englishSynth-Pop
A Little Respect Lyrics
by Erasure
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A Little Respect Lyrics
I try to discover
A little something to make me sweeter
Oh baby refrain from breaking my heart
I'm so in love with you
I'll be forever blue
That you give me no reason
Why you're making me work so hard
That you give me no
That you give me no
That you give me no
That you give me no
Soul, I hear you calling
Oh baby please give a little respect to me
And if I should falter
Would you open your arms out to me?
We can make love not war
And live at peace with our hearts
I'm so in love with you
I'll be forever blue
What religion or reason
Could drive a man to forsake his lover
Don't you tell me no
Don't you tell me no
Don't you tell me no
Don't you tell me no
Soul, I hear you calling
Oh baby please give a little respect to me
I'm so in love with you
I'll be forever blue
That you give me no reason
You know you make me work so hard
That you give me no
That you give me no
That you give me no
That you give me no
Soul, I hear you calling
Oh baby please give a little respect to me
Soul, I hear you calling
Oh baby please give a little respect to me
Meaning of A Little Respect
“A Little Respect” is a poignant plea for emotional reciprocation within a passionate love. The lyrics depict a man utterly consumed by his feelings, desperately seeking validation and affection from his beloved, yet repeatedly met with indifference and an exhausting demand for effort. He yearns for “a little something to make me sweeter,” highlighting the painful contrast between his devotion and her lack of response – symbolized by the insistent repetition of "That you give me no." The song’s core emotion is a heartbreaking blend of vulnerability, frustration, and longing, underscored by the repeated call of his soul. Erasure's signature synth-driven sound amplifies this sense of yearning, urging for understanding and respect within their relationship, questioning the very foundations of love itself with the rhetorical “What religion or reason…”. Ultimately, the song is a timeless expression about needing to be valued and cherished in a deep connection.
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