Why Don't You

The speaker criticizes someone who once had money but, in her view, wasted it and let other women take advantage of him. She urges him to act more sensibly and earn or bring back money. The repeated command makes the mood sound blunt, impatient, and demanding rather than tender.

The phrase “do right” means behave properly or make better choices; here, it is tied to the speaker’s idea of what other men do. “Make a fool of you” means deceive or embarrass someone. The claim that people “will put you out” suggests that without money, he may lose his place to stay or be rejected, giving the song’s financial concern a practical edge.

The speaker’s demands may sound like tough advice, self-interest, or both. She could be pressing him to take responsibility, but her focus on getting money also leaves open the possibility that she mainly values what he can provide. The lyrics do not explain what happened to his money or what their relationship is, so the listener cannot be sure whether her anger comes from concern, resentment, or a mix of motives.