Treat Me Right

Backstreet Boys

[AJ:]
The first night that we met
I will never forget
Baby, you were a star
From that point in time
It was always you and I shining
So beautiful
When we're out with your friends
You treat me like I'm dead
It was like I'm invisible

[Nick:]
(I can't let it go)
That was unforgettable
(I can't let it go)
I just wanna let you know
(I can't let it go)
Situations unlivable
(I can't let it go)
I can't let it go
(I can't let it go)

[Chorus:]
Tell me what you say that you want me
All you ever do girl is push all my buttons
You always bring me down in public
When nobody's around you say that you love me
Make me say oh no
I see you all alone
I'm halfway out the door
Unless you turn around
And you treat me right

[Brian:]
Oh, you got me twisted
Oh, you got me twisted
I'm not someone you can just disrespect
How would you feel if you were in my shoes
Feelin' used with your heart bruised

[Nick:]
(I can't let it go)
The situations critical
(I can't let it go)
Relationship is pitiful
(I can't let it go)
Everything's falling apart
(I can't let it go)
Cause you're so hypocritical

[Repeat Chorus]

[All:]
You're just no good for me
You're no good for me
You're just no good for me
I know you're no good for me

[Howie:]
You know
It's wrong to treat me cold
I've no one to hold
One day I'm gonna say goodbye
What's it gonna be
Girl I'm gonna leave
Unless you turn around
And treat me right

[Repeat Chorus]

[Howie:]
Just treat me right
Just treat me right

[Brian:]
Say that you want me

[Howie:]
Just treat me right
Just treat me right

[Repeat Chorus]


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Treat Me Right Lyrics as written by Theron Otis Feemster Joshua Scott Chasez

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    I adore this song! It is such a good song and I love the rhythm and the words! When this album came out, I ran and got it from the store that day! This is probably my favorite song on this CD. Me and my sister and even my little brother who isn't fond of the BSB actually listens to it and sings along! I love the BSB!

    JEliseE903on November 06, 2008   Link

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