What Was I Supposed To Do - Clarence Carter

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

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

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

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…