I'm sorry if I embarrassed you
I let my jealousy show
And that's something
I said I wouldn't do

But tell me how far
Is a man supposed to go?
When another man tries to steal your woman
And even lets it show?

He pulled on your hair
And rubbed on your face
And even had the nerve
To ask the color of your lingerie

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Tell me what was I supposed to do
When he disrespected me
And he disrespected you?

Creating a scene
Is not my prescription
For protecting my woman
Against male intervention

He bought you drinks
And gave you invitations to his table
He insisted on dancing with you
When I said you weren't available
Being nice to other men
I really don't mind
But I just couldn't stand to see him
Rub on your behind

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If you say "It's over,"
Well, I can understand why
But there's something I want to say
Before you say "Goodbye."

Letting my jealousy show
Maybe wasn't a thing to do
But I just can't help myself
If I'm in love with you

Respect for my woman
Is one thing I demand
And I won't stand no teasin'
From no other man

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What was I supposed to do?
What was I supposed to do?
He disrespected me
And he disrespected you
You tell me
What was I supposed to do?
He pulled on your hair.... [fade]