I Didn't Mean To Turn You On - Robert Palmer

Let you take me out I knew what you were all about But when I did I wasn't tryin' to lead you on Now you bring me home And tell me, goodnight's not enough for you I'm sorry, baby I didn't mean to turn you on You read me wrong I wasn't tryna lead you on I want a friend I didn't mean to turn you on I didn't mean to turn you on I know you Expected a one night stand When I refused I knew you wouldn't understand Boy, I told you twice I was only tryna be nice Only tryna be nice Oh, I didn't mean to turn you on Oh, I didn't mean to turn you on Turn you on Tell me why, should I Feel guilty 'cause I won't give Guilty 'cause I won't give in I didn't mean to turn you on (I didn't mean to turn you on) (I didn't mean to turn you on) (I didn't mean to turn you on) (I didn't mean to turn you on) Oh, I didn't mean to turn you on, baby (I didn't mean to turn you on) I didn't mean to turn you on (I didn't mean to turn you on) (I didn't mean to turn you on) I didn't mean to turn you on (I didn't mean to turn you on) You know I didn't mean to turn you on, baby (I didn't mean to turn you on) (I didn't mean to turn you on) (I didn't mean to turn you on) (I didn't mean to turn you on) You think that I'm a fool 'Cause I wouldn't play by your rules (I didn't mean to turn you on) You don't stand a chance All I want to do is dance with you (I didn't mean to turn you on) I told you twice I was only tryin' to be nice (I didn't mean to turn you on) I loved you for a friend But I guess this is the end of our relationship 'Cause I didn't mean to turn you on (I didn't mean to turn you on) (I didn't mean to turn you on) (I didn't mean to turn you on) (I didn't mean to turn you on) (I didn't mean to turn you on) (I didn't mean to turn you on) To turn you on (I didn't mean to turn you on) I didn't mean to turn you on (I didn't mean to turn you on) (I didn't mean to turn you on)

It's not that I didn't want to talk I'm just scared of the confrontation (yeah) It's not that I wouldn't risk it all I just didn't know how to say it (yeah) (Ooh) I don't know how to make it right (Ooh) But it's keeping me up at night 'cause I didn't mean to leave you lonely I didn't mean to break you heart, babe Yeah, I took for granted everything you gave Never my intention just to walk away I didn't mean to keep you waiting I didn't mean to make you think that After all this time, I never really cared I know you think I'm mad, but I didn't mean to I could write a million words Apologise for leaving you in pieces (yeah) But honestly I already tried And I know you still don't believe me (yeah) (Ooh) I don't know how to make it right (Ooh) But it's keeping me up at night 'cause I didn't mean to leave you lonely I didn't mean to break your heart, babe Yeah, I took for granted everything you gave Never my intention just to walk away I didn't mean to keep you waiting I didn't mean to make you think that After all this time, I never really cared I know you think I'm mad, but I didn't mean to It's the last call, say it's my fault So that I can let this go You can blame me Say you hate me I just had to let you know that I didn't mean to leave you lonely I didn't mean to break your heart, babe Yeah, I took for granted everything you gave Never my intention just to walk away I didn't mean to keep you waiting I didn't mean to make you think that After all this time I never really cared I know you think I'm mad, but I didn't mean to

My love is drifting in a sweet dream And my heart is beatin' like a drum And my words don't make a sound And I'm dancin' but my feet ain't on the ground Chorus: I am flyin', forever within your arms Oh I'm flyin', forever within your heart, I am flyin' I didn't mean to stay all night, oh no, but baby you hold so tight I didn't mean to turn you loose, oh no, but baby you won't refuse I didn't mean to turn you on, oh no, it's heaven it can't be wrong I didn't mean to stay all night My thoughts are runnin' in a race And my mind is slippin' into space Cause your world is all around So I'm dancing but my feet ain't on the ground I am flyin', forever within your arms Oh I'm flyin', forever within your heart, I am flyin' I didn't mean to stay all night, oh no, but baby you hold so tight I didn't mean to turn you loose, oh no, but baby you won't refuse I didn't mean to turn you on, oh no, it's heaven it can't be wrong (Guitar solo) I am flyin', forever within your arms Oh I'm flyin', forever within your heart I didn't mean - I didn't mean to make you stay, oh but baby you got your way I didn't mean - I didn't mean to fool around, but baby you held me down I didn't mean to stay all night I didn't mean - I didn't mean to make you stay - oh no I didn't mean to let you get your way I didn't mean - I didn't mean to fool around - oh no I didn't mean to let you hold me down I didn't mean - to turn you on baby - oh no To make you fall in love, I didn't mean I didn't mean - to turn you loose honey - oh no But you just can't refuse, and I didn't mean I didn't mean - to stay all night, oh no, but you won't let go I didn't mean - I didn't mean to make you stay - oh no I didn't mean to let you get your way I didn't mean - I didn't mean to fool around - oh no...

It's hard to be a nice guy all the time Everybody knows that guilty feeling When you hurt the one you love Yes I'm guilty of that crime It's a strain to maintain that loving feeling Even when you say don't be cruel People being what they are there's danger There's gun battles in the suburbs I didn't mean to be mean oh no I didn't mean to be mean oh no It's hard to be a nice guy all the time Everybody knows that guilty feeling When you hurt the one you love Yes I'm guilty of that crime Now I wouldn't say I was no saint But there are worse things that I ain't My old mum will stand by me And she's as true as she can be I didn't mean to be mean oh no I didn't mean to be mean oh no I didn't mean to be mean oh no no no no I didn't mean to be mean oh no I didn't mean to be mean oh no

Shes got a date for lunch in Singapore, Holds stock in I.B.M. and hates Dior. She puts up her make-up on at 6.00am She goes to work, gets home then puts it on again And its a mystery how wild that girl can be; Shes got so much energy; Shes such an expert at surprising me. Shes hyperactive when she starts to dance. And shes so attracted to a wild romance, And more effective than a stimulant - Shes hyperactive. Shes hyperactive when she starts to dance. She never missed a beat or missed a chance, And Im persuaded by her argument. Shes hyperactive. The other dancers hypervantilate and start to sweat. One look at her - I know the nights not over yet. She says Where are we going now? Her voice is sweet and soft. I think she lost the key that turns her motor off. And its a mystery how wild that girl can be; Shes got so much energy; Shes such an expert at surprising me. Shes hyperactive when she starts to dance. She never missed a beat or missed a chance, And Im persuaded by her argument. Shes hyperactive. Shes hyperactive when she starts to dance. And shes so attracted to a wild romance, And more effective than a stimulant - Shes hyperactive. And its a mystery how wild that girl can be; Shes got do much energy; Shes such an expert at suprising me. Shes hyperactive when she starts to dance. And shes so attracted to a wild romance, And more effective than a stimulant - Shes hyperactive. Shes hyperactive when she starts to dance. She never missed a beat or missed a chance, And Im persuaded by her argument. Shes hyperactive. Shes hyperactive when she starts to dance. She never missed a beat or missed a chance, And more effective than a stimulant - Shes hyperactive. Shes hyperactive when she starts to dance. She never missed a beat or missed a chance, And more effective than a stimulant - Shes hyperactive.

Those fingers in my hair that sly come hither stare That strips my conscience bare, it's witchcraft And I've got no defense for it, the heat is too intense for it What good would common sense for it do? 'Cause it's witchcraft, wicked witchcraft And although, I know, it's strictly taboo When you arouse the need in me My heart says yes indeed in me Proceed with what your leading me to It's such an ancient pitch but one I wouldn't switch 'Cause there's no nicer witch than you 'Cause it's witchcraft, that crazy witchcraft And although, I know, it's strictly taboo When you arouse the need in me My heart says yes indeed in me Proceed with what your leading me to It's such an ancient pitch but one I wouldn't switch 'Cause there's no nicer witch than you

You want her attention Well you'll have to wait She's in the gymnasium Reducing weight In shorts of a leotard Despite her age The girl's gonna exercise Your life away Sister don't you jog it all away Sister don't you run it all off Sister don't you jog it all away Sister don't you rough it all up What an idea of fun To get it on the run I don't know why you do What has come over you? The style in the discotheque Is cheap and nice Please tell Ms Fonda To reduce her price Anorexia nervosa mannequin All this physicality Will wear you thin Hey Olivia Newton-John What you say? Hey Olivia Newton-John What you say? She used to yield like flesh Now it's all muscle She used to yield like flesh Now it's all muscle I don't know why you do What has come over you What an idea of fun To get it on the run Rollerskates and vitamins and diet plans Academic discipline will ruin your hands We used to ride tandem and have lots of fun But bicycles for exercise are made for one