Story Behind The Song
This is a story song where the guy, since it's written from the woman's point of view has exclaimed his dislike for his girlfriend and has left the premises.
But he discovers in quest for companionship, that he is NOT near as irresistible as he thought. So, when all else he goes back to his ex pleading for forgiveness. Now, unfortunately the ex stills loves him but in typical ethnic expressions WARNS him to not be misleading her ... in otherwords, "Don't Mess with Me" if you don't truly want me or else ...
Song Description
Although the song seems to be a little demonstrative in declaration it was really written or suppose to be a funny take on a couple that consistently fights but seems to always makes up. But not matter how much she loves him her heart gets broken every time he stays. Having enough but still in love she is threatening him emphatically to just go away and leave her alone or ...
"Don't Mess With Me"
| Song Length |
3:26 |
Genre |
R & B - Classic, Blues - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Disturbed, Restless |
Subject |
Frustration, Disgust |
| Similar Artists |
Ray Charles, Dr. John |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1960 - 1969 |
| |
Lyrics
Don't Mess With Me
w/m Kelli Grant - BMI
1v
I hear you knockin' at my door
You said you didn't want to ever see me no more.
B/
So, Don't Mess With Me
No, Don't Mess With Me
Don't Mess With Me
Don't Mess With Me ... No, No, No
Don't Mess With Me
2v
It's late at night & I'm half asleep
Said you didn't want nothing to do with me
B/
2B/
You shake me up
Then you tear me down
I strut my stuff When the lights are turned down
You've got, everything that this little girl needs
So, Don't come around and Mess With Me
Don't Mess With Me ... No, No
Don't Mess With Me ... No, No, No
Don't Mess With Me
3v
I've had enough of this stringing me along
I need your sweet sweet loving baby all night long
B/
4v
You say you're sorry, to please let you in
You say you love me, you're never gonna do it again.