Do Right Woman

The lyrics describe a woman asking for love, loyalty, and respect in a relationship. At first, she explains that being cherished helps her remain faithful, while being taken for granted makes temptation harder to resist. The song then shifts from personal feelings to a broader demand: if a man expects a woman to act faithfully, he must treat her as an equal.

“Take me to heart” means to love and value her sincerely, not casually. In contrast, “take me for granted” means to assume she will stay and behave well without being appreciated. The repeated phrase “do right” means to treat a partner fairly and faithfully; the playful contrast between “all day woman” and “all night man” makes this sound like a shared responsibility, not a one-sided rule.

The speaker’s message is direct, but it is not simply a threat to leave or a claim that love guarantees perfect behavior. She presents loyalty as connected to mutual care: respect matters, and women have human feelings and desires just as men do. The lyrics leave some ambiguity about whether “temptation” refers to infidelity or more generally to losing commitment, but either way, the central point is clear: a relationship should not excuse disrespect or unequal expectations.