Creeque Alley

Straight Shooter

Don't get me mad, don't tell no lie
Don't make me sad, don't pass me by
Baby are you holding, holding anything but me?
Because I'm a real straight shooter
If you know what I mean

You can bring me love, you can hang around
You can bring me up, don't you bring me down
Baby are you holding, holding anything but me?
Because I'm a real straight shooter
If you know what I mean

I've been searching all night
Just to find what I'm looking for
Baby, baby, treat me right
Or I won't come round your door
No more!

You can bring me love, you can hang around
You can bring me up, don't you bring me down
Baby are you holding, holding anything but me?
Because I'm a real straight shooter
If you know what I mean

I've been searching all night
Just to find what I'm looking for
Baby, baby, treat me right
Or I won't come round your door
No more!

Don't get me mad, don't tell no lie
Don't get me sad, just get me high
Baby, what your holding
Half of that belongs to me
Because I'm a real straight shooter

I'm a real straight shooter
(I've been searching all night long)
I'm a real straight shooter (baby)
If you know what I mean
If you know what I mean

1) I have to admit, at first I thought this was like The Beatles' "Run For Your Life". I actually thought they'd shoot their lover if they cheated on them, but it turns out that a Straight Shooter is someone who is "an honest and forthright person."

So... No murder, just honestly lol. More of a "I won't put up with your shit" song.

2) The bass line in the beginning, man, it sounds great 👌. Wear headphones and pay attention to it.

3) Cass, duh. Her voice is great on this, and of course every other Mamas and Papas song.

4) I wondered what inspired John Phillips to write this, it's a catchy song and the message of it flew over my head mostly. Great arrangement.