The song was written by Stax Records singer Luther Ingram and Stax house songwriter Mack Rice. Ingram, who was frustrated with the state of the world at the time, told Rice "black folk need to learn to respect themselves." Rice liked the comment so much that he built a funk groove around it, then gave the song to the Staples, who were also signed to Stax. Producer Al Bell teamed the group with the storied Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, musicians who laid down classic tracks for Wilson Pickett and Aretha Franklin, and with engineer/musician Terry Manning for vocals, overdubs, and mixing, in Memphis. The horn arrangements were written by Johnny Allen, and recorded in Detroit, Michigan at United Sound Systems Recording Studio. Al Bell utilized Johnny Allen's arranging talents on all of the Staples' recordings. The confrontational song had resonance for a burgeoning self-empowerment movement for African-Americans during the post-civil-rights-movement 1970s, as well as women demanding more respect during those same years. The Staple Singers' long version featured Roebuck "Pops" Staples, nearly 57 at the time, on lead for more than two minutes.
If you disrespect anybody that you run in to How in the world do you think anybody's s'posed to respect you If you don't give a heck 'bout the man with the bible in his hand Just get out the way, and let the gentleman do his thing You the kind of gentleman that want everything your way 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 cahoot, na na na na Respect yourself, respect yourself If you're walking 'round think'n that the world owes you something cause You're here you goin' out the world backwards like you did when you Put your hand on your mouth when you cough, that'll help the solution Oh, you cuss around women and you don't even know their names and you Dumb enough to think that'll make you a big ol man
With so much responsibility on your shoulders, you've done well to take a few minutes for yourself ... If you're ready for an easier future, with most support, start by putting yourself first sometimes ... You've been asking yourself difficult questions.
'You are a person, you have been a good friend, and you deserve to be treated well and with respect ... 'You can distance yourself, and possibly consider telling her why ... You will have conducted yourself ...
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'Focus on self-care, lean on friends and family for support, and allow yourself time to heal ... 'You would genuinely feel very emotionally safe - with them and within yourself. 'Most importantly, there would be a shared respect.
You still should consider yourself role models and leaders. I believe that gives you a responsibility of demanding a certain decorum and respect from your players ... But above all else to be a respectful player of the game.
—- ... —-. “It is the fashion, I believe, to regard Christmas as a bore of rather a gross description, and as a time when you are invited to overeat yourself, and pretend to be merry without just cause ... Russell, 1900. —- ... —- ... —- ... —- ... —- ... To yourself, respect.”.
NEW DELHI... You are tweeting lies. If not yourself, at least respect the post of an MP.'In response, Manoj Tiwari hit back, arguing for 'decorum' in public debate ... 'Manish Sisodia ji.. there should be decorum in debate. ... .
Looking back on the experience, Graziadei stresses the importance of respect in all interactions. “You wanna treat people always with respect, no matter who you are,” he says ... But you’ve always gotta stand up for yourself.
“Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, feeling the pressure of financial strain, or simply exhausted from the demands of the season, give yourself permission to experience and process your emotions without judgment toward yourself.
“When you play with certain guys that have been in the league for a long time, you respect them and maybe look to pass to them when you could hang on to it yourself and trust your own instincts,” Sorensen said Friday.
By the end of 2025, you might even find yourself earning a promotion! ... You could also explore trying a new role or cross-training at work, positioning yourself as an irreplaceable team member who earns more respect and admiration.
