Story Behind The Song
A song created from a somewhat "feminist" perspective. The claim that "chivalry is dead" is justified in a clever lyrical manner, with the backing of a soulful, funky 1980s vibe.
| Song Length |
2:56 |
Genre |
R & B - Soul, R & B - Funk |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Uptight, Disturbed |
Subject |
Femininity, Feminism |
| Similar Artists |
Patti Labelle, Aretha Franklin |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1980 - 1989 |
| |
Lyrics
Chivalry Is Dead
Ooooo hooo
Yea yea yea yea
VERSE 1
When I go out
I gotta watch out
Men so aggressive
Gentlemen are like a drought.
Saying they can love me
For one night only.
They think that's appealing
Swear I'd be willing.
But let me think first
Maybe buy me a drink first
...
But you ain't gone do that...
BRIDGE
Cause y'all don't do nun'that no more
Cause y'all don't do nun'that no more
CHORUS
Chivalry is dead
Chivalry is dead
Chivalry is dead
That's what I said
Pushing on me
Try'na get me home
Pressuring me, try'na get me all alone
Chivalry is dead
Chivalry is dead
Chivalry is dead,
That's what I said
BREAKDOWN
Don't wanna be cynical
But act like you know
How to treat a lady
With some R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
That's what we need to see
Cause I don't see it lately
VERSE 2
Why don't you just
Take me on a date
Take me around town
Let's make a day
Back when coach cars were in style
Take your hat off in front of me and bow
Open the door
Say I look nice
Call on me, every night
Ask bout my day
It was just fine
Ask me questions
Stay on my mind
BRIDGE
Cause you don't do nun'that no more
Cause you don't do nun'that no more
CHORUS
Chivalry is dead
Chivalry is dead
Chivalry is dead
That's what I said
Pushing on me
Try'na get me home
Pressuring me, try'na get me all alone
Chivalry is dead
Chivalry is dead
Chivalry is dead,
That's what I said