Teena Marie - How Can You Resist It Lyrics






He had brunet hair with blond streaks
A different kind of fellow
Sitting on the road in New Orleans

He ate fillet gumbo, I think I ordered steak
I looked into his eyes and said
For Heaven's sake, listen to me
I got you need

I don't know what to do anymore
I've shown him all of my love and more

And I said stay by my side
Got your ticket to ride
And he blushed at my verbal logistics
And he shied but he came
As he asked me my name
And I said I am love
And how can you resist it

Poetry in motion but it don't pay no dues
And me, I'm always playing my rhythm and blues
Sitting on the road, Bourbon Street

I got country cousins they got a steely knife
But he doesn't want to settle down
For the rest of his life
So I'll just keep it cutting

I don't know what to do anymore
I've shown him all of my love and more

And I said stay by my side
Got your ticket to ride
And he blushed at my verbal logistics
And he shied but he came
As he asked me my name
And I said I am love
And how can you resist it

Now that you've kissed it
How can you resist it
If you go
I know you're gonna miss it
How can you resist it
After all
You told me that you wished it
How can you resist it





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  1. b.... ....

    What a gifted song writer and singer...some of her "slow burn" songs actually are the best.

  2. j.... t....

    Omg my very favourite Queen Tee track. So awesome. No-one can touch her. Today's artists are lame in comparison

  3. D.... W....

    She was a magnificent song writer. Yes a true masterpiece!!!

  4. B.... R....

    How I Love this Song....

  5. J.... H....

    She was one of my fav ❤❤❤

  6. S.... W....

    From an album that was a masterpiece from a true Master.

  7. L.... J....

    She was the Blue Eyed Queen of SOUL!!!! She was a multi talented musical instrumental and vocal Legend and Genius!!! She wrote so many songs that just came from her beautiful heart and mind!!!! Lady T. you are Truly missed but your many songs will live on forever and ever in her hearts! Thank You for sharing your music with the World!!! RIP!!! 5/16/18!

  8. b.... ....

    Teena was and still is awesome!!

    b.... ....

    Released Date : April 26, 2008

  9. S.... J....

    just love the lyrics to this jam.......so many good memories..summer love!!

  10. S.... J....

    just love the lyrics to this jam.......so many good memories..summer love!!

  11. l.... t....

    Tenna was a gift to all that love her. In so many of her song, she touched my heartstrings . Thank God, that we have a peice of her that lives on in her legacy. Her MUSIC

  12. T.... W....

    REST IN EVERLASTING PEACE, "SOUTHEAST MARK" (4/26/73-7/1/03). This Is One Song By My Favorite Singer, Teena Marie That Reminds Me of My Soul Mate Mark, Thank You Teena For Having Made This Song That Hit The Nail Right On The Head, About My Love For My Soulmate. May You Both Rest In Eternal Peace Until I Get There And Can Sing This Song To Mark  Myself! RIP TEENA AND MARK.

  13. N.... S....

    Poetry in motion but it don't pay no dues ! Miss her so much !

  14. v.... j....

    this was the song that always made my woman melt,,only in a good way -be at peace with the world-how can you resist it,,feb2016..

  15. A.... G....

    beautiful

  16. N.... S....

    This song reminds me of my crush he's from new orelans like me ! Sigh how I wish he knew !

  17. S.... B....

    The baddest white woman on the planet, I miss you so much my queen Lady T.

  18. T.... ....

    teena was a great singer and it broke my heart after hearing this song for the first time 9-8-2015 FROM N.O.L.A. 9TH WARD

  19. D.... D....

    Oh, how I love and miss her! Teena and Whitney were my favorite singers of all time. Both gone way too soon! Miss you Lady T... Vanilla Child!

  20. P.... R....

    This Song Touches You Musical Heart!

  21. M.... A....

    Beautiful still in 2015

  22. T.... W....

    5:13 DAMN, YA'LL FEEL THAT?! TELL ME A SINGER THAT CAN MAKE A NOTE BREATHE AND COME TO LIFE, LIKE TEENA MARIE!!! RIP LADY T <3 O:)

  23. R.... H....

    How indeed Teena, how indeed.

  24. R.... H....

    Another beautiful song from the Queen :)

  25. D.... J....

    Lady T my heart is crying... Miss you so very much.

    D.... J....

    @Devia Jackson so much joy in her voice and her music moves my soul. I do not know where my tears come from. Miss you Tina, we miss you!

  26. J.... B....

    if anybody who knew Ms T How could you resist her...now that we miss her

  27. d.... f....

    1:44 <3 1:1:53 . I can't resist it !

  28. T.... ....

    this is my jam, the word's are coming from down inside her heart. R. I. P. we love you.

  29. M.... ....

    my favorite from 'ivory'... i miss you mucho, lady tee.

  30. N.... W....

    So true indeed

  31. G.... R....

    "And I said I am love, and how can you resist it..... and now that you kissed it, how can you resist it?" Whew, that Teena Marie would slay people in poetry battles! Still love, miss, and appreciate this beautiful Angel of song!

  32. M.... J....

    can anybody tell me what was the name of the song that teena marie had on one of aretha franklins albums they did not sing together teena marie sung solo

    M.... J....

    Michael Johnson Damn if you find out please let me know. I know Teena sang on a tribute to Aretha. It was on bet.

  33. L.... ....

    Still can't believe Teena is gone. One of my favorite singers. Im going to miss going to her concerts.

  34. T.... M....

    I can't resist it...

  35. l.... d....

    Nice song... Love teena...

  36. A.... G....

    Author G D Grace says: "...he ate Philly-Gumbo, I think I ordered steak.... I looked into his eyes and said for heaven's sake.... listen to me... I got what you need..." --- Yes, Tee, you were a true poetess.... I sure do miss you.

  37. C.... H....

    Love the Poetic flow. From 1 Poet to another. Miss U Teena .

  38. T.... ....

    i love this song and lady t, she really sing's this song from the heart. i miss you and R.I.P. sweet lady t. there is no one that has and have your style. i know you r singing to our heavenly father with your golden wings. may your light always keep shining bright. love you lady t. 1-18-12

  39. B.... 2....

    Viva Lady Tee - Long Reign Our Beloved Ivory Queen of Soul - Lady Tee - Teena Marie - Viva Lady Tee!

  40. t.... ....

    @ArchieGe I think Rick was very aware of her talents; that's why he gave her her wings; by teaching her all he could and encouraging her to go after Wild and Peaceful. During the making of Lady T, Rich Rudolph told her "you don't need me baby". That's because Rick made sure she had the last detail to do it on her own. Rick also taught her the business side of the industry, and most important, to won her own music. Rick wanted to make sure she was successful.

  41. D.... P....

    brings back memories from when I was a lil churren...love this.....RIP T

  42. K.... ....

    This is a different kind of song from Teena, but I love it, kinda has a folksy feel to it. Man, Teena was so versatile as an artist and musician. On top of having a great voice, She wrote pretty much all her songs, produced, played instruments,etc. She was so unbelievably talent and had never unfortunately gotten her due. I agree with others that her lyrics are like poetry. Her songwriting is so underrated. SHE is just underrated as a whole. What a talent. There will never be another.

  43. P.... S....

    oh man i miss this women sooo much!!!!!

  44. F.... ....

    THIS IS A CLASSIC BLEND OF COUNTRY AND MELLOW R&B AND SOFT ROCK. THIS IS A FANTASTIC SONG, AND A FAVORITE TEENA MARIE SONG FROM THE "IVORY" ALBUM/CD. THIS SHOULD HAVE GONE MULTI PLATINUM.

  45. k.... ....

    She was so soulful & her love songs got me through some tough times....

  46. m.... ....

    beautiful....this song got me thru honey.......

  47. i.... ....

    Sweet song. Another thing that people don't ACKNOWLEDGE about Teena Marie is that not only is she an GIFTED singer, she is also a ACCOMPLISHED songwriter as well. There are very few songs in her catalog that she didn't write herself, you can't even put it in percentage form. In other words: R-E-S-P-E-C-T the one and only IVORY QUEEN!!!!!!!!

  48. T.... W....

    R.I.P. My Dear Ex Mark Bailey, Rest In Perfect Serene Peace... - Lady T :'(

  49. C.... P....

    This and Latin Lullaby are two of the newer classics - so beautiful - could listen to again & again.

  50. n.... m....

    Simply the best

  51. a.... a....

    teena ...love then new songs....so much ... the more i LISTEN ..THE MORE I LOVVE.

    ur old song ....still my ringer ...U know what song that is...