Be Good (Lion's Song) Lyrics
Gregory Porter
Lyrics
Be good is her name
And I sing my lion's song and brush my mane
She would and she could
So she pulled my lion's tail and caused me pain
She said lion's are made for cages
Just to look at in delight
You dare not let 'em walk around
'cause they might just bite
Does she know what she does when she dances 'round my cage and says her name?
Be good. Be good
Be good is her name
I trim my lion's claw and I, I cut my mane
And I would, if I could
But that woman treats me the same
She said lion's are made for cages
Just too look at in delight
You dare not let em walk around
'cause they might just bite
Does she know what she does when she dances around my cage?
Be good is her name
I sing my lion's sing, brush my mane
And she would if she could
so she pulled my lion's tail and caused me pain
She said lion's are made for cages
Just to look at in delight
You dare not let 'em walk around
'cause they might just bite
Does she know what she does when she dances around my cage?
Be good is her name
I trim my lions' claws, and I... and I cut my mane
And I would if I could
But be good, treats me the same
She said lion's are made for cages
Just to look at in delight
You dare not let 'em walk around
'cause they might just bite
Does she know what she does when she dances around my cage?
She dances round my cage
Does she know?
Does she know?
Be good, be good, be good, be good
Song & Lyrics Facts
Gregory Porter's "Be Good (Lion's Song)" is a soulful jazz tune released on his 2010 album, Water. The song was written by Gregory Porter and Chip Crawford and features the Gregory Porter Band.
It has become one of Porter's signature songs and has been featured in multiple films, television shows and commercials. The lyrics are about looking for love and understanding despite life's struggles, encouraging us to be good and keep our heads up no matter what comes our way. With its uplifting message and smooth sound, this track has earned its place among some of Porter's best work.