You Better Stop
Roy Orbison · Other Songs - Roy Orbison
I don't want you to be confused
I see through that line you're tryin' to hand me
And i don't like being used
So i think you better stop
And see what you're tryin' to do
Yes i think you better stop
Before it comes back on you
Well you're gifted in your conversation
And you've got a ?? that's mighty strong
And i had you in consideration
But you didn't fool me for long
So i think you better stop
And see what you're tryin' to do
Yes i think you better stop
Before it comes back on you
Well who am i to tell you what to do?
I love you just enough to tell you true - you better stop
But if you're content with a one night stand
Then go on, play the field
But just make sure that that's the way you really feel
You better stop - stop - stop
Yes i think you better stop
You don't really have to change your lifestyle
Just stretch it and let it go
And maybe baby, in the meanwhile
We will fall in love, and you will know
That you had better stop
And see what you're tryin' to do
Yeah i think you better stop
Before it comes back on you
You had better stop
Before it comes back on you
You better stop - stop - stop
Yes i think you better stop
you better stop
you better stop
you better stop
You Better Stop
Roy Orbison's "You Better Stop" stands as a potent example of his signature blend of rockabilly roots and dramatic orchestration. Recorded during the early 1960s, the track exemplifies Orbison's mastery of the mid-tempo ballad, utilizing his distinctive, resonant vocal style to convey deep emotional vulnerability. The song's structure, featuring a soaring chorus and a driving rhythm section, reflects the broader musical landscape of the era where rock and roll was evolving into a more polished, soul-infused sound. As part of his extensive discography, the recording showcases his ability to transform simple lyrical themes into anthems of longing and urgency, cementing his status as a pivotal figure in rock history.