Story Behind The Song
Originally intended for my first album, which was released in 1980, this song was just too outrageous and funny to fit in with the other tunes on that album, so it had to sit in the can until my second solo effort, It didn't really fit into that group eit
Song Description
Featuring male vocal and a novel funky beat, this song is funny and outrageous, and features a funk-couterpoint groove that conjures up memories of George Clinton and Frank Zappa.
| Song Length |
3:32 |
Genre |
R & B - Funk, R & B - Disco |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Beside Yourself, Troubled |
Subject |
Frustration, Silliness |
| Similar Artists |
George Clinton |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
(Verse 1)
Well tell me 'bout the picture, Baby, hangin' on the wall.
And tell me 'bout that pretty little boy I passed out in the hall.
Well, is that man your lover? He says he's just a friend, ha!
And you told me that you never let nobody in!
You better make this a good one, Honey, you better get on down!
(Chorus)
Bad things gonna happen to you, if you don't stop messin' with my affections,
Bad things gonna happen to you, if you don't stop messin' around!
Bad things!
(Gonna get some bad things!)
(Verse 2)
Well there's a big ol' hole, Honey, down in my heart,
And if it gets just a little bit bigger, gonna tear this man apart.
You know you love me, Baby, you know it's me you need,
And you know just how to make a grown man bleed!
Why you got to push me, Baby, why you foolin' around?
(Chorus)
Bad things gonna happen to you, if you don't stop messin' with my affections,
Bad things gonna happen to you, if you don't stop messin' around!
(Bridge)
Ooh, the way you touch me, Baby, and lead me on,
The way you kiss me Darlin', up until the dawn,
The way you got this hold on me, you make me wanna cry,
You make me wanna do them thangs, you make me wanne try some
Bad things!
Some Bad Things!
(Verse 3)
I got a big ol' thang, little girl, and I'm savin' it just for you,
And if you don't stop this messin' around, I 'll tell you what I'm gonna do...
Well, don't you believe me, Honey, don't you think I mean what I say?
I got somethin' gonna thrill you, Baby, gonna do it to you all the way!
Well, can you take it, Darlin', what I got for you?
(Chorus)
Bad things gonna happen to you, if you don't stop messin' with my affections,
Bad things gonna happen to you, if you don't stop messin' around!
(I said them)
Bad things gonna happen to you, if you don't stop messin' with my affections,
Bad things gonna happen to you, if you don't stop messin' around!
Bad things!
Ooh, then bad things!
Bad things!