I get a rise outta people who come In walkin' sideways I have to ask 'em nicely What do I get from the hand With an empty platter exactly Proactive not reactive Smiling teeth in a laughing mouth is Sublety for two Say you want a little Say you want a little 'Cause now you think the world is mine But is there anything for you Say you want a little Say you want a little I realize your position is phony While you try to guide me There's something wrong with my way Offer up the world to me On an empty platter exactly
Proactive not reactive All this muck and mire walking All the black and blue Say you want a little Say you want a little 'Cause I've been taken for a ride and now it's Comin' back to you Say you want a little Say you want a little Proactive not reactive Smiling teeth in a laughing mouth is Sublety for two Say you want a little Say you want a little All this muck and mire walking All the black and blue Say you want a little Say you want a little What do I get from the hand With an empty platter exactly