Try a Little Tenderness
Try a Little Tenderness

Otis Redding - Try a Little Tenderness Lyrics

In this soulful ballad, the singer advises the listener on how to treat a woman who may be feeling tired or weary due to life's hardships. The central message is about the importance of showing kindness and understanding towards women, particularly when they… Read more

R&B/Soul
Oct 15, 1991
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Try a Little Tenderness Music Video

Try a Little Tenderness Lyrics

Oh she may be weary
Them young girls they do get wearied
Wearing that same old shaggy dress, yeah, yeah
But when she gets weary
Try a little tenderness, yeah, yeah

You know she's waiting
Just anticipating
The thing that you'll never, never, never, never possess, yeah, yeah
But while she's there waiting
Without them try a little tenderness
That's all you got to do

It's not just sentimental no, no, no
She has her grief and care, yeah, yeah, yeah
But the soft words they are spoke so gentle, yeah
It makes it easier, easier to bear, yeah
You won't regret it no, no
Young girls they don't forget it
Love is their whole happiness, yeah, yeah, yeah

But it's all so easy
All you got to do is try
Try a little tenderness
Yeah
All you got to do is, man, hold her when you wanna
Squeeze her, don't tease her, never leave her
Get to her, got, got, got to try a little tenderness, yeah, yeah
You got to know how to love her, man
Don't be surprised, man
You got to squeeze her, don't tease her, never leave
You got to hold her, brother, something, man
Try a little tenderness, yeah, yeah, yeah
You got to grab her gently, man
Don't bruise her, no, no
You got to love her, tease her, don't squeeze her
You got to try, na na na na na
Try, try a little tenderness, yeah
Watch her groove
You got to know what to do, man
Take this advice
You gotta love, squeeze, don't tease

Writer(s): Jimmy Campbell, Reg Connelly, Harry M. Woods
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of Try a Little Tenderness?

In this soulful ballad, the singer advises the listener on how to treat a woman who may be feeling tired or weary due to life's hardships. The central message is about the importance of showing kindness and understanding towards women, particularly when they are feeling vulnerable. Redding emphasizes that tenderness - expressed through gentle words, affectionate touch, and steadfast presence - is not merely sentimental but has a profound impact on a woman's well-being. He further suggests that such acts of compassion will not only alleviate her burdens but also create lasting happiness and love. The song serves as a timeless reminder for men to respect and cherish women by demonstrating empathy and patience in their relationships.

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