Baby, please stop messin’ ’round
You’ll be messin’ around all the time
Baby, please stop messin’ around
You’ll be messin’ around all the time
If you don’t stop messin’ ’round
You’ll be somebody’s friend
Instead of mine, yes sir
You’re rockin’ the temperature
My baby’s cherry red
You’re rockin’ so hard
I fall right out of bed
I said,
Baby, please stop messin’ ’round
You’ll be messin’ around all the time
If you don’t stop messin’ ’round
You’ll be somebody’s friend
Instead of mine
You’re rockin’ the temperature
My baby’s cherry red
You’re rockin’ so hard
I fall right out of bed
I said,
Baby, please stop messin’ ’round
You’ll be messin’ around all the time
If you don’t stop messin’ ’round
You’ll be somebody’s friend
Instead of mine
Unpacking the Message Behind “Stop Messin’ Around”
“Stop Messin’ Around” by Aerosmith delivers a raw and relatable narrative centered on trust and frustration in a relationship. The repeated plea for a partner to stop “messin’ around” hints at feelings of betrayal, insecurity, and the desire for loyalty. The lyrics paint a picture of a lover who is at their wit’s end, warning that continued misbehavior could cost the relationship itself. Through vivid lines like “You’re rockin’ so hard, I fall right out of bed,” Aerosmith infuses the song with a sense of energetic passion and emotional urgency. Overall, the track explores the consequences of repeated disregard for a partner’s feelings, highlighting how playful flirtation can cross into emotional pain.
Song Credits
- Artist: Aerosmith
- Songwriters: Peter Green