A song about bare-knuckle boxing with the one you love.
lyrics
"Take Off the Gloves"
(R.F. Restaino)
Way down where you keep those things that
You won't let me see
I suspect there's a thing or two
You'd like to tell show me
Get it over with, tell me off, I got it coming
Take off the gloves and lean right into me
Show me your worst
Then we'll both be free to let it go
Just land a few good blows, my sweet
Why is it just so hard for you to
State your case when
I'm inviting you to
Say it all right to my face and
I'll take it on the chin
It's OK, I'm prepared for the worst
Take off the gloves and lean right into me
Show me your worst
Then we'll both be free to let it go
Just land a few good blows, my sweet
Yeah, yeah, I just wanna fight like we used to
Whoa-yeah, they say breakin' up is hard
But makin' up is just so easy to do
credits
from The C'est La Vie EP,
released January 1, 2009
Written by R.F. Restaino (C) 2009 Dick Frank Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Rich Restaino
Recorded by Rich Restaino & Randy Avenell
Mixed & Mastered by Randy Avenell
Rich: acoustic, electric, & slide guitars, lead vocals
Zimmy T.: bass
Dave: drums
Hunt: electric guitar
Lloyd: rhodes piano, organ
Sara: backing vocals
Elzie: backing vocals
Roz: backing vocals
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