Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Otis Redding
Canonical path: /otis-redding/respect
Related lyric paths: 6
Video embedded: yes
Lyric guide
Respect
Read Respect lyrics by Otis Redding on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
person
Curated by Ethan Walker
LyroVerse team
Reference snapshot
The page facts to cite before the commentary
Use this page for the lyric text, linked artist context, and any LyroVerse editor's note attached to the song. Listener comments remain user-generated and should not be treated as the primary source.
Lyrics
Respect
The lyric stays readable and compact here; the note and related paths sit nearby so you do not lose the song while looking for context.
What you want, honey, you got it
And what you need, baby, you got it
All I'm askin' is for a little respect when I come home
Hey, now, hey, hey, hey, yeah, now
Do me wrong, honey, if you wanna
You can do me wrong, honey, while I'm gone
But all I'm askin' is for a little respect when I come home
Ooh, yeah, now, hey, hey, hey, yeah, now
Hey, little girl, you're so sweeter than honey
And I'm about to just give you all my money
But all I'm askin', hey
Is a little respect when I come home
Hey, hey, hey, yeah, now
Hey, little girl, you are sweeter than honey
And I'm about to give you all my money
But all I want you to do
It's to give me a little respect when I get home
Hey, hey, hey, yeah, now
Respect is what I want
Respect is what I need
Respect is what I want
Respect is what I need
Got to, got to have it
Got to, got to have it
Got to, got to have it
Got to, got to have it
Give it, give it
Give it, give it
Give it, give it
Give it, give it
Give it to me
Everything I need
Give it to me, baby
Everything I want
Quick answers
What this page can answer fast
Who performs "Respect"?
Otis Redding performs "Respect", and this lyric page sits inside the Otis Redding catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "Respect"?
Yes. The related section below points to I Love You More Than Words Can Say and I Can See Clearly Now with a short reason for opening each page next.
Where can I find more songs by Otis Redding?
Use the artist link near the top of the page or the related paths section below to keep moving through Otis Redding's lyric pages.
Song Room
Open Song Room
Interpretations, questions, and corrections for this song
Interpretations, questions, memories, and correction notes live together here. The room stays noindex while the best insights are reviewed.
Listener comments
What people are saying
No listener comments on Respect yet.
A strong comment here is specific: the phrase you keep hearing, the mood you come back for, or the reason this song stays in rotation.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.