'do n't say anything , just , um ... pretend you 're shy . ' you can take your shoes off , you know . we do n't know him , '' he claimed firmly . as i plucked it out , it honked in my grasp . once i show you my face , z , i ca n't go back . `` hold your woman , mon , balance your life . '' it told me everything i needed to do to make my album a great success . 