Better Be Good To Me
Tina Turner · Platinum Collection, Tina Turner [2009]
A prisoner of your love
Entangled in your web
Hot whispers in the night
I'm captured by your spell captured
Oh yes I'm touched by this show of emotion
Should I be fractured by your lack of devotion
Should I, should I?
Chorus:
You better be good to me
That's how it's gotta be now
Cause I don't have no use
For what you loosely call the truth
Oh, You better be good to me
I think it's also right
That we don't need to fight
We stand face to face
And you present your case
And I know you keep telling me that you love me
And I really do wanna believe
But did you think I'd just accept you in blind faith
Oh sure babe, anything to please you
Chorus
You better be good to me
That's how it's gotta be now
Cause I don't have the time
For your over loaded lines
You better be good to me
And I really don't see
Why it's so hard to be
Good to me
And I don't understand
What's your plan
That you can't be
Good to me
What I can't feel I surely cannot see
Why can't you be
Good to me
And if it's not real
I do not wish to see
Why can't you be
Good to me
Entangled in your web
Hot whispers in the night
I'm captured by your spell captured
Oh yes I'm touched by this show of emotion
Should I be fractured by your lack of devotion
Should I, should I?
Chorus:
You better be good to me
That's how it's gotta be now
Cause I don't have no use
For what you loosely call the truth
Oh, You better be good to me
I think it's also right
That we don't need to fight
We stand face to face
And you present your case
And I know you keep telling me that you love me
And I really do wanna believe
But did you think I'd just accept you in blind faith
Oh sure babe, anything to please you
Chorus
You better be good to me
That's how it's gotta be now
Cause I don't have the time
For your over loaded lines
You better be good to me
And I really don't see
Why it's so hard to be
Good to me
And I don't understand
What's your plan
That you can't be
Good to me
What I can't feel I surely cannot see
Why can't you be
Good to me
And if it's not real
I do not wish to see
Why can't you be
Good to me
Better Be Good To Me
Recorded by Tina Turner on the 2009 Platinum Collection, this track exemplifies her signature power ballad style, blending raw vocal intensity with a driving rhythm section. The song reflects the enduring appeal of her work from the 1970s and 1980s, where she mastered the art of emotional delivery that defined her career. As a staple of her discography, the recording showcases her ability to command the stage and studio alike, delivering a performance that remains a cornerstone of her legacy. It stands as a testament to her status as a global icon whose music continues to resonate across generations.