Amel Larrieux - Earn My Affection [tekst, tłumaczenie i interpretacja piosenki]

[Verse 1]
I work hard for what I got
Plenty overtime
When I clock out I'm worn and beat down
But still ready to fly
Here you come with those unsteady eyes
Like you been looking for something you cannot find
Right through me, like my fruit ain't fit for making pie

[Chorus]
You’ve got to earn my affection
Put your back into it
Before we get this show on the road
Don't make me lose all my self-respect
I ain't desperate yet so
Come on now, stop acting out and act like you know

[Verse 2]
You’re a beautiful mess
But every attic has a treasure
And I been known, to throw my apron on
And scrub to reveal a shine
Let the good lord have mercy on you
Before I do
If you were in the area and just passing through
Come correctly, come strong and don't drag your good foot behind

[Chorus]
You’ve got to earn my affection
Put your back into it
Before we get this show on the road
Don't make me lose all my self-respect
I ain't desperate yet so
Come on now, stop acting out and act like you know

[Bridge]
You set a pretty table and serve me raw meat
Ask me to your show but don't save me a seat
Say together we can sail, then add me to your fleet
The perfect pair of pants are ruined with the addition of a pleat
I demand a flat surface where I can firmly plant my feet
And stand, it's my democratic right to say man you should...

[Chorus]
You’ve got to earn my affection
Put your back into it
Before we get this show on the road
Don't make me lose all my self-respect
I ain't desperate yet so
Come on now, stop acting out and act like you know