is sung again.
In the bridge, she says it's tough for her to even consider leaving what they have. He knows the real her and what she’s like. She says people look for the person who complements them all their life and never find it. They were lucky and if he allows the relationship to die, he will regret it.
The chorus is sung again.
The last half of the bridge is sung again.
She's dead set on the saving the relationship. Nothing will convince her otherwise. Even though, he has given her signs that he's checked out, she's going to doggedly pursue it. He's the only meaningful part of her life. She can force him to stay in her life and not let him have a say. She can dress it up as fondness and play the game. However, it serves to disguise the real reason.
Turner's bossy, scraping vocals snap and gnaw at every note. She puts on a rock voice towards the end, sounding like a crazed woman hell bent on getting her way.
The overbearing synth arrangement coolly dictates and power trips its way through the single.
The delusional "Show Some Respect" covers up its own its issues and can't face reality.
Album: Private Dancer
Year: 1985
Tina Turner beseeches her boyfriend to take their relationship seriously in the pressing "Show Some Respect."
The domineering synths open the single, setting a controlling tone. In the first verse, she says she has thought about the state of their relationship. She will do her part but it's not entirely up to her. He has to be involved, too. She tells him that he's going to have to listen to what she has to say. If he blows it off, then what they have may be in shambles.
"I made a resolution/And I plan to keep my word/But I need you to make it work/You've gotta read the message/
Understand what's on my mind/Cause not to see would be a crime/And we could lose it anytime."
In the chorus, she says they both have to be considerate and nurturing of the each other. They can't think things will last as needs are forgotten. If they both stick to her plan, they will have a healthy relationship again.
"We've got to show some respect/We've got to learn to protect/Don't take it for granted I know/That if you want to stay close/We've got to show some respect."
In the second verse, she says she has a terrific work ethic. However, he can't be lazy. She's not superwoman and can’t solve their problems by herself. She says they are right for each other. They have the rich past filled with memories. It matters to her. It's not worth to invest time in another person who is in it to kill time. She says they have a future and they need to know if they can get past the rough patches.
"But I believe in working/Then I believe in a little help/Cause I'm not a light unto myself/Without a thing of value/Why settle for second best/We don't know what's up ahead/We can't let ourselves forget."
The chorus is sung again.
In the bridge, she says it's tough for her to even consider leaving what they have. He knows the real her and what she’s like. She says people look for the person who complements them all their life and never find it. They were lucky and if he allows the relationship to die, he will regret it.
"“For the things that I love about you (respect)/From the woman that you see inside (respect)/Don't let it walk out the door/Love follows every time."
The chorus is sung again.
The last half of the bridge is sung again.
"For the things that I love about you/From the woman that you see inside."
She's dead set on the saving the relationship. Nothing will convince her otherwise. Even though, he has given her signs that he's checked out, she's going to doggedly pursue it. He's the only meaningful part of her life. She can force him to stay in her life and not let him have a say. She can dress it up as fondness and play the game. However, it serves to disguise the real reason.
Turner's bossy, scraping vocals snap and gnaw at every note. She puts on a rock voice towards the end, sounding like a crazed woman hell bent on getting her way.
The overbearing synth arrangement coolly dictates and power trips its way through the single.
The delusional "Show Some Respect" covers up its own its issues and can't face reality.