[AJ:]
The first night that we met
I will never forget
Baby, you were a star
From that point in time
It was always you and I shining
So beautiful
When we're out with your friends
You treat me like I'm dead
It was like I'm invisible

[Nick:]
(I can't let it go)
That was unforgettable
(I can't let it go)
I just wanna let you know
(I can't let it go)
Situations unlivable
(I can't let it go)
I can't let it go
(I can't let it go)

[Chorus:]
Tell me what you say that you want me
All you ever do girl is push all my buttons
You always bring me down in public
When nobody's around you say that you love me
Make me say oh no
I see you all alone
I'm halfway out the door
Unless you turn around
And you treat me right

[Brian:]
Oh, you got me twisted
Oh, you got me twisted
I'm not someone you can just disrespect
How would you feel if you were in my shoes
Feelin' used with your heart bruised

[Nick:]
(I can't let it go)
The situations critical
(I can't let it go)
Relationship is pitiful
(I can't let it go)
Everything's falling apart
(I can't let it go)
Cause you're so hypocritical

[Repeat Chorus]

[All:]
You're just no good for me
You're no good for me
You're just no good for me
I know you're no good for me

[Howie:]
You know
It's wrong to treat me cold
I've no one to hold
One day I'm gonna say goodbye
What's it gonna be
Girl I'm gonna leave
Unless you turn around
And treat me right

[Repeat Chorus]

[Howie:]
Just treat me right
Just treat me right

[Brian:]
Say that you want me

[Howie:]
Just treat me right
Just treat me right

[Repeat Chorus]


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Treat Me Right Lyrics as written by Theron Otis Feemster Joshua Scott Chasez

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    i can't believe no-one has commented on this. When this song first started out... i was thinking "WTF"!!! lol.. but i actually listened to the lyrics and the upbeat tune got me really involved. to me, this song is a story about a guy who feels that his girlfriend/lover or whatever they're called only treats him right when they're alone. Whenever her friends are around she'll ignore him and pretend he's not there. He doesn't want to end it incase she does decide to treat him right. This is great song and means a lot to me as an ex had this problem.. but this site isn;t about me.. its about the meaning of songs so i wont go further! LOL!! awesome song!!

    Frys_Galon February 25, 2008   Link
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    General Comment

    I LOVE this song. Although I adore all of their songs I cant understand why they insist on releasing slow power ballads when they have awesome songs like this on their album. Perhaps they are so rich they just dont care bout charting anymore but Im positive that this one would put them back on the map. Just like "My Beautiful Woman" would have off the last album.

    I love BSB, been to see them both times they've been to Aus and I will like them no matter how long they stay uncool. But the needy little girl inside me kinda wants to be validated by having them cool again. And "Treat me Right" would do it! It'd be pumping in the clubs 2 seconds after they released it.

    Anyway, killer song, although some people get a little overwhelmed by the layering in the bridge.

    kaos_princesson May 30, 2008   Link
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    General Comment

    I adore this song! It is such a good song and I love the rhythm and the words! When this album came out, I ran and got it from the store that day! This is probably my favorite song on this CD. Me and my sister and even my little brother who isn't fond of the BSB actually listens to it and sings along! I love the BSB!

    JEliseE903on November 06, 2008   Link
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    My Opinion

    Fantastic! Shoulda been a single. Catchy beat.

    HELENzon September 11, 2010   Link

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