Don't Tease Me
ZZ Top · El Loco [1981]
I'll lay it on you with a straight shot
Baby, baby, I love you,
I'll give it ev'rything I got.
I'm gonna try my best to hold you baby,
Hold you in my arms.
Tryin' my best to please you,
Never ever tease you,
Don't You Go And Break My Heart.
Don't burn me like a jet fuel,
Baby just be cool,
Don't go tearin' me apart.
Baby, baby I want you,
I know we're thinkin' 'bout the same thing.
Lord have mercy,
I need you, I can read you like a magazine.
I'm gonna try my best to hold you baby,
Hold you in my arms.
Tryin' my best to please you,
Never ever tease you,
Don't you go and break my heart.
Don't burn me like a jet fuel,
Baby just be cool,
Don't go tearin' me apart.
You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
Because I'm givin' you the head lines.
Baby, baby I love you,
Let's get ready for the good times.
I'm gonna try my best to hold you baby,
Hold you in my arms.
Tryin' my best to please you,
Never ever tease you,
Don't you go and break my heart.
Don't burn me like a jet fuel,
Baby just be cool,
Don't go tearin' me apart.
Don't Tease Me
Don't Tease Me stands as a defining track from ZZ Top's 1981 album, El Loco. Released during a transitional period for the Texas trio, the song showcases their signature blend of blues-rock and boogie rhythms. While the band would soon achieve massive commercial success with the polished sound of their next record, this track retains the gritty, blues-infused energy that characterized their earlier work. The recording features the group's distinctive interplay between Billy Gibbons' guitar and the steady rhythm section, creating a driving groove that invites listeners to dance. As part of a discography that spans decades, the song highlights the band's ability to craft memorable hooks within a hard-rock framework. It remains a staple for fans exploring the evolution of ZZ Top's sound before they dominated the charts with their most famous hits.