Earn My Affections - Amel Larrieux

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

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

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

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

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…

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