If you disrespect everybody that you run into
How in the world do you think anybody 'sposed to respect you
If you don't give a heck about the man with the Bible in his hand
Just get out the way and let the gentleman do his thing (yes)
Respect yourself
Respect yourself
If you don't respect yourself
Ain't nobody gonna give a good hoot na- na- na
Respect yourself
Respect yourself
You cuss around women folk don't even know their name
Then you're dumb enough to think that'll make you a big ol' man
You're the kind of gentleman want everything your way
Just take the sheet off your face boy it's a brand new day
Respect yourself
Respect yourself
If you don't respect yourself
Ain't nobody gonna give a good hoot na- na- na
Respect yourself
Respect yourself
If you don't respect yourself
Ain't nobody gonna give a good hoot na- na- na
Respect yourself
Respect yourself