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In Ancient Greece, a deme or demos (Greek: δῆμος) was a subdivision of Attica, the region of Greece surrounding Athens. Demes as simple subdivisions of land in the countryside seem to have existed in the 6th century BC and earlier, but did not acquire particular significance until the reforms of Cleisthenes in 508 BC. In those reforms, enrollment in the citizen-lists of a deme became the requirement for citizenship; prior to that time, citizenship had been based on membership in a phratry, or family group. At this same time, demes were established in the city of Athens itself, where they had not previously existed; in all, at the end of Cleisthenes' reforms, Attica was divided into 139 demes. The establishment of demes as the fundamental units of the state weakened the gene, or aristocratic family groups, that had dominated the phratries.[1]
A deme functioned to some degree as a polis in miniature, and indeed some demes, such as Eleusis and Acharnae, were in fact significant towns. Each deme had a demarchos who supervised its affairs; various other civil, religious, and military functionaries existed in various demes. Demes held their own religious festivals and collected and spent revenue.[2]
Demes were combined with other demes from the same area to make trittyes, larger population groups, which in turn were combined to form the ten tribes, or phyles of Athens. Each tribe contained one trittys from each of three regions: the city, the coast, and the inland area.
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The term "deme" (dēmos) survived into the Hellenistic and Roman eras. By the time of the Byzantine Empire, the term was used to refer to one of the four chariot racing factions, the Reds, the Blues, the Greens and the Whites.
In modern Greece, the term dēmos is used to denote the municipalities.
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Birth name | Demetria Devonne Lovato |
Born | Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
August 20, 1992
Genres | Pop, pop rock, R&B, dance |
Occupations | Singer-songwriter, actress, musician, activist, The X Factor USA judge |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano |
Years active | 2002–present |
Labels | Hollywood |
Associated acts | Joe Jonas, Jonas Brothers, Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus |
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Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato[1] (born August 20, 1992)[2] is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress. Her earliest roles included Angela on Barney & Friends, before she became better known for her starring roles in the Camp Rock movies, as Sonny Munroe in the Disney sitcom Sonny with a Chance, and as the star of the 2009 movie Princess Protection Program. She is also involved in philanthropic activities through charity work and various social and environmental causes.[3]
As a solo musical artist, Lovato released her debut album Don't Forget on September 23, 2008. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 selling 89,000 copies in the first week.[4] It has since shipped over 500,000 copies, earning a gold certification in the United States.[5] Lovato released her second album, Here We Go Again, on July 21, 2009.[6] The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 108,000 copies in the first week.[7] Her third studio album, Unbroken, was released on September 20, 2011 and peaked at number four on the Billboard 200. She is working on her fourth studio album.
In Fall 2012, Lovato will be a judge on the second season of the American version of The X Factor.[8]
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Lovato was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 20, 1992, and raised in Dallas, Texas.[1] She is the daughter of Dianna Hart de la Garza (born Dianna Lee Smith) and Patrick Martin Lovato.[9] Her ancestry includes Mexican, Irish, Italian, and English.[9][10][11][12] She has an older sister, Dallas Lovato, and a younger half-sister, Madison de la Garza, from her mother's re-marriage.[1] Her mother was a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and country music recording artist.[13] Lovato began playing piano at the age of seven.[14] Lovato also began her acting career at the age of seven on the children's television series Barney & Friends as Angela, appearing in seasons seven and eight alongside long time friend Selena Gomez.[15] In an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, Lovato revealed going through painful experiences with bullying in the seventh grade.[16] According to Lovato, the bullying was so bad that one day, in a fit of frustration and distress, she requested her mom give her a home-schooled education.[17] Lovato earned a high school diploma through homeschooling in April 2009.[18] Lovato also stated in an interview with 20/20 in 2011 that she had had a "really unhealthy relationship with food" since age 8 due to bullying experienced as a child, and self-mutilated her wrists to cope with her emotions and depression since age 11.[19] Lovato later became a spokesperson for anti-bullying organization PACER and appeared on America's Next Top Model[20] and CNN to speak out against bullying.[21] She has described herself as very spiritual rather than very religious and said she believes in God.[22]
In 2006, Lovato guest starred on Prison Break as Danielle Curtin in the episode "First Down." She also appeared in the second season of the television sitcom Just Jordan as Nicole, in the episode "Slippery When Wet." In January 2007, she landed the role of Charlotte Adams on the Disney Channel Original Short Series, As the Bell Rings, which premiered on August 26, 2007. A few of her original songs, including "Shadow", were featured on the show. In the summer of 2007, Lovato auditioned for the Disney Channel television film Camp Rock and the television series Sonny with a Chance in the same day and got both parts.[23] For Camp Rock, she submitted an audition tape and Gary Marsh, Disney's president of entertainment, asked her to sing.[24] She sang Christina Aguilera's "Ain't No Other Man", and Hollywood Records senior vice president Bob Cavallo said that their "jaws just dropped".[24] Lovato received the lead role in Camp Rock,[24] and a record deal with Hollywood Records in early 2008.[23] In Camp Rock she played Mitchie Torres, a fourteen-year-old girl with hopes of becoming a singer. The movie premiered on June 20, 2008, in the United States on the Disney Channel with 8.9 million viewers, making Lovato a household name among young viewers.[25] Its Disney Channel Italy premier received 1.14 million viewers on September 2008.[26] Merchandise of the film is sold at Target, Claires, and Limited Too. They include clothing (such as pajamas, T-shirts, and underwear), bags (tote bags, backpacks, etc.), bedding collection, toys, and dolls of the characters. Play Along Toys, so far, has only released dolls of Mitchie and Shane. On May 13, 2008, Disney published Camp Rock: the Junior Novel, by Lucy Ruggles, the novelization of the film. Target retail stores sell "special editions" of the novel, hardcover books that include photos.
Starting in 2009, Lovato appeared as Sonny Munroe in the Disney channel comedy Sonny With a Chance. The show featured Lovato as the newest cast member on the show-within-a-show So Random!. The series debuted on February 8, 2009 in the United States. This is the first Disney Channel Original Series to be shot and aired in high-definition from the beginning; like most of Disney Channel's sitcoms, it is shot on tape, but uses a "filmized" appearance. The second season, some scenes are shot on location. The series is one of three Disney Channel Original Series to feature a show-within-a-show, with the others being The Famous Jett Jackson and Shake It Up. The series officially ended on January 2, 2011. Gary Marsh, president of entertainment, Disney Channel Worldwide, stated "This series is rooted in one of the core thematic attributes that we stand for, which is following your dreams, there also was the opportunity to do a hybrid show."[27] The show began production on September 15, 2008 and the first season was taped at Stage 11 at NBC Studios in Burbank, California;[27] for the second season, the show's production moved to Hollywood Center Studios in Hollywood, California, where The Suite Life on Deck, Wizards of Waverly Place and Jonas L.A. are also taped. In June 2009 Lovato co-starred in Princess Protection Program as Princess Rosalinda alongside Selena Gomez on the Disney Channel.[28] The made-for-television movie is the third highest rated Disney Channel Original Movie, premiering on the Disney Channel with 9.8 million viewers. Laura Fries of Variety magazine describes the film as being "light as a summer breeze on the Louisiana bayou". Although the film does not stray far from the Disney formula, she praises writer Annie DeYoung for providing young girls a nice message about self-esteem. She says the film should be a hit with the channel's target audience.[29]
In September 2009, production began for Camp Rock's sequel, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. The Disney Channel Original Movie premiered on September 3, 2010.[30][31] The film was watched by 7.9 million viewers on its premiere night,[32] about 1 million less viewers than its predecessor. In 2010 it also became the most watched cable television programme that week,[33] as well as the No. 1 movie by number of viewers on 2010's cable television.[32] In its second broadcast on September 4, the film reached 3.7 million viewers.[33] The film also reached 21 million unique viewers over its premiere weekend from September 3 to September 6.[34] In its UK premiere on September 17, 2010 in was watched by 637,000 viewers. The film received generally mixed reviews. The review aggregate website Rotten Tomatoes reported that 40% of critics gave the film mixed reviews, based on 5 reviews (3 'Rotten' and 2 'Fresh'), with an average score of 6.1/10.[35] The film currently holds an 8.7 rating, earning it a "Great" film rating on TV.com.[36] Lovato appeared as a guest star in an episode of the medical drama series Grey's Anatomy as a teenage patient named Hayley May, whose parents brought her in for schizophrenia.[37] In a review of the episode, EW.com praised her performance, stating, "I still believe that even an unbiased observer would conclude that the Disney princess did a fine job acting it up as a suicidal 16-year-old who was admitted after trying to claw her own eyes out."[38] On April 19, 2011, People.com reported that Demi Lovato would not be returning for the third season of Sonny With a Chance due to her health issues.[39] As a result, the show will be renamed So Random! and focus only on the sketches rather than the behind-the-scenes antics. As a result of Lovato's departure from Sonny with a Chance, the series is the second Disney Channel original series to have its lead actor/actress leave during the series' run (after So Weird), and the fourth Disney Channel series to have a main cast member leave the series during its run (with That's So Raven and Jonas L.A. also included).[40] The third season was then turned into its own new series based on its new format. On leaving the show, Lovato satated "...it's kind of sad for me that a chapter of my life has ended but there couldn't be a better time for me to move on...I don't think going back to Sonny would be healthy for my recovery...Being in front of a camera would make me nervous."[41]
Lovato said in an April 2012 interview with KOKO POP UK that music is currently her "top priority", but that she is "kind of getting the itch to get back into acting, so we'll see what comes next."[42] In an interview with Fabulous Magazine UK, Lovato will not come back to acting until she is fully confident. "I need to be secure in my body before I go back in front of the camera. Anyone in recovery from an eating disorder would find that triggering, and I'm not ready," she says.[43]
Lovato's music career began in 2007, when several of her original songs, including "Shadow", were included on the mini-series As the Bell Rings. In 2008, Lovato signed with Hollywood Records after getting the lead role in the film Camp Rock.[23] She provided vocals on four of the songs featured on the Camp Rock soundtrack, including "We Rock", "Who Will I Be", "Our Time Is Here" and "This Is Me" featuring Joe Jonas.[44] The song peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at the top 20 in Australia, Canada and Norway. The soundtrack was released on June 24, 2008. The song peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 and topped the US Billboard Top Soundtracks and peaked at the top 10 in Canada, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand and Spain. The soundtrack has sold over 1 million copies and was certified Platinum in the United States. Full songs of the album were made available on Camp Rock's official web site for one week, beginning June 10, 2008, and the full soundtrack premiered on Radio Disney on June 14, 2008 during Planet Premiere: Camp Rock. The soundtrack was released in the UK on July 14, 2008.The soundtrack album (both original and two-disc collector's edition) is an enhanced CD which contains a clip of an acoustic version of "This Is Me" when played on the computer with internet access. On November 16, 2008, a karaoke/instrumental version of the Camp Rock soundtrack was released. It is not available on iTunes, but can be purchased in stores such as Wal-Mart, Target, etc. In June and July 2008, Lovato performed at various House of Blues and parks for her Demi Live! Warm Up Tour in preparation for the release of her debut album and the Burnin' Up Tour with the Jonas Brothers. Lovato served as the support act on the Jonas Brothers' Burnin' Up Tour from July through September 2008.
Lovato's debut album, Don't Forget was released on September 23, 2008. The bulk of the album was co-written with the Jonas Brothers, who also produced the album with John Fields. They co-wrote ten songs in a week during the band's headlining Look Me in the Eyes Tour.[45] The album is of the pop-rock genre and is lyrically similar to other teen-pop albums. It peaked at number two on the Billboard 200, selling 89,000 units in its first week of release. It has since sold over 500,000 records in the US.[46] Critics noticed the distinct sound of the Jonas Brothers in the production of the album. Don't Forget spawned two singles. The first single released was "Get Back". It was written by Lovato, the Jonas Brothers, and produced by the Jonas Brothers alongside John Fields. The song features Jack Lawless on drums and John Taylor and the Jonas Brothers on guitars. The initial writing of the song took place when Lovato wanted to write a song about getting back together with an old boyfriend, as opposed to writing mean or heartbroken songs. The was released as the album's lead single on August 12, 2008, by Hollywood Records. Musically, the song is an upbeat pop rock and power pop song with a guitar-driven sound. The song was met with positive reviews from critics and performed average commercially, peaking at number forty-three on the Billboard Hot 100 and ninety-three on the Canadian Hot 100. In Australia, the song peaked at number ten on the ARIA Hitseekers chart. The accompanying music video, directed by Philip Andelman, shows Lovato and her band performing the song on top of an abandoned building with Manhattan Bridge in the background. Lovato has performed the song on several occasions, including the opening of the 2008 Disney Channel Games and the The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The second and final single, "La La Land", was released on April 10, 2009 through Hollywood Records. It was written by Lovato and the Jonas Brothers, and produced by the Jonas Brothers alongside John Fields. It is one of six songs on the album co-written by the Jonas Brothers, who also contributed backing vocals and guitars to the track. Lovato said that she wrote the song about being yourself in Hollywood and not letting other people change who you are. Musically, the song is a guitar-driven pop rock song and the lyrics speak of Lovato feeling "out of place" in Hollywood. The song was met with positive reviews from critics. Commercially, the song peaked at number fifty-two on the Billboard Hot 100, and number thirty-five on the UK Singles Chart. The song achieved its highest peak in Ireland, where it reached number thirty on the Irish Singles Chart. It was less successful in Australia and Germany, where it peaked in the lower half of the charts. The accompanying music video was directed by Brendan Malloy and Tim Wheeler, and follows the song's Hollywood theme. It was used to promote Lovato's Disney Channel sitcom Sonny with a Chance, and features guest appearances from her co-stars. Lovato joined Disney's Friends for Change, an organization which promotes "environmently-friendly behavior," and appears in its public service announcements to raise awareness for the cause on the Disney Channel.[47] Lovato, Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, and the Jonas Brothers recorded "Send It On," a charity single that served as the theme song for the organization in 2009. The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at #20.[48][49] Disney's Friends for Change directed all of its proceeds from "Send It On" to environmental charities to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.[48] Lovato and Joe Jonas "Make a Wave" in 2010, the second charity single that currently serves as the theme song for Disney's Friends for Change.
Lovato embarked on the Summer Tour 2009 to promote her second album, Here We Go Again, released in the summer of 2009.[50] The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 108,000 records sold in its first week.[51] The album was more inspired by acoustic music, such as John Mayer's songs, than her debut's pop rock-influenced sound.[52] The album received favorable reviews from critics,[53] Billboard called Lovato "a natural talent who could really take flight after outgrowing Disney."[54] Allmusic ranked Here We Go Again as one of the best pop albums of 2009.[55] The album was preceded by the lead single, "Here We Go Again," which was released on June 23, 2009.[56] It was written by Isaac Hasson, Lindy Robbins and Mher Filian and produced by SuperSpy, for Lovato's second studio album of the same name (2009). It was released as the album's lead single on June 23, 2009, through Hollywood Records. Musically, the song is a power pop song with guitar lines and pop hooks, and the lyrics speak of the protagonist's on-off relationship with a hesitant boyfriend. The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised its pop hook and made comparisons with works by Kelly Clarkson. The song peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became Lovato's first top 40 hit on the chart as a solo artist.[57] The song also peaked at number 38 in New Zealand and in the lower region of the Canadian Hot 100. The accompanying music video was directed by Brendan Malloy and Tim Wheeler. The album's second and final single, "Remember December," was released on November 17, 2009. It was written by John Fields, Lovato and Anne Preven, and produced by Fields. The song was released as the album's second and final single outside North America on January 18, 2010, through Hollywood Records. The song adapts power pop and synthpop genres and diverges from Lovato's usual pop rock sound. The lyrics describe the protagonist's attempt to remind her boyfriend of the good times of their relationship. Lovato described the song's sound as an example of what she wanted her future music to sound like. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics; the majority of them praised its hook and chorus. Several critics also named it one of the album's standouts. The song underperformed commercially; it only managed to reach #6 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 (number 106 on the Hot 100) and it peaked at number 80 on the UK Singles Chart. Tim Wheeler directed the accompanying music video, which features appearances from Lovato's female co-stars in Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. Instead of including a love interest in the clip, Lovato chose to give it a theme of female empowerment. Lovato has performed the song numerous times, including on her tour Summer Tour 2009 and The Alan Titchmarsh Show. Lovato's South American Tour[58] was her first international headlining tour. The tour commenced on May 23, 2010, in Santiago, Chile, and concluded on May 28, 2010, in São Paulo, Brazil. She later joined the Jonas Brothers Live in Concert tour as a special guest.[59]
The soundtrack, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, was released on August 10, 2010. She provided vocals on nine of the songs featured on the soundtrack, including "Brand New Day", "Can't Back Down", "It's On", "You're My Favorite Song", "What We Came Here For", "This Is Our Song", "Different Summers", "It's Not Too Late" and "Wouldn't Change a Thing".[60] The song was released on July 31, 2010. The song was released as the soundtrack's fourth single. The song failed to chart in the US Billboard Hot 100 but peaked at number 10on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[61] The soundtrack peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 and topped the US Billboard Top Soundtracks, and peaked at the top 10 in Brazil, Canada, Italy and Spain. The soundtrack has sold over 500,000 copies and was certified Gold in the United States. The tour is actually Jonas Brothers' 2010 World Tour, which special guests are Demi Lovato and the cast of Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. The Camp Rock 2 Tour is officially called Jonas Brothers 2010 World Tour/Camp Rock 2 Tour.[62] Meaghan Martin was not be on tour due to filming a movie. The tour started on August 7, 2010, two weeks later than planned.
The soundtrack, Sonny with a Chance, was released on It was released on October 5, 2010 from Walt Disney Records. She provided vocals on four of the songs featured on the soundtrack, including "So Far, So Great", "Me, Myself and Time", "What to Do" and "Work of Art". It debuted at no. 163 on the Billboard 200, making it Lovato's lowest debut and peaking soundtrack there.[63] It also debuted at number 3 on the US Kid Albums and at number 8 on the US Top Soundtracks.[63] Two singles were released from the soundtrack. The first single to be released was "So Far, So Great". It was released on June 9, 2009 and is the theme song for the series. It first appeared on the album Disney Channel Playlist, and was later released on Demi Lovato's album Here We Go Again as a bonus track.[64][65] The song is about chasing your dreams. It has also received rotation on Radio Disney. Lovato performed the song in her "Summer Tour 2009". It is the ninth and final track of the soundtrack, written by Jeannie Lurie, Aris Archontis and Chen Neeman and the length of the song is two minutes and fourteen seconds. The second single to be released was "Me, Myself and Time". It was published for the title track of the CD. It was released digitally on August 3, 2010, but was shown worldwide on April 11, 2010, the episode was issued Sonny With a Song in the United States chapter of the series in which Sonny shows her singing career performing the song appears to promote the fashion line of her character. The song managed to peak at number 6 on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
Lovato's third studio album, Unbroken, was released on September 20, 2011.[66][67] Lovato began working on the album in July 2010, prior to receiving treatment. She had described it as having a more soulful and R&B inspired sound, citing Keri Hilson and Rihanna as inspirations for the sound.[68] After Lovato's stint in the treatment facility, producer Timbaland expressed interest in working with her.[69] Lovato confirmed in July 2011 that she was working on a duet with the producer. The album was described as more "radio friendly" than her previous albums, as she planned to incorporate dance, hip-hop and R&B styles in it. The song received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, praising Lovato's vocals and growth in musicianship compared to her previous two albums, as well as some of the album's ballad tracks. The first single off the album, "Skyscraper", premiered on July 12, 2011, as a promotional single, before the album released. It was written by Toby Gad, Lindy Robbins and Kerli Kõiv and produced by Gad. The song was inspired by a picture of the apocalypse, in which the world was in ruins, and among collapsed buildings, one skyscraper was still standing. Kerli originally recorded "Skyscraper" and Gad offered it to Lovato, who wanted to record it as she felt that both she and her fans could relate to it. When recording it in 2010, Lovato was very emotional which triggered outbursts and caused her to start crying. Later the same year, she entered a treatment facility to deal with her personal struggles. After finishing it in early 2011, she re-recorded the song, but kept the original recording as she felt that it was "symbolic" to her. "Skyscraper" was released on July 12, 2011 via Hollywood Records as the first single from Unbroken. According to Lovato, the song represents the journey she had been on the previous year. Musically, "Skyscraper" is a ballad and the lyrics speak of staying strong and believing in yourself. The track opens with a lonely piano that is soon accompanied by heavy percussion. Lovato showcases breathy and quivering vocals throughout the song. The song was very well received by music critics and also by the media, with the majority of them praising Lovato's vocals and the inspirational lyrics. Upon its release, it was also met with praise from celebrities on the microblogging site Twitter. The song debuted at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100, spending a total of 17 weeks on the chart. The song became Lovato's highest-peaking single on the chart since "This Is Me" peaked at number nine in August 2008. "Skyscraper" sold 176,000 paid digital downloads in its first week of release in the United States, setting a sales record for Lovato. Internationally, the song reached the top twenty in Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. In August 2011, the song was awarded with Summer Song at the Teen Choice Awards. The song was also officially certified Gold in Australia on April 3, 2012.[70] The song has sold over 1,000,000 digital copies and was officially certified Platinum in the United States on April 24, 2012.[71] The song's accompanying music video was directed by Mark Pellington and shot in the Bonneville Salt Flats for twelve hours. Lovato performed the song for the first time at the Do Something Awards on August 18, 2011. The album officially released on September 20, 2011, with sales exceeding 96,000 copies in its first week of release.[72] On October 24, 2011, Lovato performed the National Anthem at Game 5 of the 2011 World Series.[73] The album's second single, "Give Your Heart a Break", was officially released on January 23, 2012.[74][75] The track was written and produced by American songwriters Josh Alexander and Billy Steinberg. Musically, it is a dance-pop ballad that comprises instruments like the drums, violin and strings; the latter two, according to music critics, are reminiscent of those used in Coldplay's "Viva la Vida" (Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, 2008). Hollywood Records serviced the song to mainstream radios on January 23, 2012 in the United States. Lyrically, the song chronicles the protagonist's attempt to win over her lover who has been hurt in a relationship. The song received critical acclaim from contemporary music critics, praising the production as well as Lovato's vocals. The single reached number seventy on the US Billboard Hot 100, and has so far peaked at number 43. It also reached number thirty-nine in Brazil. In Belgium, it peaked at number 32. The music video for the song features Lovato attempting to persuade her lover into falling in love with her again, creating a collage of photographs taken during the video that when put together create a photo of the two in each other's embrace. Lovato has promoted the song through several stage performances, including her performance at the Z100 Jingle Ball concert. Lovato revealed her Summer Tour 2012 and will begin on June 12, 2012 and end on September 1, 2012.
On April 4, 2012, Lovato announced on Twitter that writing for her fourth studio album had began, saying that she was "so excited to start writing for my fourth album", and that "this time, there's NO holding back.."[76][77]
Lovato has partnered with mall proprietor GGP as the face of Shop Til You Rock, a music-inspired series of public events, which kick off at malls around the US in Summer 2010. The combines the season’s hottest fashions & today’s most popular musical guests in a series of interactive events.[78] Lovato is also the spokesperson for anti-bullying organization PACER. Lovato explained to NY Post about becoming a spokesperson against bullying “Bullying is a very serious thing to me, I’ve witnessed it first hand – I was bullied myself when I was 12, I want to be able to help other girls around [my sister’s] age come into their own with a strong confidence in their skin, their size, who they are and everything about themselves.” Lovato is also the spokesperson for the Join the Surge Campaign!, DoSomething.Org and the Clean & Clear Brand launched Joining the Surge, which is a national campaign that empowers teenagers to take action in their communities.[79]
Lovato is involved in Disney's Friends for Change, an organization which promotes "environmently-friendly behavior", and appears in its public service announcements to raise awareness for the cause on the Disney Channel.[47] Lovato, Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, and the Jonas Brothers recorded "Send It On", a charity single which serves as the theme song for Disney's Friends for Change in 2009. The song debuted on the Hot 100 at number twenty.[48][49] Disney's Friends For Change will direct all of its proceeds from "Send it On" to environmental charities to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.[48] Lovato and Joe Jonas recorded a new song called "Make a Wave", the second charity single which serves as the theme song for Disney's Friends for Change in 2010. In January 2010,[80] Lovato was one of the many stars featured in a public service announcement for Voto Latino in order to promote the organization's "Be Counted" campaign for the 2010 United States Census.[81] Lovato is also part of the "A Day Made Better" School Advocacy Campaign.[82] "The campaign is giving a deserving teacher with $1,000 in school supplies on behalf of OfficeMax’s “A Day Made Better” school advocacy campaign."[83]
Lovato has also supported charities such as DonateMyDress.org, Kids Wish Network, Love Our Children USA, ST. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and City of Hope.[84] To raise awareness about personal issues similar to her own, Lovato became a Contributing Editor to Seventeen magazine. She will discuss her personal issues as a part of a larger campaign called "Love is Louder than the Pressure to Be Perfect", directed towards teen girls.[85]
In 2012, rumors that Lovato and Miley Cyrus were in talks to be replacement judges on the season two of the American version of The X-Factor, in hopes of luring a younger audience, began circulating.[86] Lovato reportedly signed a deal to judge the show on May 13, 2012.[87] On May 14, 2012, it was officially confirmed that Spears and Lovato would join The X Factor as the two newest judges.[88] When asked about the new judges, Cowell said: "I'm absolutely delighted Britney and Demi are joining us. Britney remains one of the biggest stars in the world, she's talented, fascinating – and I believe she knows exactly how to spot The X factor. Demi's had an amazing career in music, TV and film for someone her age. She's young, confident, and enthusiastic. I think it’s really important that she speaks to our younger audience. The new panel will be dynamic and will work really well with the changes we are making to the show."[89]
In an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, Lovato admitted to going through painful experiences with bullying in the seventh grade.[90] According to Lovato, the bullying was so bad that one day, in a fit of frustration and distress, she requested her mom give her a home-schooled education.[91] In an interview with Fabulous Magazine UK, she said that: "They called me a whore and told me I was fat and ugly. I shouldn't have listened, but I took it to heart and it hurt. I thought maybe I didn't have friends because I was too fat," she remembers. So she starved herself, and anything she did eat, she threw up again. Within six months she had lost over 2st and weighed 6st 4lb - unhealthy for her 5ft 2in height. "I'd make myself sick up to six times a day," she says. "My mum was worried, but because I was going through puberty I was having growth spurts so she assumed that was why I was thinner."[43] She wrote the song "For the Love of a Daughter" about her estranged father. According to Fabulous Magazine UK, the song is about the rift between Lovato and her father after he - seemingly keen to cash in on his daughter's notoriety - did a series of interviews about her. The betrayal is still raw, and she says she has no interest in rebuilding a relationship with him.[43] In an MTV interview, Lovato stated that she likes metal music, particularly black metal and metalcore. She called symphonic black metal band Dimmu Borgir "one of her favorite live acts".[92] On the July 24, 2009 episode of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Lovato stated that three of her favorite bands were metalcore/symphonic black metal band Abigail Williams, deathcore band Job for a Cowboy and southern metal band Maylene and the Sons of Disaster. On another episode of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, after her release of Unbroken, she stated that she is now more into hip-hop and R & B styles of music, and has moved on from death metal. In the March 2009 issue of Teen Vogue, Lovato stated, "My first passion is music, because it comes naturally to me. Acting has been like a hobby."[93] Lovato is a Christian and prays with her band before they perform.[1] She was best friends with Selena Gomez, whom she has known since Lovato "asked her to sit on my jacket and draw with crayons with me" at the Barney & Friends auditions. On March 12, 2010, Lovato confirmed that she had begun dating Joe Jonas, whom she first met while filming Camp Rock in 2007.[94] On May 24, 2010, Lovato confirmed via her official Twitter that she and Jonas were no longer together. In an interview with UsMagazine, Jonas stated, "Demi and I knew that going into our romantic relationship it may not be an easy one. I realize that over the time we have spent together that I feel I care more about our friendship right now. It was my choice to break up, but I love her as a friend. She's been there for me when I needed her. I will continue to be her friend and be there for her." Lovato is a vegetarian.[95] Lovato has been honored The Honorary Ambassador of Education award from the American Partnership For Eosinophilic Disorders.[96] In 2010, on her 18th birthday, Lovato bought her family a Mediterranean Style house in Los Angeles. She said, "For me to give that to my family on my birthday, that was the best present." then added, "It's got pretty much everything you could possibly imagine in it. It's the most beautiful, homey-feeling house. I love it."[97] Lovato also purchased their current $1.88 million home in Toluca Lake, LA. She bought the house when she was 16 years old.[98]
Lovato has been described as an "inspirational person" and has inspired many people after her going through her treatment facility, her release of her song "Skyscraper", and her release of her documentary, Demi Lovato: Stay Strong.[99] She has inspired many celebrities including Lucy Hale, Katy Perry, Pete Wentz, Selena Gomez, Ashley Tisdale, Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks, Kim Kardashian, Victoria Justice, Cheryl Cole and Britney Spears. [100][101][102]
On October 30, 2010, Lovato dropped out of the Jonas Brothers Live in Concert World Tour 2010 in order to enter a treatment facility to treat physical and emotional issues.[103] The tour was not scheduled to be complete until November 13, 2010. Lovato's publicist stated that "she regrets not being able to finish her tour, but is looking forward to getting back to work in the near future."[104][105] In particular, many media sources immediately reported that Lovato had decided to enter treatment right after punching a Jonas Brothers back-up dancer, Alex Welch, on a flight out of Bogotá, Colombia, allegedly because Lovato believed that Welch had informed tour managers of inappropriate behaviour on Lovato's part the previous night, causing Lovato to be confronted by her managers and her stepfather, Eddie de la Garza.[106] Days after Lovato entered rehab, photos circulated on the internet showing Welch sporting a black eye. Welch subsequently confirmed that the story was true, noting that she had been blindsided by the assault. Although Lovato had pulled aside the tour's back-up dancers prior to the flight and threatened, "If I find out who told on me...", Welch was not concerned because she had not witnessed what had happened the previous night and was not the dancer who had informed on Lovato. Welch claimed that she "didn't get a call or text from Demi or a 'hey, you got a problem with me,' nothing." She said Lovato simply approached her during the flight, punched her, and then "literally walked away and got in her seat." Lovato's representatives responded by saying, "We are in the process of engaging with Alex's lawyer and hope to resolve this as quickly as possible."[107] Lovato's camp reached a financial settlement with Welch in late December 2010, with Welch stating that the agreement stipulated for a portion of the settlement to be donated to charity.[108] On January 28, 2011, it was reported that Lovato had completed her inpatient treatment.[109] She took six months off from the limelight after leaving rehab.[43] The day after the announcement, a Disney spokesperson told People that Disney "support[s] Demi's decision to put her health first and [they] send her [their] best wishes".[110]
On January 28, 2011, it was reported that Lovato had completed her inpatient treatment at the rehab facility and returned home to Los Angeles, where she "will continue to see doctors" to "help her work on the issues she confronted in treatment."[111] On March 8, 2011 an exclusive video was released on Cambio.com in which Lovato thanked her fans for their support during what she described as "the darkest time of my life" and also stated that she was excited to get back to work.[112] Lovato granted her first post-rehab interview to ABC newscaster Robin Roberts, which aired on Good Morning America and 20/20 on April 22, 2011. During the interview, Lovato confirmed reports that her treatment was for bulimia and self-injury, and had taken place at the Timberline Knolls facility in Illinois after the aforementioned confrontation between her and Welch led to an intervention by her family and management team. Her condition came to a head during the tour because Lovato "was performing concerts on an empty stomach...I was losing my voice from purging. I was self-medicating. I was not taking medication for depression, and I literally was so emotionally whacked out that I took it out on someone that meant a lot to me." Later elaborating on this "self-medicating", Lovato said, "I'm not gonna lie. I was self-medicating. I was doing things like drinking and using [drugs], like a lot of teens do to numb their pain."[113] Lovato expressed regret at her actions towards Welch, stating "I take 100 percent, full responsibility..."[114] In another interview, Lovato added that she had "basically had a nervous breakdown",[19] and was also diagnosed with bipolar disorder during her treatment.[115] As part of her efforts to raise awareness about issues similar to her own, Lovato was announced in April 2011 as a Contributing Editor to Seventeen magazine. She will discuss her personal issues as a part of a larger campaign called "Love is Louder than the Pressure to Be Perfect", directed towards teen girls.[116]
On December 23, 2011, Lovato posted a message on Twitter criticizing her former network for airing episodes of Shake It Up and So Random! which featured characters making jokes about eating disorders.[117][118][119] Disney Channel publicity officials quickly took action and apologized to Lovato, then removed those episodes from the network's airing cycle and video on demand sources, after further criticism in the wake of Lovato's message to the network's public relations account.[120][121][122][123] On March 2012, Lovato released her MTV documentary special called "Stay Strong" about her time in rehab.[124] In the documentary, she opened about her fans, battling her eating disorders and getting back to touring.[125]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Camp Rock | Mitchie Torres | Disney Channel Original Movie |
2009 | Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience | Herself | Concert film |
2009 | Princess Protection Program | Princess Rosalinda | Disney Channel Original Movie |
2010 | Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam | Mitchie Torres | Disney Channel Original Movie |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2002–2003 | Barney & Friends | Angela | Recurring role |
2006 | Prison Break | Danielle Curtin | "First Down" (season 2: episode 4) |
2006 | Split Ends | Herself | 1 episode |
2007–2008 | As the Bell Rings | Charlotte Adams | Main role, Season 1 |
2007 | Just Jordan | Nicole | "Slippery When Wet" (season 2: episode 6) |
2008 | Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream | Herself | (season 2, episode 3) |
2008 | Studio DC: Almost Live | Herself | Second show |
2008 | Disney Channel Games 2008 | Herself | Third annual |
2008 | Disney Channel's Totally New Year 2008 | Herself | Disney Channel special New Year's event |
2009–2011 | Sonny with a Chance | Allison "Sonny" Munroe | Lead role |
2010–2011 | Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | Herself | "The Williams Family" (season 7: episode 23) "The Walker Family" (season 9: episode 9) |
2010 | Grey's Anatomy | Hayley May | "Shiny Happy People" (season 6: episode 22) People's Choice Award for Favorite TV Guest Star |
2010 | CNN | Herself | Guest appearance |
2010 | America's Next Top Model | Herself | (1 episode) Guest appearance |
2011 | Keeping Up with the Kardashians | Herself | "Kim's Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event, Part 2" (season 6: episode 15) Uncredited (guest at Kim's wedding) |
2012 | Demi Lovato: Stay Strong | Herself | MTV Special |
2012 | Demi Lovato: Give Your Heart a Break | Herself | E! Special |
2012 | Punk'd | Herself | Victim |
2012 | The X Factor[126] | Judge | Musical talent show |
2012 | Born to Be: Demi Lovato | Herself | Released in Canada, released by MuchMusic |
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With every passing moment
Thoughts of you run through my head
Every time that I'm near you
I realize that you're heaven sent, baby
I think you're truly something special
Just what my dreams are really made of
Let's stay together, you and me boy
There's no one like you around
Oh baby
I really like
What you've done to me
I can't really explain it
I'm so into you
I really like
What you've done to me
I can't really explain it
I'm so into you
It could be the way that you hold me
It could be the things that you say
(That you say)
Oh, I'm not too sure what it is boy
But I know I like feeling this way, hey
I think you're truly something special
Just what my dreams are really made of
Let's stay together, you and me boy
There's no one like you around
Oh baby
I really like
What you've done to me
I can't really explain it
I'm so into you
I really like what I feel when I'm with you
You're a dream come true
Don't you ever leave my side
'Cause it feels so right
I really like
What you've done to me
I can't really explain it
I'm so into you
I really like
I'm so into you
I'm so into you
Oh, I'm so into you
Hmm...
Ooh...ooh...
All I hear is raindrops falling on the rooftop
Oh baby, tell me whyd you have to go
Cause this pain I feel it wont go away
And today Im officially missin you
Abducted from this heartache, I could escape
But Ive heard it long enough to know
There aint no way
And today Im officially missing you
Ooh...cant nobody do it like you
Said every little thing you do, hey, baby
Sid it stays on my mind
And I-Im officially
All I do is lay around, 2 years full of tears
From looking at your face all over
Just a week ago you were my baby
Now I dont even know you at all, I dont know you at
all
Well, I wish that you would call me right now
So that I could get through to you somehow
But I guess its safe to say, baby
Safe to say that I-Im officially missin you
Ooh...cant nobody do it like you
Said every little thing you do, hey, baby
Said it stays on my mind
And I-Im officially
Well, I thought I could just get over you, baby
But I see theres something I just cant do
From the way you would hold me
To the sweet things you told me
I just cant find a way to let no one through
Ooh...cant nobody do it like you
Said every little thing you do, hey, baby
Said it stays on my mind
And I-Im officially
Its official
Hoo, you know that Im missin you, yeah, yes
All I hear is raindrops, oh, yeah
And Im officially missin you
Baby you should know that,
I've been afraid to try.
I'm healing from some things and
My tears are pale and dry.
I said "I'm through with love"
You made it all a lie.
You turned my never ever
Into one more time
[Chorus:]
If I happen to fall (I feel it coming on)
In love (Think I could fall in love)
Please protect my heart
Happen to fall (Been through so many things)
In love (I'm tired of fragile, baby)
please protect my heart
Baby you should know that,
I like what's going on.
The way you make me feel,
I've seen this all before.
You are incredible,
I can't deny that, no.
Could be my everything but,
Baby don't break my heart
[Chorus:]
If I happen to fall (I feel it coming on)
In love (Think I could fall in love)
Please protect my heart.
Happen to fall (Been through so many things)
In love (I'm tired of fragile, baby)
Please protect my heart
Deep in my heart I believe that,
You really care for me.
I pray that this time,
Love lasts eternally
[Chorus:]
If I happen to fall (I feel it coming on)
In love (Think I could fall in love)
Please protect my heart
Happen to fall (Been through so many things)
In love (I'm tired of fragile, baby)
Please protect my heart
I built a wall
Out of this heart of mine
Never letting no one in
Didn't think I need a friend
Until now, feeling this way won't do
I'm ready to give all of me
the question that I have will be
Will he say the things he needs to say?
Or touch me in a certain way?
I told myself just to be strong
One day the man will come along, so
What will I do?
Where will I go?
When it's my turn
How will I know that you're the man
I'm dreaming of?
I hope this time it's love
[Repeat]
Now you've opened up this heart of mine
You made me feel like no one else
Showed me there's someone besides myself
That I can depend on
Looking back I finally see
Exactly what you mean to me
You touched me in that special way
Said all the things a man should say
I kept my faith and I just stayed strong
My man finally came along
What will I do?
Where will I go? (where do I go?)
When it's my turn (when it's my turn)
How will I know (how will I know)
that you're the man I'm dreaming of?
I hope this time it's love
What will I do?
Where will I go?
When it's my turn
How will I know that you're the man
I'm dreaming of?
I hope, I hope this time its love
Every single day with you
My love grows deeper and stronger its true
'Cause you've shown me things I've never known
You gave me strength to carry on
'Cause sometimes I'm afraid to let you in
Even though I know you're a good man
Still thoughts of doubt run through my mind
There's questions I have so tell me what to do
What will I do?
Where will I go?
When it's my turn
How will I know that you're the man
I'm dreaming of?
I hope this time it's love
(feat. Gerald Levert)
Why do birds suddenly appear
Every time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.
Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.
On the day that you were born
and the angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust
in your hair
And starlight in your eyes
Like they do
That is why all the guys in town
Follow you all around
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.
If only for a minute
I€™d settle for an hour
And if you could stay just for one day
That would make me so happy happy baby
See it won€™t hurt to give our love a try
Girl don€™t u pass me by
Cuz I€™m that kind of guy
Who€™s going to love and treat you like a queen
That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.
(i can feel it whenever,
we touchin' whenever,
we talkin' wherever we want)
Come a little closer baby
Lay your head up on my shoulder baby
Boy you know I cant deny it
You done already set my soul on fire
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.
Sometimes i sit at home and wonder how it be if he had loved me truely loved me yes, i learned
Awhile ago that kind of thing it never happens for me, and so i go around and just pretend love
Is not for me i play the circus clown around my friends make them laugh and they wont see that
U never let them see u sweat dont want them to think the pain runs deep, Lord know its killing me
So i put on my make up put a smile on my face and if anyone ask me everything is ok im
Laughing cuz no one knows the joke is on me cuz im dyin inside with my pride and a smile on my
Face...on my face singing, la la la, la la, lalala, la la, la la, la la, la la, la la, la la la
Laaaa
Sometimes i sit at home by the phone hopin he might call me but he dont call me but then i
Realize dreams come true arent for girls like me not like me, and so i go around with my head
Up like it aint no thing and when the boys around with all my friends im into other things cuz
U never let them see u sweat dont want them to think the pain runs deep, lord knows its killing
So i put on my make up put a smile on my face and if anyone ask me everything is ok im
Laughing cuz no one knows the joke is on me cuz im dyin inside with my pride and a smile on my
Face...on my face oooh
Its not easy (thing to do) sometimes its hard to (face the truth) its not the life that i
Would choose but what else can i do if he dont love me no if he dont want me im not about to
Sit around let myself go (gooooo)
So i put on my make up put a smile on my face and if anyone ask me everything is ok im
Laughing cuz no one knows the joke is on me cuz im dyin inside with my pride and a smile on my
Face...on my face singing, la la la, la la, lalala, la la, la la, la la, la la, la la, la la la
Laaaa ill keep singing la la la la la, lalala, la la, la la, la la, la la, la la, la la la
Laaaa ill keep singing la la la, la la, lalala, la la, la la, la la, la la, la la, la la la
Laaaa ill keep singing la la la-la la la, lalala, la la, la la, la la, la la, la la, la la la
[Talib Kweli]
Everytime I walk up in the spot the corks pop
Got the floor hot, we goin' to rock until 4 o' clock
We used to keep a trick up my sleeve to get a chick to leave
Now we've got another one of them calling me
All eyes on you when you walk by
Your guy is doing stunts like the four guys
I know you make me feel like a six million dollar star tonight
The type to make every nigga holla
[Tamia]
All I hear is raindrops
Falling on the rooftop
Ooh baby tell me why'd you have to go
Cause this pain I feel
It won't go away
And today I'm officially missing you
I thought that from this heartache
I could escape
But I fronted long enough to know
There ain't no way
And today
I'm officially missing you
[Chorus]
Ooh can't nobody do it like you
Said every little thing you do
Hey baby say it stays on my mind
And I, I'm officially
[Tamia]
All I do is lay around
Two ears full tears
From looking at your face on the wall
Just a week ago you were my baby
Now I don't even know you at all
I don't know you at all
Well I wish that you would call me right now
So that I could get through to you somehow
But I guess it's safe to say baby safe to say
That I'm officially missing you
[Talib Kweli]
My baby is giving me the proper dance
Cause you know I'm the man
And these type of cats play the game of chance
Come close enough to show you how we 'suppose to love
You know they say we can't smoke in the club
But I'm cool cause your love is like a potion, a drug
These emotions got me open like buds
Roast, club boasts and I'm headed home with you
You know when you're going, I'm going to miss you
It's so official
[Tamia]
Well I thought I could just get over you baby
But I see that's something I just can't do
From the way you would hold me
To the sweet things you told me
I just can't find a way
To let go of you
[Chorus]
[Tamia]
It official
You know that I'm missing you
Yeah yes
All I hear is raindrops
And I'm officially missing you
[Talib Kweli]
Everytime I walk up in the spot the corks pop
Got the floor hot, we goin' to rock until 4 o' clock
We used to keep a trick up my sleeve to get a chick to leave
Now we've got another one of them calling me
All eyes on you when you walk by
Your guy is doing stunts like the four guys
I know you make me feel like a six million dollar star tonight
The type to make every nigga holla
[Tamia]
All I hear is raindrops
Falling on the rooftop
Ooh baby tell me why'd you have to go
Cause this pain I feel
It won't go away
And today I'm officially missing you
I thought that from this heartache
I could escape
But I fronted long enough to know
There ain't no way
And today
I'm officially missing you
[Chorus]
Ooh can't nobody do it like you
Said every little thing you do
Hey baby say it stays on my mind
And I, I'm officially
[Tamia]
All I do is lay around
Two ears full tears
From looking at your face on the wall
Just a week ago you were my baby
Now I don't even know you at all
I don't know you at all
Well I wish that you would call me right now
So that I could get through to you somehow
But I guess it's safe to say baby safe to say
That I'm officially missing you
[Talib Kweli]
My baby is giving me the proper dance
Cause you know I'm the man
And these type of cats play the game of chance
Come close enough to show you how we 'suppose to love
You know they say we can't smoke in the club
But I'm cool cause your love is like a potion, a drug
These emotions got me open like buds
Roast, club boasts and I'm headed home with you
You know when you're going, I'm going to miss you
It's so official
[Tamia]
Well I thought I could just get over you baby
But I see that's something I just can't do
From the way you would hold me
To the sweet things you told me
I just can't find a way
To let go of you
[Chorus]
[Tamia]
It official
You know that I'm missing you
Yeah yes
All I hear is raindrops
And I'm officially missing you
Jesus said here I stand
Won't you please let me in
And you said I will
But tomorrow
Jesus said I am he
Who supplies all your needs
And you said I know
But tomorrow
Tomorrow,
I'll give my life
Tommorow,
I thought about today
But, it's so much easier to say
Tomorrow,
Who promised you,
Tomorrow,
Better choose the lord today
For tomorrow very well might be today
Jesus said here I stand
Won't you please take my hand
And you said I will
But tomorrow
Jesus said I am he
Who supplies all your needs
And you said I know
But tomorrow
OOOOOOOOOOO
Tomorrow,
I'll give my life
Tommorow,
I thought about today
OOOOOOOOOOO
But, it's so much easier to say
Tomorrow,
Who promised you,
Tomorrow,
Better choose the lord today
For tomorrow very well might be today
And you said, your tomorrow would ever come for you...
Still you laughed and played and continued on to say......
Tomorrow.... forget about....
Tomorrow
Won't you give your life today
OOOOOOOOOOOO
PLEASE
Don't just turn and walk away
Tomorrow, tomorrow is not promised
Don't let this moment slip away
WHOOOOOO
There you were in a crowded room
With someone at least I assumed
How did I know I would fall in love
With you so soon
Just one look in your eyes and I see the truth
And I try hard to hide that I'm made for you
But I know deep inside things that we could do
Just as long as we're together, but
But who do you tell when you love someone
Hoping that someone's in love with you
Who do you tell when you love someone
I think I might as well tell you
I can't believe that I feel this way
There is so much I want to say
I wanna touch you, hold you, feel you, please you
As we're making love all through the night
We would talk to each other, we would laugh and play
We would claim it's forever every night and day
We would share every minute 'til the test of time
In my mind, in my mind baby, ohh
Who do you tell when you love someone
Hoping that someone's in love with you
Who do you tell when you love someone
I think I might as well tell you
Who do you tell when you love someone
Hoping that someone's in love with you
Who do you tell when you love someone
I think I might as well tell you
I've hesitated much too many times
And I won't let you to slip away from me, no
I know you're for me and me for you
But I don't know what to say or to do
So now that we're together I'm telling you
Who do you tell when you love someone
Hoping that someone's in love with you
Who do you tell when you love someone
I think I might as well tell you
Mmm yeah
Tell me that you like it
Oh yeah, yeah
(Woo, let's see if you remember this one)
Do I?!
Oh, now I have to go there
Oohh
Mmm yeah
Let me show you just how much I know this record
You know you had me
With your sensuous charm
You looked so alarmed
As I walked on by
And oh some wonder
You had to know why I did not respond
To carry on
Love me in a special way
What more can I say?
Love me now
Love me in a special way
What more can I say?
Love me now
Love me now
Cuz I'm special
Not the average kind
Who'd accept any line
That sounds good
So reach into your chain of thoughts
Try to find something new
What worked so well for you before
For me, it just won't do, no
Love me in a special way
What more can I say?
Love me now
Love me in a special way
What more can I say?
Love me now
Ooh ooh
Oh yeah yeah
Mmm hmm
So reach into your chain of thoughts
Try to find something new
Cuz what worked so well for you before
For me, it just won't do, no no
Love me in a special way
What more can I say?
Love me now
Love me in a special way
What more can I say?
Love me now
Love me in a special way
What more can I say?
Love me now
Love me in a special way
What more can I say?
Love me now
Love me in a special way
Love me everyday
What more can I say?
Baby you should know that,
I've been afraid to try.
I'm healing from some things and
My tears are pale and dry.
I said "I'm through with love"
You made it all a lie.
You turned my never ever
Into one more time
If I happen to fall (I feel it coming on)
In love (Think I could fall in love)
Please protect my heart
Happen to fall (Been through so many things)
In love (I'm tired of fragile, baby)
please protect my heart
Baby you should know that,
I like what's going on.
The way you make me feel,
I've seen this all before.
You are incredible,
I can't deny that, no.
Could be my everything but,
Baby don't break my heart
If I happen to fall (I feel it coming on)
In love (Think I could fall in love)
Please protect my heart.
Happen to fall (Been through so many things)
In love (I'm tired of fragile, baby)
Please protect my heart
Deep in my heart I believe that,
You really care for me.
I pray that this time,
Love lasts eternally
If I happen to fall (I feel it coming on)
In love (Think I could fall in love)
Please protect my heart
Happen to fall (Been through so many things)
In love (I'm tired of fragile, baby)
Babygirl (I’ll really like)
Desert Storm (yeah)
I can’t really explain it
I’m so into you now
I wanna be more than a friend to you now
When they ask, I mention my babygirl in the interviews now
And I don’t bring the problems from the 90s and the 2 thou
Theres no reason to have a friend or two now
Cuz the kids ready to tell you how he feel and a few vows
Maybe I speak in general now
But girl, imma do whatever just to keep a grin on u now
Where I roll, they wear bikinis in the winter too now
What you think about tan lines on the skin of you now?
Why wouldn’t I wanna spend a few thou
On fifth ave, shopping sprees and them dinners to chow
I aint concerned with other men with you now
As long as when I slide up in you, you growl
And any dude with you, he better be a kin to you now
And I aint jealous, it’s the principle now
I’m so into you
I really like what you’ve done to me
I can’t really explain it
I’m so into you
I really like what you’ve done to me
I can’t really explain it
I’m so into you
Come on ma
It’s more than a flashing
I woulda traded it all in orderly fashion
My villa in Florida we crashing
Just off the shore so you can hear when the water be splashing
The Drop top 3 in the quota we dashing
Flawless diamonds in the water we flashing
The money we oughta be stashing
I make sure ever quarter be cashed in
I can’t really explain it
My friends be thinking I’m slipping
These girls be thinking I’m tripping
What kinda weed u be smoking
What typa drinks u be sipping
Sweet thing just to think of you dipping
Would have me with the blue so hard
You would think I was cripping
Now you relaxing in the Benz
Credit cards are no limits
So u don’t worry about maxing when u spends
But since u been asking about the friends
How’d u like it if both our names had Jackson on the ends
I really like what you’ve done to me
I can’t really explain it
I’m so into you
I really like what you’ve done to me
I can’t really explain it
I’m so into you
I don’t wanna trip, but the truth is
Girl the way you cook a stake
Remind me of the strips to Ruth chris
U love my smile, no matter how chipped my tooth is
With you it aint because my whips is ruthless
So sit on chrome, dip the deuces
And you aint flattered by Canary’s and VS dip tay seuces
All the ballers look dumb when they press you
Five and sixes, you don’t let them kinda #’s impress you
Even though I was so unsuccessful
Being a player was becoming too stressful
But ever since, this superwoman has come to my rescue
My winter’s been wonderful, my summer’s been special
That’s why the same bar while the villa been painted
Just so we can really get acquainted
The love is real, there’s no way you can feel like it’s tainted
But I can’t really explain it, yeah
I really like what you’ve done to me
I can’t really explain it
I’m so into you
I really like what you’ve done to me
I can’t really explain it
I’m so into you
I really like what you’ve done to me
I can’t really explain it
I’m so into you
I really like what you’ve done to me
I can’t really explain it
I’m so into you
Ohhhh, no no no no nooooo
Ooooohhhh no no
Here we are right now, my baby.
Saw you standin' in the crowd, just waitin',
For me to call you out, and take this, to another level... baby.
I feel it comin' on, I'm anxious,
It's really catchin' on, contagious.
Our eyes are having conversations,
And I startin' to lose my patience.
Mr. Cool... (Hey baby)
I'm open on, everything you do.
I wanna know, is it's cool?
I'm sayin' I like the way you move.
I wanna know... Mr. Cool...
Hey baby...
I've been tryin' to get trough, my lady.
And you know I want to go quit playin',
I'm sittin' home alone, it's takin'...
I want to get to know, you better,
There's so much we can do, together baby.
Girl don't make me wait, forever.
I'm feelin' like it's now or never... baby...
Mr. Cool... (My lady)
I'm open on, everything you do. (And I'm feelin you)
I wanna know, is it's cool? (My baby, ow yes it is)
I'm sayin' I like the way you move. (And I like you to...)
I wanna know... Mr. Cool...
When you open up to me,
Baby then you will recive,
Everything you'll ever need,
Do you know what this could mean?
You should listin' to your heart,
Here and now is where it starts,
Baby come it's up to me,
I wanna know...
Mr. Cool...
I'm open on, everything you do.
I wanna know, is it's cool?
I'm sayin' I like the way you move.
I wanna know... Mr. Cool...
I'm open on, everything you do.
I wanna know, is ti's cool?
I'm sayin' I like the way you move.
If you're sitting down
Time to get up
Sippin' on something
Drink it up, Hit the floor
And rock your body
Wil'out cuz its a party HEY!
I saw you for the first time
When you were walking on to the block
You had a fine throw-back, timberlands to match
And now I don't see you no-more
And I'm tryin to find out where you at
Cuz you would look so much better next to me
OHH-wait you sexy baby come back this way
And now I know I'm looking good and no need to frontin'
All eyes on me
I must be working somethin'
'Bout to hit the floor so tell me who want it
You looking at me so won't you come & get it?
Playa's what's crackin
I'm asking who's dancin' with me tonight?
UHH DJ don't stop playin my song!
I'm hot but I don't get sweat on my hair
It's still gettin atcha
Girls roll with me, but I can't find 'em
Gimme a second & let me locate 'em
Tell me watcha doin after we close
We're going where everyone goes
On the west is IHOP, east is the Coffee Shop, south the Waffle House
Baby come dance with me!
Ooooooooooooooooooooooo whooooooo step step step step
Ooooooooooooooooooooooo whooooooo rock rock rock rock
Ooooooooooooooooooooooo whooooooo bounce bounce bounce bounce
Hit the floor and rock your body
I've been drowning in my own tears
Wasting time running from my fears
When all the while you've been right here
Waiting on me
If I'd have told you what I'm going through
You would have let me know just what to do
And now I know the answer lies in you
This is my pain 'cause
I've been hurt so bad
Sometimes it makes me sad
Would you rain on me?
I don't understand
This was not my plan
Would you rain on me?
Don't stop the rain
Sometimes I felt all alone
Nothing or no one to call my own
But you're the only one that would be
Faithful forevermore
Deep down inside my soul
You're the only one who really knows
What I need to make me whole
So I can smile again, I
Rain on me, show me love
I'm waiting on you
Yes, I know sometimes it's rough
Tell me what to do
Rain on me, show me love
I'm waiting on you
You said that I could trust in you
[JD]
Turn it up, uh, uh
So So Def
Ladies and gentleman
You've got the fine ass Tamia in the house tonight
She just came from off tour
She got a little story she wants y'all to hear, remix
[Tamia]
I don't understand
You look just like my man
In the picture, heh sitting by my bed
The suspense is pounding and it's clouding up my head
I'm checkin' your clothes
And you wear the same size shoe
You sleep on his side (his side)
Driving his ride (his ride)
But I don't know just who you are
1 - There's a stranger in my house
Took a while to figure out
There's no way you could be who you say you are
You gotta be someone else
Cause he wouldn't touch me like that
And he wouldn't treat me like you do
He would adore me, he wouldn't ignore me
So I'm convinced there's a stranger in my house
I'm not sure who you are
Don't see your shadow around when you walk, no
You leave with no kisses
Goodbye with no words
If these walls could talk
They would have nothing to tell
So what could it be?
Is there someone immitating me?
Could she be taking my place?
Look me in the face
And tell me that I'm wrong when I say...
Repeat 1
Pop quiz
Tell me where we first kissed
Tell me where my spot is
Tell me if I liked it, loved it
Or could it be
That the stranger is me
Have I changed so drastically?
Is it I want more for me?
And you remain the same
[JD]
If the beat stop rockin'
The Def will keep rockin'
If the beat stop rockin'
The Def will keep rockin'
If the Def stop rockin'
The kids will keep rockin'
If the beat stop rockin'
The Def will keep rockin'
Yeah you know how I do
Tamia, the remix, yeah
Uh-huh, oh sing-a-long y'all
I'm taking it straight to the club
Tamia, uh oh, what?
[Tamia]
There's a stranger in my house
Repeat 1 to fade
(Tamia)
Here we are right now, my baby.
Saw you standing in the crowd, just waitin',
For me to call you out, and take this, to another level... baby.
I feel it comin' on, I'm anxious,
It's really catchin' on, contagious.
Our eyes are having conversations,
And I'm starting to lose my patience.
Mr. Cool... (Hey baby)
I'm open on, everything you do.(everything you do)
I wanna know, is this cool?(I'm saying I)
I'm sayin' I like the way you move.
I wanna know... Mr. Cool...
(Mario Winans)
Hey baby...
I've been tryin' to get it trough, my lady.
And you know I want to go quit playin',
I'm trippin' on how long it's takin'...
I want to get to know, you better,
There's so much we can do, together baby.
Girl don't make me wait, forever.
I'm feelin' like it's now or never... baby...
(Together)
Mr. Cool... (My lady)
I'm open on, everything you do. (And I'm feelin you)
I wanna know, is this cool? (My baby, ow yes it is)
I'm sayin' I like the way you move. (And I like you too...)
I wanna know... Mr. Cool...
(Tamia)
If you open up to me,
Baby then you will recive,
Everything you'll ever need,
Do you know what this could mean?
You should listen to your heart,
Here and now is where it starts,
Baby come and talk to me,
I wanna know...yeah
Mr. Cool...
I'm open on, everything you do.
I wanna know, is this cool?
I'm sayin' I like the way you move.
I wanna know... Mr. Cool...
I'm open on, everything you do.
I wanna know, is this cool?
I'm sayin' I like the way you move.
I wanna know... Mr. Cool...
Wait a minute
There's something on my mind
I can't hold in any longer
Turn around
Don't just turn the radio down
I don't wanna hear "oh, uh, oh, uh, oh, uh"
No, no, no (uh uh uh uh uh uh)
Wait a minute
There's something I wanna say
Tell me who joined us in the bed last night
Don't look at me crazy, it did not feel right
A little to drink, but had a lot to say
Tell me who it was, tell me who it was
Whoever she was, she was on your mind
You stuttered a name that didn't sound like mine
Your silence right now will jeopardize you and I
Tell me who it was, oh tell me who it was
Tell me who joined us in the bed last night
Don't look at me crazy, it did not feel right
A little to drink, but had a lot to say
Tell me who it was, tell me who it was
Whoever she was, she was on your mind
You stuttered a name that didn't sound like mine
Your silence right now will jeopardize you and I
Tell me who it was, oh tell me who it was
You left home early
And you came home late (again)
I know there's something goin' on
Tell me what it is
What does she have that I don't?
Don't try to even lie
I just wanna know the truth
Last night while you were in my bed
You brought Cathy, Tracy, Trina home with you
Tell me
Tell me who joined us in the bed last night
Don't look at me crazy, it did not feel right
A little to drink, but had a lot to say
Tell me who it was, tell me who it was
Whoever she was, she was on your mind
You stuttered a name that didn't sound like mine
Your silence right now will jeopardize you and I
Tell me who it was, oh tell me who it was
(I'll tell ya how I knew)
I could feel it in your touch
Ain't lovin' good enough, no
(Baby who's foolin' who?)
You come home tired all the time
And you don't let me get mine, no
(Now before I say we're through)
She played you for a fool
She can't love you like I do
You can say what you want to
But last night you brought someone home with you
Tell me
Tell me who joined us in the bed last night
Don't look at me crazy, it did not feel right
A little to drink, but had a lot to say
Tell me who it was, tell me who it was
Whoever she was, she was on your mind
You stuttered a name that didn't sound like mine
Your silence right now will jeopardize you and I
Whooo!
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuhuh
(I don't like it)
I don't like it man
When every dude in the club
Tryna grab my hand
(I don't like it)
When I'm walking by
You tryna say something sick
Cause I'm looking fly
(I don't like it)
When you calling out my name
And get mad cause I said no to your drink
Why cant you just let me breathe
Enjoy the music
Get off of me
You make me wanna pull my hair out
You're the reason that I don't like going out
Stand here kickin that madness out your mouth
(I'm too grown for dat, too grown for dat)
You make me wanna pull my hair out
You're the reason that I don't like going out
(I'm too grown for dat, too grown for, just to grown for dat, too grown for dat)
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuhuh
(I don't like it)
When you standing by me
And you tryna sneak over and stand behind me
(I don't like it)
When you step on my feet
Cause you dancing all hard to them Darkchild beats
(I don't like it)
When you pullin' on me
Talkin' bout 'Can I get you in VIP'
Why cant you just let me breathe
Enjoy the music
Get off of me
(If I didn't have to I)
I wouldn't even be here
(Because I don't mean that, that I)
Want you all up in my ear
Just in case you didn't hear me (hear me)
I'm a say this once more clearly (clearly)
Why don't you just give it up
I'm not gettin' in your truck
Boy you make me wanna
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuhuh
You say you wanna take me to islands
(I did that)
Said you wanna lace me with diamonds
(I got that)
Said you wanna make me a star
(But I am that)
When you gonna come with some new game
Say you gonna buy up the bar
(I don't drink that)
Wanna get me a new car
(Ooh, yeah)
I'm too grown for dat, too grown
Just too grown for dat, yeeaahhh
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuhuh
Whoo!, Darkchild, Here's another one, and another one!
baby i just want you to understand
just exactly how you make me feel
oooh yeah
i wanna feel you next to me
ooooh..... time after time, when im feelin low
somethin inside of me lets me know it's alright
loves on my side
when the world...seems a lonely place
i've got a dream that wont leave a trace of the blues
i just think of you baby i know
ive got a real thing here by my side
someone who needs me holding me tight
and these special feelings wont ever fade
cause i knew from the start you put a move on my heart
baby our loves like a melody playing for us
in the sweetest key you could find the music of life
and when we touch theres the warmest glow
heat in the passion that heaven knows its a dream
just for you, you and me...and baby i know
ive got a real thing the love of my life
someone who needs me and he feels me with pride
baby now, now and forever, we'll never part
cause you're the world to me you put a move on my heart
i got a real love yes i do, and you're someone baby
you're someone baby, someone that needs true love
and these, these special feelings, time can embrace
baby, believe me this aint a dream and suger
i knew, i knew from the start, you put a move on me
oooh you got through to my heart
you got through to my heart babe oooh
baby cant you see, you and i were meant to be
hold me, love me passionately blind, love me til the end of time
hold me, love me ( and dont love go)
baby cant you see, you and i were meant to be
(i want you to touch me babe) passionately blind
love me til the end of time, hold me love me oooh
(repeat til end of song)
i want you right here, right now, laying by my side sugar thrill me tonight
i wanna feel you in my arms ohh babe ohhh and u know i love when your lovin me
mm come closer
i wanna feel your body pressed against mine
mm thats right
I don't need another long talk
About what's wrong with you and me
And I don't need another conversation
'Bout the way we're supposed to be
Now I see that you're gone
And I don't believe that everything
I have to get over you
How could you make me love you
And then just walk away?
Like you never did a thing
To lead me on in any kind of way
And how could you make me feel
Do helpless everyday?
From the path you laid before me
These are things I collected along the way
I get tears in my ears sometimes
And I got a bad case of sleep last night
And I got holding you on my mind
And I try to think of way's, I can get you back all the time
Oh baby, that's a lot of weight to carry everyday
But these are things I collected along the way
Everytime I think about it
I hate it in every way
Said I thought I couldn't live without you
But I live with it everyday
Never thought I'd see the day
That you would ever leave
But now I'm here sifting through memories
How could you make me love you
And then just walk away?
Like you never did a thing
To lead me on in any kind of way
And how could you make me feel
Do helpless everyday?
From the path you laid before me
These are things I collected along the way
I get tears in my ears sometimes
And I got a bad case of sleep last night
And I got holding you on my mind
And I try to think of way's, I can get you back all the time
Oh baby, that's a lot of weight to carry everyday
All the things I collected along the way
I get tears in my ears sometimes
And I got a bad case of sleep last night
And I got holding you on my mind
And I try to think of way's, I can get you back all the time
Oh baby, that's a lot of weight to carry everyday
Collected along the way
I get tears in my ears sometimes
And I got a bad case of sleep last night
And I got holding you on my mind
And I try to think of way's, I can get you back all the time
Oh baby, that's a lot of weight to carry everyday
All the things I collected along the way
I get tears in my ears sometimes
And I got a bad case of sleep last night
And I got holding you on my mind
And I try to think of way's, I can get you back all the time
Oh baby, that's a lot of weight to carry everyday
Collected along the way
I get tears in my ears sometimes
And I got a bad case of sleep last night
And I got holding you on my mind
And I try to think of way's, I can get you back all the time
Oh baby, that's a lot of weight to carry everyday
These things I collected along my journey
He met her in his hometown a couple of years ago
She was beautiful inside and out
How could he just let her go
He had girls on the side and he tried to hide
But somehow she knew
Still she stayed, she stayed
But she would always cry every night
But then he noticed a change
She no longer had tears on her face
When a woman stops cryin,
You best believe she has a new plan
She's preparing for something new
Something that doesn't include you
When a woman cease to cry
She bout ready to say good-bye
Good-bye...
When you stay out late she don't call
To ask where you are n where you at
She just gives you this look when you
Come home that says betta watch your back
Fellas listen to ya girl when she tells
You that she's all cried out
You betta pray that she stays
If she no longer cries every night
If she doesn't complain anymore
She's makin her way to that front door
When a woman stops cryin,
You best believe she has a new plan
She's preparing for something new
Something that doesn't include you
When a woman cease to cry
She bout ready to say...
Just as long as she is arguing
Fussin and complainin as long
As she will cry sometimes
Everything (everything) is alright
But as soon as she is quiet
When you mess up she's silent
And has this certain smile upon her face
When a woman stops cryin,
You best believe she has a new plan
She's preparing for something new
Something that doesn't include you
(Baby it don't include you)
When a woman cease to cry
When a woman stops cryin
Yeah, I'm back in this joint right here
For all my people who
Who sick of playin' seconds and
And takin' somebody's leftovers
Get out the back seat, take the passenger seat
Ya know what I'm sayin'?
Heh, ya'll feel me? Y'all feel me?
Hear me out
Is it me or her babe?
You gotta make your decision
Cuz you got the wrong impression
I don't want nobody's seconds
I just want all of you babe
I'm used to gettin' what I like
Just to curve my appetite
Serve you on a flame with a first class flight
I wanna be the girl you take to your crib
And not the girl you hate to show where you live
I wanna be the girl for you all your life
And not the girl you're thinkin' of late at night
Let's be truthful please
Will she always be around?
I need to know right here and now
Can I bury her underground?
I just want all of you babe
And she's always in the way
And she's always in your face
Am I the one who's being played?
I wanna be the girl you take to your crib
And not the girl you hate to show where you live
I wanna be the girl for you all your life
And not the girl you're thinkin' of late at night
Not your chick on the side
I wanna be your main chick
So you gon' have to pick
Between Lisa, Kim and Stacy, and whoever
Not your chick on the side
I wanna be your main chick
So you gon' have to pick
Between Lisa, Kim and Stacy, and whoever
I wanna be the girl you take to your crib
And not the girl you hate to show where you live
I wanna be the girl for you all your life
And not the girl you're thinkin' of late at night
I wanna be the girl you take to your crib
And not the girl you hate to show where you live
I wanna be the girl for you all your life
And not the girl you're thinkin' of late at night
Uh uh uh uh, uh uh uh uh
Uh uh uh uh, uh uh uh uh
Ah ah ah ah, bap bap bap brr-ap
Ah ah ah ah, brr-ap
Can I have a moment just to talk to you?
Let me just explain what I been goin' through
So fine you are
Got my mind messed up
You got me thinkin' things most blissfully
Tell me if you want me
Un'h, when I think of you
Un'h, makes me wanna do
Un'h, crazy things when I'm alone with you
Un'h, when the lights go out
Un'h, that's when I'm all about
Un'h, un'h, to you
If you wanna see what's really goin' on
Don't you wanna find the spot that turns me on
I can tell you've got what it takes
To satisfy me
I must admit it baby, oh oh
When I start to fantasize
You were there rubbin' on my thighs
Touchin' me, and kissin' me
Feels so real, like you're here with me
Un'h, when I think of you
Un'h, makes me wanna do
Un'h, crazy things when I'm alone with you
Un'h, when the lights go out
Un'h, that's when I'm all about
Un'h, un'h, to you
Un'h, when I think of you
Un'h, makes me wanna do
Un'h, crazy things when I'm alone with you
Un'h, when the lights go out
Un'h, that's when I'm all about
Un'h, un'h, to you
When I start to fantasize
You were there rubbin' on my thighs
Touchin' me, and kissin' me
Feels so real, like you're here with me
Oh baby
(For the playin' niggas)
(For the playin' niggas)
(For the playin' niggas)
(For the playin')
Un'h, un'h
(For the playin' niggas)
Un'h, un'h
(For the playin' niggas)
Un'h, un'h
(For the playin' niggas)
Un'h, un'h
When I think of you
Un'h, when I think of you
Un'h, makes me wanna do
Un'h, crazy things when I'm alone with you
Un'h, when the lights go out
Un'h, that's when I'm all about
There's a stranger in my house
Took a while to figure out
There's no way you could be
Who you say you are, you got to be someone else
'Cause he wouldn't touch me like that
And he wouldn't treat me like you do
He would adore me, he wouldn't ignore me
So I'm convinced there's an stranger in my house
I don't understand
You look just like my man
In the picture by our bed
The suspense is pounding and clouding up my head
I'm checking your clothes
And you wear the same size shoe
You sleep in his spot and your driving his car
But I don't know just who you are
There's a stranger in my house
Took a while to figure out
There's no way you could be
Who you say you are, you got to be someone else
'Cause he wouldn't touch me like that
And he wouldn't treat me like you do
He would adore me, he wouldn't ignore me
So I'm convinced there's an stranger in my house
I'm not sure who you are
Don't see your shadow around when you walk
You leave with no kisses, goodbye with no words
If these walls could talk they would have nothing to tell
So what could it be
Is there someone imitating me?
Could she be taking my place, look me in the face
And tell me that I'm wrong when I say
There's a stranger in my house
Took a while to figure out
There's no way you could be
Who you say you are, you got to be someone else
'Cause he wouldn't touch me like that
And he wouldn't treat me like you do
He would adore me, he wouldn't ignore me
So I'm convinced there's an stranger in my house
Pop quiz, tell me where we first kissed?
Tell me where my spot is? Tell me if I liked it, loved it?
Or could it be that the stranger is me, have I changed so drasticly?
Is it I want more than me and you remain the same?
There's a stranger in my house
Took a while to figure out
There's no way you could be
Who you say you are, you got to be someone else
'Cause he wouldn't touch me like that
And he wouldn't treat me like you do
He would adore me, he wouldn't ignore me
So I'm convinced there's an stranger in my house
There's a stranger in my house
Took a while to figure out
There's no way you could be
Who you say you are, you got to be someone else
'Cause he wouldn't touch me like that
And he wouldn't treat me like you do
He would adore me, he wouldn't ignore me
So I'm convinced there's an stranger in my house
Mmmm yea-hey-oh-woah-oh yea-hey-oh-woah-oh-woah usually when two people are together for a long
Time things seem to change its been said nothing good lasts forever, but this love gets better
Every day, we get all excited inside, everytime that we get alone, he still got love in his
Eyes, and i still got love in my soul
Still, feels like the first time we met that i kissed and i told u i love you, we
Still, run around like teenagers even though we're grown and married with kids, we still, talk
On the phone for hours when im away and he still, writes letters and send me flowers every
Other day, the question everybody ask, is how we make it last, i tell them i still he still we
Still
Now i still smile in the morning, when i relize when im still in his arms, we know everything
About each other, but we still keep holding on-yea, we're never gonna break up we'll be always
There to make up, as long as we stick together we'll climb higher, im gonna ride with him to
The wire, our love is never gonna end we're on fire,
Still, feels like the first time we met that i kissed and i told u i love you, we
Still, run around like teenagers even though we're grown and married with kids, we still, talk
On the phone for hours when im away and he still, writes letters and send me flowers every
Other day, the question everybody ask, is how we make it last, i tell them i still he still we
Still
We go through problems like everybody else (but i really dont mind) but i dont mind cuz it
Makes us keep it fresh whats sadder than an arguement is the thought we may have never been
He's my lover my babys father my lifetime partner and my friend, still the man of my dreams, he
Still, still the man for me and im still in love with him so deeply, i think ill sing it agian
Hes still, still the man of my dreams, hes still, still the man for me and im still in love
With him deep deeply
Still, feels like the first time we met that i kissed and i told u i love you, we
Still, run around like teenagers even though we're grown and married with kids, we still, talk
On the phone for hours when im away and he still, writes letters and send me flowers every
Other day, the question everybody ask, is how we make it last, i tell them i still he still we
Still
Still, feels like the first time we met that i kissed and i told u i love you, we still, run
Around like teenagers even though we're grown and married with kids, we still, talk on the
Phone for hours when im away and he still, writes letters and send me flowers every other day,
Sittin' here on the job
And hopin' that you would call me
My eyes, my eyes are tired
From us sittin' up and just talking, all night
My supervisor noticed
I'm kind of slow for today
My girlfriends also noticed
I'm joyful, what can I say?
It's only been 2 months
But I'm prayin' that you're the one
Please baby, be the one
Please baby be
Keep replaying your kisses
Can't get them out of my mind, I try
My work is piling up and
Who'd guess that I'd get behind but that's fine
It's only 12:07
I take my first break at 2
It seems I have a message
I hope to God that it's you
It's only been 2 months
But I'm prayin' that you're the one
Please baby, be the one
Please baby be
It's 2:13 I'm smiling
I hear your voice on the phone
Oh my, tell me you wanna see me
Can't wait until I get home, tonight
My mind says, "Slow it down, girl
This thing right here is so new"
But my heart says keep it movin'
Two thoughts but I'm not confused
It's only been 2 months
But I'm prayin' that you're the one
Please baby, be the one
Yeah yeah, the drums are crazy
Yeah yeah, the drums are crazy
Yeah yeah, the drums are crazy
Bass, bass
I know, that he knows, that I know, that he's feelin' this
I know, that he knows, that I know, that he's feelin' this
I'm yours lately
And I'm glad you made me your baby
I'm yours lately
Boy you got me feelin' so crazy
In the morning, in the morning I'm happy
When you're here with me you brighten up a stormy day
And in the evening, in the evening
A nine to five takes you away but you're taken off another day
I never wanna make you breakfast
Do you want your favorite food
Holla, wearing is my necklace
I'ma make it good for you, 'cause
I'm yours lately
And I'm glad you made me your baby
I'm yours lately
Boy you got me feelin' so crazy
Keep it coming, keep it comin'
Another way you're touchin' me, you're kissin' me and holdin' me
I need your loving, no interruptions
I got my girlfriends callin' me but I'm callin' back another day
I wanna make you breakfast
Do you want your favorite food
Holla, wearing is my necklace
I only wanna make it good for you
I'm yours lately
And I'm glad you made me your baby
I'm yours lately
Boy you got me feelin' so crazy
Yeah yeah, the drums are crazy
Yeah yeah, the drums are crazy
Yeah yeah, the drums are crazy
Bass, bass
I know, that he knows, that I know, that he's feelin' this
There ain't no joy without pian
There ain't no sun shine without rain
There are no couples who are problem free
No there ain't nobody who can make me happy
I have to go through it with somebody
And baby that somebody is you
I have to go through it with somebody
And i want that someone to be you
What would we do
What would we do
Where would we go
Where would we go
What would you tell me that i do not know
I know that you're mine
I know that you're mine
Love that you're fine
Know that you're fine
So you are not perfect i really don't mind
Now where gonna argue and were'gonna fuss
That's gonna happen, that is called love
And were gonna breakup were gonna make up
Let's stay together, our will take us there
All the times been tryin' to find what's right or wrong
Tryin' to tell you yours when i've got some of my own
Let's agree to dis-agree on certin things
Every now and then
I seem to get this funny feelin'
When it comes to me and you
Can't say how or when
But your love keeps takin' over
And I don't know what to do
Well, I think that you oughta let me know what
What you're gonna do
'Cause time's wasting, baby much too fast and
I need to know if it's true
(So baby let me know)
Baby, let me know if you want me
I really wanna know if you want me
And baby, if you don't tell me something
I gotta move on
'Cause everybody needs a little lovin'
And you're the only one that I wanna be with
I'm sorry if you don't tell me something
But I gotta move on
Baby, understand
I need more than conversation,
I need action from a man
'Cause I'll do all I can
To keep our love from going under
Now it's time you take a stand
Well, I think that you oughta let me know what
What you're gonna do
'Cause time's wasting, baby much too fast and
I need to know if it's true
(So baby let me know)
Baby, let me know if you want me
I really wanna know if you want me
And baby, if you don't tell me something
I gotta move on
'Cause everybody needs a little lovin'
And you're the only one that I wanna be with
I'm sorry if you don't tell me something
Oh yeah, oh
You had just walked in from work
And there's a letter in the kitchen with your name on it
Inside, you will find an
Answer for each question you had
You had to know the day would come
That I'd find out that you are a liar
And a player, and the list goes on
So it hurts you now
But it would hurt even more if I stayed, so
Hope that you can understand
That you were once my man
But it's time to move on
Since you're playing games, oh
You thought the day would never come
Never ever thought that you
Would be reading Dear John
You be sure to read each line
Line by line, and take your time
You thought the day would never come
Never ever thought that you
Would be reading Dear John
By the time you read this letter
I'll be feeling much better
So long, it means I'm gone
Guess that you are wondering
How did she know that I
Was the type to play you
If you read, you'll find out
I have to end it
Bet I was right from the start
And I never took the time to ask myself
Why, oh, why would you waste your time
On a nigga in the club with a group of thugs
You shoulda known it was on
When I kept callin' your job
And they said that you were sick
So I paged you, don't get no call back
Now it all makes sense
The two of us are not meant to be
So by the time you read this letter
And try to make things better
Save your lines
But read each one of mine
Wish you'd see your game was not
Strong enough to keep me holding on
You be strong, time for me to go cuz
You thought the day would never come
Never ever thought that you
Would be reading Dear John
You be sure to read each line
Line by line, and take your time
You thought the day would never come
Never ever thought that you
Would be reading Dear John
By the time you read this letter
I'll be feeling much better
So long, it means I'm gone
You thought the day would never come
Never ever thought that you
Would be reading Dear John
You be sure to read each line
Line by line, and take your time
You thought the day would never come
Never ever thought that you
Would be reading Dear John
By the time you read this letter
I'll be feeling much better
So long, it means I'm gone
I wish I could see the look on your face
Ha ha ha, ha ha ha
And you wish you could just see my face
No no no, no no no
You thought I was playin' when I said you had
One more time, one more time
But if you can play this game
Then I can play it too, cuz...
You thought the day would never come
Never ever thought that you
Would be reading Dear John
You be sure to read each line
Line by line, and take your time
You thought the day would never come
Never ever thought that you
Would be reading Dear John
By the time you read this letter
I'll be feeling much better
Mmm, mmm, mmm yeah
Oh oh ohh, ooh ooh
I can't let you go babe
I don't think that I could (I never could)
Cuz everytime I try to forget you
I think about the sex is too good (yeah)
The way you hold my body babe
There's no other man that could
And even if he tried to turn me on
I don't think that he would, yeah
Can't no feet fill your shoe
Ain't no other man can rock me like you do
They can try to huff and puff and blow you down
But when we make love baby, you mark your ground
Can't no ?? wit' you
Ain't no other man can rock me like you do
They can try to huff and puff and blow you down
But when we make love baby, you mark your ground
Everytime we argue babe
I just wanna give up
But when I see your face babe
I just wanna make up
Cuz there's no other man
That be pleasing me
And not only are you incredible
Baby I'm in L-O-V-E, yeah
Can't no ?? wit' you
Ain't no other man can rock me like you do
They can try to huff and puff and blow you down
But when we make love baby, you mark your ground
Can't no ?? wit' you
Ain't no other man can rock me like you do
They can try to huff and puff and blow you down
But when we make love baby, you mark your ground
I'm just so caught up on you
I just don't know what to do
I can't get enough of you
I'm gon' spend my life with you
Baby can't you feel it too
The love between me and you
Baby you gon' mark your ground
Baby I won't turn you down
I'm just so caught up on you
I just don't know what to do
I can't get enough of you
I'm gon' spend my life with you
Baby can't you feel it too
The love between me and you
Baby you gon' mark your ground
Baby I won't turn you down
Can't no ?? wit' you
Ain't no other man can rock me like you do
They can try to huff and puff and blow you down
But when we make love baby, you mark your ground
Can't no ?? wit' you
Ain't no other man can rock me like you do
They can try to huff and puff and blow you down
Oh yeah oh i'm feelin
This one right here
Don't know
I don't know whats going on
Somethings happened
I just don't feel the same at all
When you touch me
I just have to close my eyes
Each time you hug me
Feelings happening inside
And i
Im about to say whats always been forbidden
Between us
Baby somethings about to happen
Tell me you cannot feel us falling
You and I are about to become us
Ohhh
Feels like
Feels like I been going crazy for your loving
And even though we're only friends
I need much loving
So much more of you than what you have been giving
Feel us happening inside
And i
Im about to say whats always been forbidden
Between us
Baby somethings about to happen
Tell me you cannot feel us falling
You and I are about to become us
Ohhh
We could become one baby
So much more
In love
And I love you baby
I trust you baby
With my all
Baby somethings about to happen
Tell me you cannot feel us falling
Baby somethings about to happen
Tell me you cannot feel us falling
Baby somethings about to happen
Tell me you cannot feel us falling
Baby somethings about to happen
Tell me you cannot feel us falling
Verse 1
For the first time in my life
I just might be tongue tied
For me to wake up with kissing me
Saying you've been missing me
What a beautiful surprise
Pre-Chorus
Cause I wasn't expecting you til' late tonight (No)
And I didn't hear you come inside
But there's nothing in this world that I want more
Than to have my baby back in my arms
All I can say is…
(Chorus)
Ooh, aah
So happy that I could cry
What a beautiful surprise
Ooh, aah
My man is back by my side
What a beautiful surprise
Verse 2:
I ain't that easy to shock
But it looks like you hit the spot
For me to wake up with holding me
Telling me you're loving me
You got my heart on lock (Yeah)
Pre-Chorus
Cause I wasn't expecting you til' late tonight (No)
And I didn't hear you come inside
But there's nothing in this world that I want more
Than to have my baby back in my arms
All I can say is…
(Chorus)
Ooh, aah
So happy that I could cry
What a beautiful surprise
Ooh, aah
My man is back by my side
What a beautiful surprise
I was needing you so bad
How did you know
It feels like I'm dreaming
My mind is blown
For you to be the first thing that I see when I open my eyes
Such a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful surprise
(Chorus)
Ooh, aah
So happy that I could cry
What a beautiful surprise
Ooh, ahh
My man is back by my side
Why do birds suddenly appear
Every time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.
Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.
On the day that you were born
and the angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust
in your hair
And starlight in your eyes
Like they do
That is why all the guys in town
Follow you all around
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.
If only for a minute
I’d settle for an hour
And if you could stay just for one day
That would make me so happy happy baby
See it won’t hurt to give our love a try
Girl don’t u pass me by
Cuz I’m that kind of guy
Who’s going to love and treat you like a queen
That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.
Come a little closer baby
Lay your head up on my shoulder baby
Boy you know I cant deny it
You done already set my soul on fire
Just like me, they long to be
What happened to the roses
And the little phone calls we made throughout the day
And the silly little games we played
But somehow things have changed
How i miss the old
Got me feelings throwed
We're barely holdin on
Why cant we
You and me
Be happy
Why cant we just be so happy
Why cant we just chill and be happy
Why cant we just be so happy
The argument
Seems to win over lovin
Used to be huggin
Kissin and rubbin
Now everyday is something new
Seperating me and you
I thought that we could get through anything
Why cant we
You and me
Be happy
Why cant we just be so happy
Why cant we just chill and be happy
Why cant we just be so happy
Baby
Lets start over again, and
Get back to being friends, and
Lets try harder this time
Whoah baby tell me
Why cant we
You and me
Be happy
Why cant we just be so happy
Why cant we just chill and be happy
Why cant we just be so happy
Why cant we
You and me
Be happy
Why cant we just be so happy
Why cant we just chill and be happy
could i be falling for you
is this a fantasy come true
is this a dream that i waited for
am i the one that you adore
oh-oo-oh-oh i think i'm falling for you
oh-oo-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh what am i supposed to do
cause you make me feel like i'm falling in love
am i falling for you
could it be love tell me boy is it true
i get a rush when i think about you
lose control of my body and my soul
and when you hold me i don't wanna let go
you give me reason every reason just to love you babe
everything that you do is so amazing
i can't believe what your body makes me wanna do
i'm having visions of me all over you
you must've known though i tried to disguise
the way i feel was there fire in my eyes
on that night when our bodies intertwined
knew right then and there that you would be mine
everyday you seem to find a way
to make me go crazy
i just can't understand
but let me tell you one thing
See, ya'll wanna dance? Yeah yeah
'Cuz I'mma make you dance
All I want is for you to use your imagination
Come on, come on, come on, come on
What makes us do the things we do
That keeps me lovin' you, imagination
And when you're in need, ain't got nobody
Imagination sets you free, free
Everything you want is real close when you close your eyes
And the things you think about the most they come to life, come to life
When your relationship is headed for the rocks
Gotta use your imagination to get you back on top
What makes us do the things we do
That keeps me lovin' you, imagination
And when you're in need, ain't got nobody
Imagination sets you free, free
It's the place you look when you want to have some fun
When you see it, say it, before it's done
Imagine you and me, and how it would feel
Exploring new ideas and what's gon' keep this lovin' real
When you get lonely, lonely
It'll make you get to a phone and
Tell me how much you want me
And when you have a bad day
A little bit of imagination goes a long way
Oh, true buff playa, that's the Chichi
Wanna get up out the store, you need to see me
Now I got you wondering what's behind the slouch
If you get too close will you get turned out
No doubt, it won't be the same if I hit it
'Cuz you always gon' want it the way I did it
I'mma keep you fresh, make sure you stay kitted
See once I got it, can't nobody else get it
From the bottom to the top 'til you say stop
You and me, wit the freaky south, I'mma gray drop
I'll kiss everything, I don't miss a spot
Stuff you ain't never seen from the man you got
I ain't hatin', my imagination's just more advanced
So when you wanna dance, I'mma make you dance
Tamia, I see ya, I'm still waiting, you make me wanna
Leave that to your imagination, yeah, yeah
What makes us do the things we do
That keeps me lovin' you, imagination
And when you're in need, ain't got nobody
Imagination sets you free, free
What makes us do the things we do
That keeps me lovin' you, imagination
And when you're in need, ain't got nobody
Imagination sets you free, free
What makes us do the things we do
That keeps me lovin' you, imagination
And when you're in need, ain't got nobody
Wait a minute
There's something on my mind
I can't hold in any longer
Turn around
Don't just turn the radio down
I don't wanna hear "oh, uh, oh, uh, oh, uh"
No, no, no (uh uh uh uh uh uh)
Wait a minute
There's something I wanna say
Tell me who joined us in the bed last night
Don't look at me crazy, it did not feel right
A little to drink, but had a lot to say
Tell me who it was, tell me who it was
Whoever she was, she was on your mind
You stuttered a name that didn't sound like mine
Your silence right now will jeopardize you and I
Tell me who it was, oh tell me who it was
Tell me who joined us in the bed last night
Don't look at me crazy, it did not feel right
A little to drink, but had a lot to say
Tell me who it was, tell me who it was
Whoever she was, she was on your mind
You stuttered a name that didn't sound like mine
Your silence right now will jeopardize you and I
Tell me who it was, oh tell me who it was
You left home early
And you came home late (again)
I know there's something goin' on
Tell me what it is
What does she have that I don't?
Don't try to even lie
I just wanna know the truth
Last night while you were in my bed
You brought Cathy, Tracy, Trina home with you
Tell me
Tell me who joined us in the bed last night
Don't look at me crazy, it did not feel right
A little to drink, but had a lot to say
Tell me who it was, tell me who it was
Whoever she was, she was on your mind
You stuttered a name that didn't sound like mine
Your silence right now will jeopardize you and I
Tell me who it was, oh tell me who it was
(I'll tell ya how I knew)
I could feel it in your touch
Ain't lovin' good enough, no
(Baby who's foolin' who?)
You come home tired all the time
And you don't let me get mine, no
(Now before I say we're through)
She played you for a fool
She can't love you like I do
You can say what you want to
But last night you brought someone home with you
Tell me
Tell me who joined us in the bed last night
Don't look at me crazy, it did not feel right
A little to drink, but had a lot to say
Tell me who it was, tell me who it was
Whoever she was, she was on your mind
You stuttered a name that didn't sound like mine
Your silence right now will jeopardize you and I
Tell me who it was, oh tell me who it was
I sat outside your house today
Just thinkin' you'll never learn
It's like the time I packed your things
And dropped 'em off where you were
I know you love to wash your car
So I left it in the lake
They say the strongest part of love is called hate
(Do you feel like I should)
Sit around with your touch
And your smell on my couch
And your hair in my brush
I loved you too much
(Do you think that I should)
Move along, change my phone
Get it on, I'll be gone
Treat him wrong 'til the day
That someone loves me the same way
How am I supposed to feel?
What exactly should I do?
I know you're no good for me
Yet and still I'm lovin' you
I'm must cite these lonely nights
Beggin' you to do me right
This time I just don't know
Heart says stay, mind says go
I knew I heard it in your voice
Something was wrong with our date
I feel I didn't have the choice
My heart was not in the way
Found out that I'm up in the cut
Some chick was wearing my face
You're lucky I'm in a good mood
Or she'll lay
Do you know how it feels
Sittin' 'round, smellin' sheets
Feelin' down, watchin' Heat
But my friends where you been
I'm with her again
Do you think that it's cool
To rock the fool in my house
I put you out, you come back in
We fight again, nobody wins
And baby, you should know that this is it
How am I supposed to feel?
What exactly should I do?
I know you're no good for me
Yet and still I'm lovin' you
I'm must cite these lonely nights
Beggin' you to do me right
This time I just don't know
Heart says stay, mind says go
How am I supposed to feel?
What exactly should I do?
I know you're no good for me
Yet and still I'm lovin' you
I'm must cite these lonely nights
Beggin' you to do me right
This time I just don't know
Heart says stay, mind says go
Oh oh oh oh
Hey, ooh, yeah
Ooh ooh, ooh ooh
Sometimes you can't let go
Even when your heart says so
I have to let you see
Your love will never be
?? with me you see
Can't let you, just don't need
I tried to love you still
I now know how it feels
How am I supposed to feel?
What exactly should I do?
I know you're no good for me
Yet and still I'm lovin' you
I'm must cite these lonely nights
Beggin' you to do me right
This time I just don't know
Heart says stay, mind says go
How am I supposed to feel?
What exactly should I do?
I know you're no good for me
Yet and still I'm lovin' you
I'm must cite these lonely nights
Beggin' you to do me right
This time I just don't know
Heart says stay, mind says go
How am I supposed to feel?
(It says go, go, go)
I know you're no good for me)
(Go go, go go)
I must cite these lonely nights
(Beggin' you to do me right)
This time I just don't know
Heart says stay, mind says go
How am I supposed to feel?
What exactly should I do?
I know you're no good for me
Yet and still I'm lovin' you
I'm must cite these lonely nights
Beggin' you to do me right
This time I just don't know
Yeaa oooh oooh
Here we are ..?
Had a thing so perfect
I was scared
I wanted to find something wrong
So i put you through it
And i made excuses
Tried to turn you away
I knew i was wrong
Cus when you went away
Something so strong
I didn't know until you were gone (oooh i didn't know)
Whisper sweet nothings in my ear
Tell me all the things that i long to hear (baby u gotta whisper)
Whisper sweet nothing in my ear
Let me know that you feel the way i do
Hearing your voice it took me back to the way it should be
Passions so strong it feels like i'm losing my mind
You gotta please forgive me
Yes so i tripped completely
What can you do
When love gets hold of you
Cus when you went away something so strong
And i didn't know until you were gone (ooh i didn't know)
Whisper sweet nothings in my ear
Tell me all the things that i long to hear (baby u gotta whisper)
Whisper sweet nothing in my ear
Let me know that you feel the way i do
Whoa whooa whooa whoa whooa
Oh babe i knew i was wrong
I need those sweet nothing whispers
Baby you need to understand
These feelings so strong
Right by your side is where i belong
Ooh i'm on my way home
Whisper sweet nothings in my ear
Tell me all the things that i long to hear (baby u gotta whisper)
Baby you gotta whisper sweet nothings in my ear
Hurry up and make a move do something
I'm trying to leave
I'll admit you got me jacked up thinking
You coming with me
Every time I see you look in my direction
I wanna find a way to get you attention
Come over say something
I need to know
Why can't it be
Cuz I been looking for that special guy
Why can't it be
You been looking for that special girl
Baby why can't it be
That you and me
You'll be all that I'm thinking about
And I'll be all
All you dreaming of
See you looking on the down low
You making me smile
I can think about nothing else baby
You driving me wild
Wanna find a way to get your attention
Baby look at me in all of my dimensions
I need to know something
Tell me what's up
Why can't it be
Cuz I been looking for that special guy
Why can't it be
You been looking for that special girl
Baby why can't it be
That you and me
You'll be all that I'm thinking about
And I'll be all
All you dreaming of
Why couldn't we be more than just friends
Or we could chill and just see what happens
We don't have all night to drag this thing out
I gotta know from you
Say you want me to
Why can't it be
Cuz I been looking for that special guy
Why can't it be
You been looking for that special girl
Baby why can't it be
That you and me
You'll be all that I'm thinking about
And I'll be all
Verse:
Every now and then
I seem to get this funny feelin'
When it comes to me and you
Can't say how or when
But your love keeps takin' over
And I don't know what to do
B-sec:
Well, I think that you oughta let me know what
What you're gonna do
'Cause time's wasting, baby much too fast and
I need to know if it's true
(So baby let me know)
Hook:
Baby, let me know if you want me
I really wanna know if you want me
And baby, if you don't tell me something
I gotta move on
'Cause everybody needs a little lovin'
And you're the only one that I wanna be with
I'm sorry if you don't tell me something
But I gotta move on
Verse:
Baby, understand
I need more than conversation,
I need action from a man
'Cause I'll do all I can
To keep our love from going under
Now it's time you take a stand
B-sec:
Well, I think that you oughta let me know what
What you're gonna do
'Cause time's wasting, baby much too fast and
I need to know if it's true
(So baby let me know)
Hook:
Baby, let me know if you want me
I really wanna know if you want me
And baby, if you don't tell me something
I gotta move on
'Cause everybody needs a little lovin'
And you're the only one that I wanna be with
I'm sorry if you don't tell me something
But I gotta move on
Why even worry bout' it baby
Why even waste your time or day
Can't believe that you would think that I would do you that way
If you say you know me like you know me you should know that I'm your one and only
Baby you don't have to question me cause I'm in love with you
Why would you ever worry about it
Why wouldn't wanna be without you
(without you why)
Why would you ever doubt the love that I have for you (have for you)
Baby why ask why
Gotta know the way I feel about you if you don't I'm gonna make it clear no matter what they say about it boy I'm gonna be
right here (oh baby)
I promise that I'll never do you wrong I promise you the love of my life (love of my life) I'm telling you that I will
forever love and treat you right
Why would you ever worry about it
Why would you wanna be without me
Why would you ever doubt the love that I have for you
Baby why ask why
We've been together long enough to see that our love is real and right now I'm telling you just how I'm feeling so you can
be for sure (for sure) don't have to ask no more (don't ask no more) you'll know that my heart is all yours
Tell me when I can open my eyes
I don't want to watch you walk out that door
There's no easy way to get through goodbye
I'd probably try and talk you into staying once more
Or I'd lie and say it's all for the best
Wish you luck and say I have no regrets
But I'm not up to being strong
So I'll wait until you're gone
Is it over yet, is it over yet?
A taxi's waiting in the driveway for you
You call my name, I guess your ready to leave
I'd like to help you with a suitcase or two
But I'm afraid I'm gonna wind up down on my knees
I should tell you that I want you to go
I really need to spend some time on my own
Smile and say goodbye
So you don't see me dying inside
Is it over yet, is it over yet?
I should lie and say it's all for the best
Wish you luck and say I have no regrets
But I'm not up to being strong
So I'll wait until your gone
I don't know just who you are
There's a stranger in my house
Took a while to figure out
There's no way you could be
Who you say you are
You gotta be someone else
'Cause he wouldn't touch me like that
And he wouldn't treat me like you do
He would adore me
He wouldn't ignore me
So I'm convinced
I look in the mirror, with you in my arms
And I see a reflection
Of a smile that says you believe in love
And just for a moment, I drifted away
But I couldn't stay cuz
A hint of love, a bit of fear
I'm tryin' to say
If I were you, I wouldn't be here
If I were you I would stay right where you are
I wouldn't come near this broken heart
Just turn around and leave here
And find someone who won't hurt you
Make sure that she still believes in love
Cuz I think my heart has given up
If I were you, I wouldn't be here
Ooh yeah
I'm tryin' to protect you
From the lies that your heart tells
Even though it says that you love me
All I see is pain and misery
Seasons may change
But I can't forget the days of old
My heart ached when you walked away
I said I'd never love again
If I were you, I wouldn't be here
If I were you I would stay right where you are
I wouldn't come near this broken heart
Just turn around and leave here
And find someone who won't hurt you
Make sure that she still believes in love
Cuz I think my heart has given up
If I were you, I wouldn't be here
The days go by
And I feel that you could make me happy
Time goes on
And I feel that love is at my door
And though I tell myself that you're the one
Who said those words before
Thought it hurts too much
I can't trust in love
Again
Again
If I were you, I wouldn't be here
If I were you I would stay right where you are
I wouldn't come near this broken heart
Just turn around and leave here
And find someone who won't hurt you
Make sure that she still believes in love
Cuz my heart has given up
If I were you, I wouldn't be here
If I were you I would stay right where you are
I wouldn't come near this broken heart
Just turn around and leave here
And find someone who won't hurt you
Make sure that she still believes in love
If I were you, I wouldn't be here
If I were you I would stay right where you are
I wouldn't come near this broken heart
Just turn around and leave here
And find someone who won't hurt you
Make sure that she still believes in love
My heart has given up
Can't be here
If I were you, I wouldn't be here
If I were you I would stay right where you are
Cuz my heart has given up
If I were you, I wouldn't be here
I wouldn't, if I were you
I wouldn't be here
She cant do what I do to you,
I know she can't love you the way I love you.
Right here looking in your eyes,
Thinking about what we did last night,
& How you suddenly blew my mind,
Your touch to your tender kiss couldn't take you breathing in my ear,
Just being with you made me realise.
& Everytime I see you baby I fall in love over again,
So proud that you are my man,
& I still can't, can't get you outta my head,
Your all I've ever wanted and you just gotta know that...
She cant do the things I do to you,
No one is loving you the way, the way I love you,
She can't be everything you need and what you need is me,
Coz its the way I love you.
The way that I love you,
Love you the way I do,
The way, the way, the way I love you.
When you smile my mind goes spare,
Can't imagine live without you here,
Someway somehow you've completed me,
Thank god you came my way,
What we have came to replace,
You make it easy to be in love.
& Everytime I see you baby I fall in love over again,
So proud that you are my man,
& I still cant cant get you outta my head,
Your all I've ever wanted and you just gotta know that...
She cant do the things I do to you, (She can't)
No one is loving you the way the way I love you,
She can't be (no baby) everything (every little thing baby) you need and what you need is me,
Coz its the way I love you.
The way that I love you,
Love you the way I do,
The way, the way, the way I love you.
Don't waste your time baby,
You know that your mine baby,
She can't satisfy the way that I do
She can't love you like I do.
She cant do the things I do to you,
No one is loving you the way the way I love you,
She can't be (she can never be baby) everything you need (coz she knows that you need me)
and what you need is me, (she can't do what I do)
Coz its the way I love you (it's the way that i love you)
She cant do (oooo) the things I do to you (please listen to me)
No one is loving you the way the way I love you, (the way i love you)
She can't be everything you need and what you (you baby) need is me,
Coz its the way I love you.
The way that I love you,
Love you the way I do,
The way, the way, the way I love you.
The way that I love you,
Love you the way I do,
When I'm down
You show me love
When times get rough
You show me love
When I can't go on
You show me love again
Over and over again
When I had no one to call my own
So brokenhearted and all alone
You were there to comfort me
You're my everything
And no one can love me like you do
When I had no one to turn to
You were always there to see me through
No one can love me quite the way you do
You're my heart, you're my joy
And everyday
You make it alright
Late at night
When I'm troubled 'bout tomorrow
You come and make everything alright
In my time of need
Baby you give love to me
My love, my joy
You know you do