Respect

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Respect by Aretha Franklin

About Respect

Aretha Franklin's rendition of Respect is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and influential songs in music history. Originally written and recorded by Otis Redding in 1965, Franklin's 1967 cover became her signature song and a powerful anthem for the Civil Rights and Women's Rights movements. Franklin's version of Respect differed significantly from Redding's original: 1. She rearranged the music, giving it a new sound and energy. 2. She altered the lyrics to represent a strong woman demanding respect from her man. .

Respect Lyrics

[00:08.65] What you want, baby, I got it
[00:12.90] What you need, do you know I got it?
[00:17.61] All I'm askin' is for a little respect when you get home
[00:22.11] (Just a little bit) hey, baby
[00:23.53] (Just a little bit) when you get home
[00:25.64] (Just a little bit) mister
[00:27.99] (Just a little bit)
[00:29.28] I ain't gon' do you wrong while you're gone
[00:34.18] Ain't gon' do you wrong 'cause I don't wanna
[00:37.95] All I'm askin' is for a little respect when you come home
[00:42.91] (Just a little bit) baby
[00:44.24] (Just a little bit) when you get home
[00:46.05] (Just a little bit) yeah
[00:48.37] (Just a little bit)
[00:49.99] I'm about to give you all of my money
[00:54.39] And all I'm askin' in return, honey
[00:58.70] Is to give me my propers when you get home
[01:03.49] (Just a, just a, just a, just a) yeah, baby
[01:05.26] (Just a, just a, just a, just a) when you get home
[01:07.25] (Just a little bit) yeah
[01:09.30] (Just a little bit)
[01:11.86]
[01:28.30] Ooh, your kisses, sweeter than honey
[01:31.74] And guess what? So is my money
[01:35.81] All I want you to do for me, is give it to me when you get home
[01:41.07] (Re, re, re, re) yeah, baby
[01:42.60] (Re, re, re, re) whip it to me
[01:44.57] (Respect, just a little bit) when you get home, now
[01:47.29] (Just a little bit)
[01:48.44] R-E-S-P-E-C-T
[01:50.21] Find out what it means to me
[01:52.32] R-E-S-P-E-C-T
[01:54.79] Take care, TCB, oh
[01:56.71] (Sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me)
[01:58.02] A little respect
[01:59.20] (Sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me)
[02:00.54] Whoa, babe
[02:02.76] (Just a little bit) a little respect
[02:04.01] (Just a little bit) I get tired
[02:05.22] (Just a little bit) keep on tryin'
[02:07.33] (Just a little bit) you're runnin' out of fools
[02:09.36] (Just a little bit) and I ain't lyin'
[02:11.72] (Just a little bit)
[02:13.07] (Re, re, re, re) start when you come home
[02:15.30] (Re, re, re, respect) or you might walk in
[02:18.40] (Just a little bit) and find out I'm gone
[02:19.66] (Just a little bit) I gotta have
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From the album: 100 Most Uplifting Songs Ever