Teena Marie - How Can You Resist It 1990 Lyrics in Info

Teena R.I.P.
Thank you for sharing your gifts



"As he asked me my name
And I said I am love
And how can you resist it"

.......................Lyrics......................
He had brunet hair with blond streaks
A different kind of fellow
Sitting on the road in New Orleans

He ate fillet gumbo, I think I ordered steak
I looked into his eyes and said
For Heaven's sake, listen to me
I got what you need

I don't know what to do anymore
I've shown him all of my love and more

And I said stay by my side
Got your ticket to ride
And he blushed at my verbal logistics
And he shied but he came
As he asked me my name
And I said I am love
And how can you resist it

Poetry in motion but it don't pay no dues
And me, I'm always playing my rhythm and blues
Sitting on the road, Bourbon Street

I got country cousins they got a steely knife
But he doesn't want to settle down
For the rest of his life
So I'll just keep it cutting

I don't know what to do anymore
I've shown him all of my love and more

And I said stay by my side
Got your ticket to ride
And he blushed at my verbal logistics
And he shied but he came
As he asked me my name
And I said I am love
And how can you resist it

Now that you've kissed it
How can you resist it
If you go
I know you're gonna miss it
How can you resist it
After all
You told me that you wished it
How can you resist it


Ivory Album Review by Alex Henderson Source allmusicguide

Ivory, Lady T's last album for a major label, was an intentionally ironic title in that she's a white singer who sounds convincingly black (much to her credit), has a largely African-American following, and has enjoyed little support from pop audiences. Unfortunately, Marie didn't enjoy much commercial success period with Ivory -- a generally decent album, certainly, but one that fell short of the overall excellence of Naked to the World and earlier offerings like Irons in the Fire (1980) and Wild and Peaceful (her 1979 debut). Marie's use of hip-hop elements comes across as forced, clichéd, and contrived on "Mr. Icecream" and "Here's Looking at You." But she has definite treasures in the infectious funk number "The Sugar Shack," the seductive "Just Us Two," and "If I Were a Bell" -- a fine example of the type of heart-on-her-sleeve, '70s soul balladry she'd long since mastered. With a folk-rock appeal not unlike Edie Brickell -- believe it or not -- "How Can You Resist It" is a major departure for her. Marie had been producing and writing her own albums since Irons in the Fire -- a claim few other female soul divas can make -- but turns to Soul II Soul founder Jazzie B. with likeable, thought not breathtaking, results on "Since Day One."

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[ArchieGe]

Teena R.I.P.

Thank you for sharing your gifts, touching so many

and breaking down barriers in doing so !!

[mixon100]

Favorite.... Love Ya Teena RIP the songwriting DOPE! IVORY WAS UNDERRATED ONE OF MY TOP THREE

[ArchieGe]

@mixon100 "IVORY WAS UNDERRATED" Oooh so True !!!

[grlblu73]

Poetry in motion, but it don't pay no dues

And me I'm always playin my rhythm and blues...Standin on the road on Bourbon Street

Love this song. Love this album!

[mslonda]

If folk only new. Lady T is such a gem. Her music can take you places. It's been so long since I've heard this. I can't even concentrate on my work anymore...

[TheChris3696]

i love this song and lady t, she really sing's this song from the heart. i miss you and R.I.P. sweet lady t. there is no one that has and have your style. i know you r singing to our heavenly father with your golden wings. may your light always keep shining bright. love you lady t. 1-18-12

[bjoaquinesq]

Viva Lady Tee - Long Reign Our Beloved Ivory Queen of Soul - Lady Tee - Teena Marie - Viva Lady Tee!

[tigner1]

@ArchieGe I think Rick was very aware of her talents; that's why he gave her her wings; by teaching her all he could and encouraging her to go after Wild and Peaceful. During the making of Lady T, Rich Rudolph told her "you don't need me baby". That's because Rick made sure she had the last detail to do it on her own. Rick also taught her the business side of the industry, and most important, to won her own music. Rick wanted to make sure she was successful.

[prozacato]

brings back memories from when I was a lil churren...love this.....RIP T

[Keezie27]

This is a different kind of song from Teena, but I love it, kinda has a folksy feel to it. Man, Teena was so versatile as an artist and musician. On top of having a great voice, She wrote pretty much all her songs, produced, played instruments,etc. She was so unbelievably talent and had never unfortunately gotten her due. I agree with others that her lyrics are like poetry. Her songwriting is so underrated. SHE is just underrated as a whole. What a talent. There will never be another.

[lillisa081027]

beautiful voice, soul, words!!! they make me melt and smile....xoxo we will miss ur voice, & cherish ur music 4 generations!! Lovergirl

[SnukumBear1]

Lady T,Saying Thank You For Your Music Seems To Me Not To Be Enough....Thank You....REST IN SWEET SLUMBER....OUR SISTER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER..!

[usefsweets]

I'm still hurt over that lost.