I know I sparkle when I dance
It was a choice to not come here in soft pants
Just 'cause I dressed up to celebrate
Doesn't mean you get to invade my personal space
Ever heard of personal space?
(I didn't think so, I didn't think so)
You'll never get to grab me like that
I don't care what you're making but you better step back
Better step back
I am the panther not the prey
There's gotta be a better way
I am the panther not the prey
There's gotta be a better way, way, way, ooo
Boys in bars they are harmless
Not like executive charmers
Gold name plate, Bel Air address
All high and mighty cause their cutting the checks
Wedding ring, two kids at home
And yet you're staring off my clothes
Looking at me as something to conquer
Take a second to think of your daughter
You want this for your daughter?
(I didn't think so, I didn't think so)
You'll never get to see me like that
I don't care what you're driving but you better step back
I am the panther not the prey
There's gotta be a better way
I am the panther not the prey
There's gotta be a better way, way, way, ooo
Mama warned, Don't let your guard down
Always be alert that someone could pounce
I am done being scared walking home late at night
Now is the time and this's our fight
We are the panthers not the prey
There's gotta be a better way
We are the panther not the prey
There's gotta be a better way
I am the panther not the prey
There's gotta be a better way
We're not, we're not, we're not the prey
No, no, no, no