You cannot possibly think that I'm a sit here and believe anything you tell me
What? you don't know by now that I'm smarter than you?
You know Imma just tell you like it is
Did you think that I was born yesterday?
Do you think if you told me that the sky was red I'd believe it?
Do you feel I don't know what's real or fake?
Do you think if you made up a long story, I wouldn't notice
Cause you got another [?] hold off for you fix it up
You want to [?] your head, next to me think again
Cause I been down the road before and I ain't going back no more
And if I'm wrong I apologize but if I'm right,
Before you lie to me, before you say anything
I know you thinking my mind is weak, boy I'm smarter than what you may think
Baby I'm not trying to be negative
I just want this here to be healthy,
I don't want your love to get lazy
I know love ain't perfect but baby I'm so worth it
So give me everything and I'll give you my love in return
And I promise through this life of learn
We just keep each other first
And we can make it through it, I suppose
But baby if you trying to change your life
That's gonna be the end of that
And if I'm wrong I apologize but if I'm right,
Before you lie to me, before you say anything
I know you thinking my mind is weak, boy I'm smarter than what you may think
Before you say you're smart, know that I already heard
I know you thinking my mind is weak, boy I'm smarter than what you may think
Boy I suggest that you be honest, be honest, be honest
Boy I suggest that you be honest, be honest, be honest
Cause you can slick a can of oil boy
Don't let your mouth get you in trouble
So before you lie to me, before you say anything
I know you thinking my mind is weak, boy I'm smarter than what you may think
Before you say you're smart, know that I already heard
I know you thinking my mind is weak, boy I'm smarter than what you may think
So before you lie to me, before you say anything
I know you thinking my mind was weak, boy I'm smarter than what you may think
Before you say you're smart, know that I already heard
It's sad to think we're not gonna make it
And it's gotten to the point
Where we just can't fake it
For some ungodly reason
We just won't let it die
I guess neither one of us
Neither one of us wants to be the first to say good-bye
I keep wondering
What I'm gonna do without you
And I guess you must be
wondering the same thing too
So we go on
Go on together
Living a lie
Because neither one of us
wants to be the first to say good-bye
Every time I find the nerve
Every time I find the nerve to say I'm leaving
Memories
Those old memories get in my way
Lord knows it's only me
Only know it's me
That I?m deceiving
When it comes to saying good-bye
That a simple word that I just cannot say
There can be no way
There can be no way
This can have a happy ending
No, no
So we just go on
Hurting and pretending
Convincing ourselves to give it just one more try
Because I guess neither one of us
wants to be the first to say
Neither one of us
wants to be the first to say
Neither one of us
wants to be the first to say
Farewell my love
I was in the darkness
I was out in the cold
Seemed nothing could heal this
This hole in my soul
You reached out your arms to me
Held out your heart to me
Pulled me back from the edge
Thought i reached the end
When i was drowning
When i was so confused
You you you pulled me through
I was in the shadows
Lost, nothing left to lose
You, you, you pulled me through
You gave my faith back
Faith was so hard to find
You gave me my life back
You were my lifeline
The love that you gave me
Is love that has saved me
Your strength is what made me strong
You held me and i held on
When i was drowning
When i was so confused
You oh you you pulled me through
I was in the shadows
Lost, nothing left to lose
You, you, you pulled me through
Out of the dark
Into your arms
Into the light
Your love saved my life
When i was drowning
When i was so confused
You, ooh you, you (pulled me through)
(when i was drowning) when i was drowning
I was so confused (when i was confused)
Yea you ooh you yea you you pulled me through
(You put a move on my heart)
Time after time
When I'm feeling low
Something inside of me
Let's me know
It's alright
Love's, on my side
When the world seems a lonely place
I got a dream that won't leave a trace
Of the blues
I just think of you
And baby I know
[Chorus:]
I got a real thing, here by my side
Someone who needs me
Holding me tight
And these special feelings, won't ever fade
(Cause I knew)
I knew... I knew from the start
You put a move on my heart
Baby our love's like a melody
Playing for us in the sweetest key
You could find in the music of life
Oh, in my touch there's a woman's glow
Heating the passion that, heaven knows
It's a dream
(It's a dream ooh ooh)
Baby for you and me
[Chorus]
And baby I know
I got a real thing;
The love of my life, ooh
(Someone who needs me)
Someone who needs me
And he fills me with pride
Baby now!... now and forever
We'll never part
Cause you belong to me
Cause you put a move on my heart!
Ooh baby
And you're so on yea... you're so on baby, you're so underneath the truth, oh...
These special feelings
Time can't erase
Baby, believe me
This is a dream, and sugar
I knew... I knew from the start
You put a move on my heart!
(You put a move on my heart)
You put a move on my heart baby
You got through to my heart
(You put a move on my heart)
Baby, oh!
[x3]
Baby can't you see?
We were meant to be
(Hold me, love me)
You put a move on my heart
(Put your hand in mine
Till the end of time)
Hold me love me
Well I'm on the fence, I'm undecided
So very tense, still a little upset
But I don't wanna make an angry decision
And regret it later, so I haven't decided yet
Chorus:
But I could never, ever feel like this
When they words "I love you" leave my lips
I mean it when I say, I just hate how difficult you make it.
Why is it so hard? (So hard?)
So hard to love you? So hard to stay?
Why is it so hard? (So hard to love you)
But this is the one time I don't care about the easy way.
(No, no)
Doesn't make sense, irrational me
I'm still around though I can't believe one word that you say.
No, it don't make no sense
I'm always crying, but I'll cry oceans if you ever went away.
Chorus:
But I could never, ever feel like this
When they words "I love you" leave my lips
I mean it when I say, I just hate how difficult you make it.
Why is it so hard? (So hard?)
So hard to love you? So hard to stay?
Why is it so hard? (So hard to love you)
But this is the one time I don't care about the easy way.
(Hey, hey)
(Why is it so hard?)
I can walk out that door (Out that door)
And never come around anymore (Anymore)
But that wouldn't make no sense to me
But see I love you Baby
And the thick and thin this is where I'm supposed to be.
(Supposed to be) Hey, hey
Why is it so hard? (So hard?)
So hard to love you? (Yeah) So hard to stay? (Hard to stay)
Why is it so hard? (So hard to love you)
But this is the one time I don't care about the easy way.
(No, no)
Why is it so hard? (So hard?)
So hard to love you? (Why is it so hard?) So hard to stay? (Hey hey yea yeah)
Why is it so hard? (So hard to love you?)
But this is the one time I don't care about the easy way (Hey, hey)
You said when the storm came
That you would be there with your umbrella to block the rain
And you said you'd protect me
From heartache, pain, lies, loneliness, and misery
You said you'd tear down the walls that were in my way
You promised things would be okay
And I stood there in the freezing cold
And I waited for you, but you never showed
Where you at?
Where you at?
Where you at?
Boy you say would be here for me
Where you at?
Where you at?
Where you at?
Now you said you go to church
Stop slanging, find a real job, and go to work
And you say you stay out of the streets and spend more time with me
Take away my doubts and fears and fulfill my dreams
You said you'd be that shoulder for my eyes to cry on
Said you would be that one that I could depend on
And I stood there in the freezing cold
And I waited for you, but you never showed
Where you at?
Where you at?
Where you at?
Boy you say would be here for me
Where you at?
Where you at?
Where you at?
And oh false promises is much like fake named
You painted a picture for me but there was no frame
You made my future look bright and I believed every word
I went to sleep on the cloud and woke up in the dirt
And now I'm without shelter and the wind is blowing
You say you'd be there for me, boy, when the tough got going
Said if weapons draw, you'd stand in front of me
Whenever I felt trapped, said you'd be the one to set me free
Thought you were my hero
But as it turns out, you a no show
Tell me where
Where you at?
Where you at?
Where you at?
Oh you said would be there for me
Where you at?
Where you at?
Where you at?
You said you'd be right there for me
Where you at?
Where you at?
Where you at?
Where you at?
Where you at?
You'd said you'd be right there for me
So I'm waitin' on you right here
Until you appear and deliver, deliver, deliver, deliver, boy
Where Did All The Good Men Go!
Where Did All The Good Men Go!
Mmm Mmm Mmmm
Where Did They Go!!! Ha
Listen
5:46 In The Morn, She Calls My Phone Mm And She Crying She Says Jenni I Cant Take
It No More Once Again I Cant Find Tyrone, And I'm So Sick Of Him Leaving Me Alone
Why He Just Wont Stay His Tail At Home, And I All Could Do Is Listen And Hurt For Her.
And Silently Wonder. (Where Did All The The Good Men Go Where Are The Men That
Still Believe In Honesty, Respect And Monogomy). (Where Did All The Good Men Go
Now Will Somebody Tell Me Where Did They Go Cause Me And My Girls Really Want To
Know). Line At The Grocery Store In Isle 4, Mm When I Heard Her Say. Baby I Wouldnt
Do No More, And I Heard Somebody Fall To The Floor Crying She Said U Said U Wouldnt Hit Me No More
And Then Security Came Running Through The Door, And I Could Do Is Listen And Hurt For Her And Silently Wonderr.
[Repeat]
[Bridge:]
Why Does It Have To Be So Complicated When It Comes To Love.(What God Created It
Beautiful) Where Is The Good Man Tell Me Where Is The Man That Wants Me Ohohoh
Go away, go away
I've got this feelin' today
A feelin' I ain't never felt before
And it came from you
So that means you can make it go away, make it go away
And I don't like the way
You've been hangin' around with your face on the ground
What's the deal?
Can you make it go away, make it go away?
What's wrong with my baby?
What's wrong with me?
What's wrong with us?
What's wrong with we?
'Cause every time we try to talk and turn this thing around
Tell me what's the deal and then I try to work it out
Is it you? Is it me? Is it us? Is it we?
We've been through so much pain
Baby calm down, no way
Believe it or not you got me feelin' this way
And I never ever felt this way before
Didn't expect that from you
You tryna make me go away
And I don't like the way
We keep on fussin' and fighting about yesterday and last night
That's old news, we need to be strong
But you're makin' me go away, go away
What's wrong with my baby?
What's wrong with me?
What's wrong with us?
What's wrong with we?
'Cause every time we try and talk you turn this thing around
Tell me what's the deal and then I try to work it out
Is it you? Is it me? Is it us? Is it we?
We've gone through so much pain
Now, now let's stop playin' these games
If we gonna make it work, let's just act our age
Girl, I'm hearin' everythin' that you say
But I don't wanna make you go away, make you go away
I know I act like I don't care, I'm just tryna play it cool
But if we keepin' actin' this way
Then that would make us both some fools
All the hurt and the lies and the pain
It'll make it go away, make it go away
What's wrong with my baby?
What's wrong with me?
What's wrong with us?
What's wrong with we?
See every time we try to talk and turn this thing around
Tell me what's the deal and then we'll try to work it out
[Jennifer Hudson:]
Guess I gotta forget all about [?]
And try to live my life just like it is
Whooa,
But I want everyobody to remember me (everybody)
I will come back 10 years ago (well, hey)
Said I want everybody to remember me
When I go back 10 years and years ago
When I get my second chance
[Lupe Fiasco:]
When I get my second chance I'm gon redeem myself
When I bring myself, me and my team my help
Ain't no "I" in that but I'm in that so I am packed
So there's ten to millions inside of that
Ain't one man army, one man army I am that
Bring it back like a typer-writer, writing that
I attack like a lightening strike with a lions wrath
With a vipers bite come alive with that
Put your life on that
Like everything I do though
All my old wounds have healed but they still feel like they new though
And everytime I see 'em I start to think of you yo
First I wasn't focused, wasn't willing and my goon's
So performance was just lackin at those moments that were crucial
Now my heart is razor sharp and confidence is MUCHO
Big, things I can't forgive, things I can't forget
Things I can't relive, the agony is asking me, defeat is sweet to sin
But I put that on my city we will never miss again.
[Chorus:]
Never miss the city of the wind that I'm in
City of the wind that I'm in
We can do it now
We can do it now
We can do it now
We can do it we can do we can do it now
Second chance, second win, do it again
Yeah eah, eeeeah
Yeah we do it again
We can do it now
Let's do it again
We can do it now
Do it now
[Common:]
The rise of the phoenix, sweat falls
Time has it's meaning, I evolve
Hit the ground and bounce back up, just like B-Ball
Muhammad Ali jaw, I knew that I would be all
[?] where I came from, the same place that [?] from
My name hung, from the rafters before an aftermath of a master
Wishing I could have the moment to grab the trophy and glass of champagne
My locker rooms a cold place, LA got no gates
You mighta seen this man cry, that was just my old face
My soul waits redemption and intervention from a higher dimension
Inspire mission, no more hoping or wishing, conditions'll change
[?] and say Barack on the range
I'm from the Chi' too, now I'm Barack in the game
Came back and overcame, overstood the rain
More than just the fame, married to the game
Now I hold the reign
[intro]
you gotta act like a woman
and think like a a man
[jennifer hudson]
why you call me your dream bed
and foolish of me i believe that
you said every king needs his queen babe
that's why you needed me baby
right in between lost and love
you go and mess things up
now there's no we babe
there's just you and there's me baby
there was us, there was trust
there was happen and change, i know
silly you, silly me, silly us, what i've wait
[chorus]
but in love, love, love
you gotta act like a woman and think like a man
but in love, love, love
you gotta act like a woman and think like a man
[ne-yo]
now i'm gonna keep it realer with you now that i ever been
wish we would never been, girl we was better friends
you didn't had to tell me, what went right and when
um why i didn't need it,
cause you wasn't my girlfriend, we had a good thing
you were a combining hitting, ooh give me that good thang
then after we were finished,
you go your way, i go my way, it was whatever
tell me what ever happens
think this wanna gonna be better
and now i'm telling you lies,
all because i hate to see the tears in your eyes
of course i want my cake, and needed too, i'm a guy
and of course, you don't understand,
but you would if you thought like a man in love
[chorus]
but in love, love, love
you gotta act like a woman and think like a man
but in love, love, love
you gotta act like a woman and think like a man
[rick ross]
time cost money and it's so expensive
versace, lenny got these women blowing kisses
leaning on my auto, she's so photogenic
can i take a picture, she's my mona lisa
living like a princess in a fairy tale
you know them people up in barney show and tell
bentley black and not a ninja see no poney tail
5 karat yellow diamond you don't know me well
penthouse, set the drunks, it don't call and sell
she called the night at twom i had to call the cab
you don't understand it's altitude i'm balling at
i'm at the game on the wood where the owner at
[bridge]
soldiers from 'bout the same,
boy you tell me everything
yeah you show me how you think,
you're the only one to blame
it's such a shame,
yeah should lost the game you tell me how to play
[chorus]
in love, love, love
you gotta act like a woman, and think like a man
but in love, love, love
you gotta act like a woman and think like a man
act like a woman, act like a woman
You looked at me and saw what I never could see
You made me be more than I thought I could ever be
And when I needed a friend you were always there to lift me up to make me strong
You?re not gone your still here
With me all the time
You?re still here
When I close my eyes
I still see you
I still feel you
And we?ll never be apart
You?re still here
Still here in my heart
In my heart
It?s because of you I knew how it felt to be loved, Oh?
You made me feel beautiful cause you believed I was
And I will never forget how you touched my life
You made me feel like I belonged
You?ll live on
You?re still here
With me all the time
You?re still here
When I close my eyes
I still see you
I still feel you
And we?ll never be apart
You?re still here
Still here in my heart
You?re my life
You?ll be in my life
You?ll be part of me
I?ll just think of you and you?ll be?
Still here
With me all the time, Oh Lord
Still here
When I close my eyes
I feel you
And we?ll never never be apart
You?re still here
Still here in my heart
In my heart
Still here
Aaahhhh
Still here
Oh?.
Whooo
Said I, I, I, I never meant to hurt you
But you didn't even try
To take away my pain or dry my weeping eyes
Cos you can't, can you baby
Keep doing me wrong and I won't accept it no more
You had me so caught up baby, had me so blind
Everything was about you and I put all my needs aside
So go back to her, stop wasting my time
Cos I'm gonna, I'm gonna
I'm gonna stand up, I'm tired of being let down
Takes a damn fool to keep you around
Gonna stand up on my two feet
Cos I don't need you to make me complete
See, I had to learn the hard way
That you were doing me, you were doing me wrong
All those lonely nights that you left me alone
And gave me the power to finally
Stand up, stand up
Damn fool to keep you around
Gonna stand up on my two feet
Cos I don't need you to make me complete, no, no
To all my ladies and my girls
Know that he's not your world
Don't be afraid to leave
Come on ladies sing with me
And stand up, I'm gonna stand
I'm gonna stand up on my two feet
Cos I don't need you to make me complete
(Stand up) I won't miss you around oh baby
(Damn fool) I'd be a damn fool to keep you around
(Stand up) I'll stand up
I, I, I, I've been through some things
Please don't hold that against me
Can't nobody love you like I'm gonna love you
Can't nobody love you like I'm gonna love you
Even though I, I, I still can feel the sting
No need to second guess me
Can't nobody love you like I'm gonna love you
Can't nobody love you like I'm gonna love you
See I, I, I don't mind you
Putting up a little bit of fight, it's all right
But why run from what's gon' hold you tight
Through any complications, baby maybe we can start tonight
If I saw honey what you gave me
Don't care what your ex do
Ain't nobody love you like I'm gonna love you
Ain't no one gon' love you like I'm gonna love you
And if you dare, don't dare send me straight to voice mail
Babe I'm just gon' text you
Hope it ain't no issue, I just gotta let you know
No one could love you like I'm gonna love you
See I, I, I, don't mind you
Putting up a little bit of fight is all right
But why run from what's gon' hold you tight
Through any complications, baby maybe we can start tonight
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, I put that on everything
Ain't no one gonna love you
Ain't no one gonna hold you
Show you what I can show you
Somebody better told you, baby
Whoa, oh, oh
Your name's carved out on every heartbeat
Ain't no one gonna love you
Ain't no one gonna hold you
Show you what I can show you
Oh, but if you should go down that same road
You've been before
You're in reverse, your pain rehearsed
Just press yourself along
But don't you know that you could just let it go?
And don't you know why, I, I, I
I been through some things, please don't hold that against me
Can't nobody love you like I'm gonna love you
Can't nobody love you like I'm gonna love you
Don't you know I'm making you this promise
Can't you know the rosary
Ain't no one gon' love you like I'm gonna love you
Ain't no one gon' love you like I'm gonna love you
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, I put that on everything
Ain't no one gonna love you
Ain't no one gonna hold you
Show you what I can show you
Somebody better told you, baby
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Your name's spelled out on every heartbeat
Ain't no one gonna love you
Ain't no one gonna hold you
Show you what I can show you
Somebody better told you
I, I, I been through some things
Please don't hold that against me
Ain't no one gon' love you, like I'm gonna love you
Can't nobody love you like I'm gonna love you
Even though I, I, I been through some things
Please don't hold that against me
Ain't no one gon' love you, like I'm gonna love you
Are you a man who loves and cherishes and cares for me?
Is that you? Is that you? Is that you? Yeah
Are you a guard in a prison, maximum security?
Is that you? Is that you? Is that you? Yeah
Do we stay home all the time ?cause you want me to yourself?
Is that you? Is that you? Is that you? Yeah
Or am I locked away out of fear that I'd find someone else
Is that you? Is that you? Yeah
Well, I don't like living under your spotlight
Just because you think I might find somebody worthy
Oh, I don't like living under your spotlight
Maybe if you treat me right you won't have to worry
Is this relationship fulfilling your needs as well as mine?
Is that you? Is that you? Is that you? Yeah
Or is this just my sentence? Am I doing time?
Is that you? Is that you? Is that you? Yeah
If this is love, real, real love, then I'm staying, no doubt
Is that you? Is that you? Is that you? Yeah
But if I'm just love's prisoner then I'm busting out
Is that you? Is that you? Yeah
Well, I don't like living under your spotlight
Just because you think I might find somebody worthy
Oh, I don't like living under your spotlight
Maybe if you treat me right you won't have to worry
Oh, you ought to be ashamed of yourself
What the hell do you think you're doing
Loving me, loving me so wrong!
Baby, all I do is try
To show you that you're my
One and only guy
No matter who may come along
Open your eyes, ?cause baby I don't lie
Hey ?cause I don't like living under your spotlight
Just because you think I might find somebody worthy
No, I don't like living under your spotlight
Maybe if you treat me right you won't have to worry
I don't like
Don't make me hit you with my pocketbook
Say it again?
Don't make me hit you with my pocketbook
Check this out here
Lookin' at my body I bet you thinkin' 'bout it
Don't you wanna know how I get down?
Take a number baby, you ain't the only brother
Tryin' to get up under my skirt now
Rockin' all your hot shit, stuntin'
Thinkin' that you're God's gift to woman
More like a buzz in my ear
Shoo fly don't bother me
I got my hair in a pony tail and they on me
Trust me I can get 'em off
They say I stride like a model, curves like a bottle
Watch me as I hit the wall and I make 'em say
Ooh, ah, ooh, ah, ooh
Don't make me hit you with my pocketbook
Ooh, ah, ooh, ah, ooh
Don't make me hit you with my pocketbook
Ooh, ah, ooh, ah, ooh
Don't make me hit you with my pocketbook
Ooh, ah, ooh, ah, ooh
Da, da, da, da, don't make me
Tell you baby, daddy he ain't holding the weight
'Cause he got the cake and no knife
Ain't nobody cuttin' so cut it out, cut it out, alright
So you don't know my face now, got it
Lookin' at me from the waste down, stop it
Said I'mma hard pill to swallow, fella
But I can make you feel better
I got my hair in a pony tail and they on me
Trust me I can get 'em off
They say I stride like a model, curves like a bottle
Watch me as I hit the wall and I make 'em say
Ooh, ah, ooh, ah, ooh
Don't make me hit you with my pocketbook
Ooh, ah, ooh, ah, ooh
Don't make me hit you with my
Ooh, ah, ooh, ah, ooh
Don't make me hit you with my pocketbook
Ooh, ah, ooh, ah, ooh
Hey, hey, get it ya'll
Said you got a lot of nerve, playing with my feelin's boy
Do you always speak before you think?
Lucky me, I know the game, I'mma flip my hair and walk away
If you follow me it's on and poppin'
'Cause I think you're gettin outta pocket
Stop it 'fore you make me
Before I make you do what girl, you know you want it
Your body's nice, but eh you need some Luda on it
So find a matress so we can start jukin' on it, movin' on it
Baby 'cause tonight's the night
For you to rock up on the mic 'cause I rocks the mic
It's Chris Mind Freak in the back of a Rolls
I know magic, poof, do away with your clothes
Then come here and let Luda give that body a rub
'Cause damn little mama you thick as a mug
Just how them southern boys like it
Hurry up and get me a punch, I might spike it
Party in my Babs and yes your invited
So we can make a wet scene
And win an Oscar, all up in your best dream
Girl, I think you know you're drivin' me crazy
They jinglin' baby, go 'head baby
With two hams in your pants girl I think you's a crook
Let me touch what's under that
Don't make me hit you with my pocketbook
Ooh, ah, ooh, ah, ooh
Don't make me hit you with my pocketbook
Ooh, ah, ooh, ah, ooh
Don't make me hit you with my pocketbook
We ain't spend no time together in a minute
And it's starting to take it's toll on us
It's not like the way it was in the beginning
The smallest things can end up in a fuss
I wanna share with you exactly what I'm feeling
And tonight's gon' be the perfect time
So boy relax, take off your shoes and let's just kick it
Now baby take a sip of this clear wine
Let me take off your shirt
Let me rub your back
I'm gonna take my time with this
I know you like it just like that
Right now it's time to play
And I'll do what you say
So lay up on my bed
Put your head up on my pillow
Come here lay your head up on my pillows
I will do the rest for you
Just tell me what you like
I'm here to satisfy
Don't matter speak your mind
And you will find it right here in my pillows
Come here lay your head up on my pillows
I can ease the stress for you
Don't stop 'til you're complete
I'll keep it coming
Lay it right here on my pillows boy
Appreciate that you could be so understanding
When I'm working on my music
And I respect the fact that you still got your hustle
Try my best to let you do your thing
I like to do some things that we don't do no more
Take it back to way before
Making so much noise
Neighbours banging on the door
Like knock knock
Nobody's home yeah
Let me take off your shirt
Let me rub your back
I'm gonna take my time with this
I know you like it just like that
Right now it's time to play
And I'll do what you say
So lay up on my bed
Put your head up on my pillow
Come here lay your head up on my pillows
I will do the rest for you
Just tell me what you like
I'm here to satisfy
Don't matter speak your mind
And you will find it right here in my pillows
Come here lay your head up on my pillows
I can ease the stress for you
Don't stop 'til you're complete
I'll keep it coming
You want all my love and my devotion
You want my loving soul right on the line
I have no doubt that I could love you forever
The only trouble is, you really don’t have the time
You’ve got one night only, one night only
That’s all you have to spare
One night only, let’s not pretend to care
One night only, one night only
Come on big baby come on
One night only, we only have til dawn
In the morning this feeling will be gone
It has no chance going on
Something so right has got no chance to live
So let’s forget about chances
It’s one night I will give
One night only, one night only
You’ll be the only one
One night only, one night only
Feel your heart run
Oh one night only, one night only
There’s nothing more to say
One night only, words get in the way
One night only
One night only
[JAMES EARLY:]
Thirteen years of solid gold platters
Rising cost and cocktail chatter
Fat deejays, stereophonic sound
The game of hits goes 'round and around
But you can fake your way to the top
[CURTIS:]
'Round and around,
Try that part baby
[LORRELL:]
'Round and around!
[JAMES EARLY:]
Fake your way to the top
[DEENA:]
'Round and around!
[CURTIS: Spoken]
You fit right in there sweetheart!
[JAMES EARLY:]
You can fake your way to the top
[EFFIE:]
'Round and around!
[CURTIS: Spoken]
I knew you'd have it baby!
[JAMES EARLY:]
And it's always real, so real
[DREAMETTES:]
Always so real
[JAMES EARLY:]
Yeah, when you're comin' down!
[ANNOUNCER: Spoken]
Ladies and Gentleman, the wildest man in show business, James "Thunder" Early!
[JAMES EARLY:]
Oh, Help me Jesus
[DREAMETTES:]
Help me, Jesus!
[JAMES EARLY:]
Help me, help me Jesus
[DREAMETTES:]
Help me, Jesus!
[JAMES EARLY:]
Help me, help me Jesus
[DREAMETTES:]
Help me, Jesus!
[JAMES EARLY:]
Help me Jesus
Up, back up, back up
[DREAMETTES:]
All the way up...
[JAMES EARLY:]
Yeah, number one
I know what's happenin'
[DREAMETTES:]
Doo, doot, doo doo
[JAMES EARLY:]
I been around
Workin' my way
[DREAMETTES:]
Doo, doot, doo doo
[JAMES EARLY:]
Through every town
I make my livin'
[DREAMETTES:]
Doo, doot, doo doo
[JAMES EARLY:]
Off of my sound
[DREAMETTES:]
Doo, doot, doo doo
[JAMES EARLY:]
And the game of hits
Here we go
Goes 'round, and around, and a
[DREAMETTES:]
'Round and around and 'round and around
And 'round and around
[JAMES EARLY:]
You can fake your way to the top
[DREAMETTES:]
'Round and around!
[JAMES EARLY: Spoken]
Blow your horn!
[Sung:] Fake your way to the top
Don'tcha know I made my way to the top
Yes I did
And it's always real, so real
[DREAMETTES:]
Always so real... Ooh!
[JAMES EARLY:]
[DREAMETTES:]
Help me, Jesus!
[JAMES EARLY:]
Help me, help me Jesus
[DREAMETTES:]
Help me, Jesus!
[JAMES EARLY:]
Help me, help me Jesus
[DREAMETTES:]
Help me, Jesus!
[ALL:]
Whoa Whoa 1234
Whats up girl? let me holler at you for a second. I just want you to know all of those other girls they never meant anything to me, your the only one for me
Verse1:
You turned me on,sounds so good talking fast. But before we go on there's something i must ask, not about your past cause i dont care who came before me,no my maturity is bigger than that. I am more curious about what you truely want, do i sense sencerity or just good talk, i dont care about the rumor mill but be understanding how you truly feel for me, and yeah i want you sexually
chorus:
But I aint talking bout that,aint talking bout them,
(aint talking bout her) aint talking bout him
(im talking bout trust) im talking bout truth
(im talking bout me) and what im giving you
(this is my heart) please take care
(this is my heart)always be there
(this is my heart) something you cant take
so whatever you do please dont break my heart
Verse 2;
some girls are satisfied with cash in hand
and some girls are happy just to have a man
but my heart has my word to never put her in the way of harm
so you know i like your charm
chorus:
But I aint talking bout that,aint talking bout them,
(aint talking bout her) aint talking bout him
(im talking bout trust) im talking bout truth
(im talking bout me) and what im giving you
(this is my heart) so treat it like gold
(this is my heart) pretend that its yours
(this is my heart) its too valuable to loose
so whatever you do please dont loose my heart
Bridge;
one night aint gone get you no where, there's so much to learn and what you dedicate to me is what you'll get back in return, now my bedroom game is sick, and thats only the half of it,( i need love), im tired of the same,(give love)and no games
chorus:
But I aint talking bout that,aint talking bout them,
(aint talking bout her) aint talking bout him
(im talking bout trust) im talking bout truth
(im talking bout me) and what im giving you
(this is my heart) so before you lie
(this is my heart)draw me a line
(this is my heart) pain shows up
so whatever you do please dont break my heart
my heart
Im talking about the truth , and what im giving you
Move, move!
Move right out of my life!
Move, move!
Move right out of my life!
[EFFIE WHITE (LORRELL ROBINSON AND DEENA JONES):]
You better move (Move!)
You're steppin' on my heart
I said move (Move)
You're tearing it apart, please move! (Please move)
Ohhh, what am I gonna do, my heart (My heart)
Ooh, breaking breaking up over you (Breaking, breaking up over you!)
You've got such magnetic power
That just keeps holding me down (Oooh)
I feel just like a flower
That you keep stomping the ground
[DREAMETTES:] Move, move!
Move right out of my life!
Move it, move it!
Out of my life!
Move, move!
Move right out of my life!
Move it, move it!
Out of my life!
Move, move!
Move right out of my life!
[EFFIE WHITE (LORRELL ROBINSON AND DEENA JONES):]
You are so horribly Satanic
The way you lead me around (Oooh)
I feel just like the Titanic (Ohhhhh)
I'm always going down, down, down, down!
(Move, move, you're steppin' on my style)
You're steppin' on my style!
(Move, move, I wanna breathe for a while)
Ohh, please move, I wanna breathe for a while
(Move, move, move right outta my life)
Ohh, baby!
(Move it, move it, outta my life)
Ohh, baby!
(Move, move, move right outta my life)
Get outta my life!
(Move it, move it, outta my life)
There's too much pain and strife
So why don't you pack it up and move it, (Move)
Take the cat, kit, and caboodle (Move)
Your broken down car (Move)
Your old smelly cigar (Move)
And just move right outta my (Move, move, move)
Move right outta my life! (Move right outta my life!)
[DREAMETTES:] Please move, move, move, move,
Please move, move, move, move... [continue in background]
[ANNOUNCER:] Come on! Come on!
Come on, you can do better, for the delectable, the delicious,
The defiant... Dreamettes!
[C.C. WHITE:] You were great! There is no way we are gonna lose!
[ANNOUNCER:] In exactly one minute, the winner of our talent contest,
The winner of a week's paid engagement, right here at
The Apollo Theater!
[LORRELL:] I can't take it! I can't take the suspense!
[Song:] Fake Your Way To The Top Lyrics
[JAMES EARLY:]
Thirteen years of solid gold platters
Rising cost and cocktail chatter
Fat deejays, stereophonic sound
The game of hits goes 'round and around
But you can fake your way to the top
[CURTIS:]
'Round and around,
Try that part baby
[LORRELL:]
'Round and around!
[JAMES EARLY:]
Fake your way to the top
[DEENA:]
'Round and around!
[CURTIS: Spoken]
You fit right in there sweetheart!
[JAMES EARLY:]
You can fake your way to the top
[EFFIE:]
'Round and around!
[CURTIS: Spoken]
I knew you'd have it baby!
[JAMES EARLY:]
And it's always real, so real
[DREAMETTES:]
Always so real
[JAMES EARLY:]
Yeah, when you're comin' down!
[ANNOUNCER: Spoken]
Ladies and Gentleman, the wildest man in show business, James "Thunder" Early!
[JAMES EARLY:]
Oh, Help me Jesus
[DREAMETTES:]
Help me, Jesus!
[JAMES EARLY:]
Help me, help me Jesus
[DREAMETTES:]
Help me, Jesus!
[JAMES EARLY:]
Help me, help me Jesus
[DREAMETTES:]
Help me, Jesus!
[JAMES EARLY:]
Help me Jesus
Up, back up, back up
[DREAMETTES:]
All the way up...
[JAMES EARLY:]
Yeah, number one
I know what's happenin'
[DREAMETTES:]
Doo, doot, doo doo
[JAMES EARLY:]
I been around
Workin' my way
[DREAMETTES:]
Doo, doot, doo doo
[JAMES EARLY:]
Through every town
I make my livin'
[DREAMETTES:]
Doo, doot, doo doo
[JAMES EARLY:]
Off of my sound
[DREAMETTES:]
Doo, doot, doo doo
[JAMES EARLY:]
And the game of hits
Here we go
Goes 'round, and around, and a
[DREAMETTES:]
'Round and around and 'round and around
And 'round and around
[JAMES EARLY:]
You can fake your way to the top
[DREAMETTES:]
'Round and around!
[JAMES EARLY: Spoken]
Blow your horn!
[Sung:] Fake your way to the top
Don'tcha know I made my way to the top
Yes I did
And it's always real, so real
[DREAMETTES:]
Always so real... Ooh!
[JAMES EARLY:]
[DREAMETTES:]
Help me, Jesus!
[JAMES EARLY:]
Help me, help me Jesus
[DREAMETTES:]
Help me, Jesus!
[JAMES EARLY:]
Help me, help me Jesus
[DREAMETTES:]
Help me, Jesus!
[ALL:]
Never met a man quite
Like you doin' all he
Can makin' my dreams
Come true
You're strong and
You're smart you've
Taken my heart and
I'll give you the rest
Of me too you're the
Perfect man for me I
Love you I do mmm I
Love ya
I never ever felt
Quite like this good
About myself from our
Very first kiss
I'm here when you call
You've got it all and
Confidence like I
Never knew you're the
Perfect man for me I
Love you I do
You've got the charm
You simply disarm me
Every time as long as
You drive I'm along
For the ride your way
You've said it before
There won't be a door
That's closed to us
I'm puttin' all my
Trust in you cause
You you'll always be
True
I never could have
Known this would be oh
You and you alone yeah
All for me I know
You're the best you
Passed every test it's
Almost too good to be
True
You're the perfect man
For me I love you I do
[C.C.:] Effie, Curtis was supposed to...
[Effie:] Love me. Curtis was supposed to love me.
[Curtis:] There you are Effie. I've been looking all over.
[Effie:] I turn my back and find myself out on the line. You could have warned me, but that would have been too kind!
[Curtis:] I've been warning you for months to clean up your act. You've been late; you've been mean; given all kinds of bullshit flack.
[Effie:] That's a lie! That's a lie! It's just I haven't been feeling that well.
[Curtis:] Effie, please. Stop excusing yourself. You've been late; you've been mean and getting fatter all the time.
[Effie:] Now you lying, you lying; I never been so thin. You lying, you lying, 'cause your knocking up that piece who thinks she's better than everybody. She ain't better than anybody, she ain't nothing but common!
[Deena:] Now who you callin' common you self-indulgent, self-absorbed and unprofessional...
[Effie:] You! I'm calling you, I'm calling you, the common piece is knocking off!
[Deena:] Now you listen to me, Miss Blame-It-On-The-World. See I put up with you for much too long. I have put up with your bitching, I've put up with your nagging, and all your screaming too!
[Lorelle:] Oh now when are you two gonna stop all this fighting?
[Effie:] Stay outta this Lorelle, this is between Deena and me!
[Lorelle:] Yeah, well it's between me too! I am as much a part of this group as anybody else! And I'm tired, Effie I'm tired, of all the problems you're making up!
[Effie:] I always knew you two were together!
[Lorelle:] What!
[Effie:] Always knew you two were ganging up on me!
[Deena:] She had nothing to do with this change. It was you! It was you always thinking of you. Always thinking of you!
[Curtis:] I knew you were trouble from the start.
[Effie:] Trouble?
[Curtis:] You were real bad trouble from the start!
[Effie:] Curtis, I'm your woman!
[Curtis:] You're getting out now... I'm not building this group to have you tear it apart. Go ahead and rant and scream and shout. Don't worry baby, I'll buy you out.
[Effie:] There's no money dirty enough to buy me out. You remember that, Curtis.
[C.C.:] Lay off Effie, just take the money and run.
[Effie:] You in this with them, C.C.?
[C.C.:] Cool it Effie, this time you know what you've done!
[Effie:] So they've got your black ass too, huh?
[C.C.:] I said cool it Effie, this time you've gone too far.
[Effie:] Oh I can go further, I can go further!
[Michelle:] I don't wanna stay around this. I'm just breaking into this business. This is between all of you. This is none of my affair.
[Effie:] Yeah? Well it's between you too now, little sister. This small job is just as much your sin. Look at me, look at me! How much did you put out to get in?
[Michelle:] Now you watch your mouth, watch your mouth, Ms. Effie White. 'Cause I don't take that talk from no second-rate diva, who can't sustain.
[Effie:] I'm not feeling well. I've got pains.
[Everyone:] Effie, we all got pains!
[Effie:] Oh! For seven years I sung with you, I was your sister!
[Everyone:] You were a trouble.
[Effie:] Now you're telling me it's all over?
[Everyone:] And now we're telling you: it's all over.
[Effie:] And now I'm telling you, I ain't going!
[Everyone:] It's all over.
[Effie:] I ain't going!
Seems like I’m not here
It’s like I don’t mean nothing
Like glass unclear
Almost like you can see straight through me
I got questions but no answers
So tired of being confused and I
Don’t wanna stay right here and I
Gotta find my wings and fly
Chorus
I gotta find me another way
Cause I don’t wanna stay another day
Time for a change in my mind
I’v opened my eyes I’m changing my life
And now I’m gonna live my life for me
Cause this aint how it’s supposed to be
No more standing in the back of the line
Cause I’m invisible for the last time
Why can’t you see me
Do I really even matter
You changed me completely
And I remember how it used to be
I got question what’s the lesson
I’m tired of being confused and I’m
I’m gonna take my chance and fly
I’m taking back my life
Chorus
This can’t be it for me
This can’t be all I’m made for
And all my time wasted in this life
It’s my time to shine
No more feeling insufficient
I’m gonna make my own decisions
It don’t matter what you can or cannot see
I’m doing this for me
Chorus
Can you see me
I know you see me
No more stand in the back of the line
I'm calling his phone up just to tell him how much
I really love him 'cause he's everything I want
He listens to me, cares for me so I truly believe
God sent me an angel from above
That's gonna love me for life
Might as well be perfect only because
It's the only way I can describe, so
If this isn't love, tell me what it is
'Cause I could be dreaming or just plain crazy
If this isn't love, tell me what it is
'Cause I never felt like this baby
If this isn't love
L O V E, what is in me?
L O V E, oh, if this isn't love
L O V E, what is in me?
L O V E, oh, if this isn't love
I'm selfish 'cause I don't wanna share him with nobody
Not even those people that came before me
But see, I never believed
God would send me an angel up from above
That's gonna love me for life
Might as well be perfect only because
It's the only way I can describe, so
If this isn't love, tell me what it is
'Cause I could be dreaming or just plain crazy
If this isn't love, tell me what it is
'Cause I never felt like this baby
If this isn't love
L O V E, what is in me?
L O V E, oh, if this isn't love
L O V E, what is in me?
L O V E, oh
So if you got real love
Lemme see you put your hands up
See you put your hands up
The kind of love that fits quite like a glove
Lemme see you put your hands up
See you put your hands up
If this isn't love
'Cause I know I ain't crazy
I know I ain't tripping
I know I ain't slipping
I know that it's love
You see me with my hands up
If you think I'm dreaming
I know I ain't dreaming
'Cause this is the reason I love him because
If this isn't love
If this isn't love, tell me what it is
'Cause I could be dreaming or just plain crazy
If this isn't love, tell me what it is
'Cause I never felt like this baby
L O V E, what is in me?
L O V E, oh, if this isn't love
L O V E, what is in me?
L O V E, oh, if this isn't love
Love, L O V E
featuring Fantasia
***Ring, ring***
J Hud: Hello?
Fantasia: Hello, ca-can I speak to Jennifer please?
J: Yes, this is Jennifer. May I ask who's calling?
F: Hi Jennifer. I'm Tony's girlfriend. I don't mean to call on that disrespectful stuff like ...
J: Wait a minute. Tony's girlfriend??? Apparently you got the wrong number because I'm Tony's woman, his only woman that is.
F: Well obviously that's what he's been telling you, but I'm calling right now to formally introduce myself. My name is Fantasia...
J: Did you just say introduce yourself?
F: Yeah...
J: Well I don't need no introduction. I am his woman and I am Jennifer Hudson. If this was ten years ago, I'd be at your front door ready to whoop your ass. But you know what? I'm too grown for that. I ain't got nothing else to say.
(Jennifer)
I'm his only woman, his woman
And you can't break up this home
You can say what you want
This is my man get your own
After all these years I spent
Must have been close to ten
You can't mean the same to him
Especially when that's my man
(Fantasia)
Baby now if he's with you
tell me why he calls me boo
Guess he played you like a fool
I think he's lying to you
(Fantasia)
Ohh, I'm just tryna talk to you baby
woman to woman
Like two adults not tryna start no commotion
But the man you claim is yours says he's mine
And he loves me too
Same promises to you
The honest truth
Guess we both are fools
(Jennifer)
Seems that you're the one who's calling me
Ohh, he belongs to me. Only me. And only me
This situation you don't want no confrontation wi-with me boo
I don't know what he's telling you
But it seems to me that you're confused
(Fantasia)
I'm his only woman, his woman yeah
And what you're saying to me I don't care
(Jennifer)
I'm not tryna go back and forth
Simply you're not welcome over here
(Jennifer)
After all these years I spent
Must have been close to ten
You can't mean the same to him
Especially when that's my man
(Fantasia)
Baby now if he's with you
Tell me why he calls me boo
I guess he's lying to me (He's lying to you)
Ooh, I can't believe it (Can't believe it)
The same man that I knew
When he lived with his mama (I knew him too yeah)
The same damn man
Who car note that I paid
Who bed that I made
So you better believe
After all the years I spent
Must have been close to ten
You can't mean the same to him
Especially when he's my man
Baby now if he's with you
Tell me why he calls me boo
I want you baby (I want you)
And I need you baby (I need you)
Oh baby, you got me on my knees (got me on my knees)
You got baby. Baby Baby
Baby Baby. Baby Please
I know you don't trust, the way I feel (the way I feel)
That's why your standing over there
But don't go back on me baby
Believe me believe me, cause I really care oh.
And I want you baby
And I need you I need you I need you, oh baby
You got me on my knees
You got me baby, baby baby.
Baby Baby. Ba ba ba ba baby
Oh I want you baby
I need you baby
Ooh oh baby
I need you baby
Yes I do
I want you
You got me baby
Oooh
Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby.
I remember me, starting at myself
See these same two eyes, see these same two feet
I remember you, You who I used to be
You still look the same, but you don't hurt like me
Look at my reflection, somewhere my affection
Disappeared,isn't here, nothing left to say
Memories they fading, but I'm the one who makes them
But i keep the love close to enough to say
What if this life is all that we're given
We just can't stop living, scared of what we see
Cuz in this world, anything can hurt you
They push you, then forget you
Stole my history
But I remember me, I remember me
It don't matter where I go, what I'm told, now you know
I remember me, I remember me
Even if I say goodbye, start to cry, do or die
I remember me
I tell you what my name is
And ain't nothing gon' change it
Cuz what you are is what you are
Even if your memory's flawed
I go to places, trying to find familiar faces
They don't show, but I still know
They don't have to look for me
I dream about, I dream about
The place where all the broken pieces fit together
Cuz in this world, anything can hurt you
They push you, then forget you
And stole my history
But I remember me, I remember me
It don't matter where I go, what I'm told, now you know
I remember me, I remember me
Even if I say goodbye, start to cry, do or die
I remember me
Now all that's left of these hands, this breathe
I've said goodbye to so many things that tears wont cry
And i take this pain, This joy, and rain
Cuz all that matters now is
In this life anything can hurt you
Push you, then forget you
Erase your history
But I remember me, I remember me
It don't matter where I go, what I'm told, now you know
I remember me, I remember me
Even if I say goodbye, start to cry, do or die
I remember me
I remember me, oh woah
I remember me, I tell you what my name
I tell you what me name is
Never met a man
Quite like you
Doing all you can
Making my dreams come true
You’re strong and you’re smart
You’ve taking my heart
And I’ll give you the rest of me too
You’re the perfect man for me
I love you I do
Mm I love ya
I’ve never ever felt
Quite like this
Good about myself
From my very first kiss
I’m here when you call
You’ve got it all
And confidence like I never knew
You’re the perfect man for me
I love you I do
You’ve got a charm
You simply disarm me everytime
As long as you drive
I’m along for the ride
Your way
You said it before
There won't be a door
That’s closed to us
Putting all my trust in you
Cause you, you’ll always be true, Ooooooh
I never could have known
This would be,
Oh you and you alone, yeah
Now for me
I know you’re the best
You’ve passed every test
It's almost too good to be true
You’re the perfect man for me
I love you I do
You’re the perfect man for me
[Verse 1]
Packed all my clothes, shut the door,
Back on the road to success
How can my dues see the just me in the dream been of (baby)
Stick to the hurts and burst spitting words of encouragement, (baby)
And if you feel what I'm feeling
Then don't be scared to say it with me, say
[Chorus]
I got this, every single breath another step on my road
I got this, I'm from the south south trying to get to my goal
I got this, ain't no stopping me,
Come on follow me if you feel the need
I got this, better believe I got this, believe I got this
[Verse 2]
So many tried to break me
When I got up and knocked me down
Didn't keep me from moving
I flip the world upside down
They said the sky was the limit
I put my footprint all in it
Cause I've been there
I'm looking down at the moon
And if you feel like I do
Put your hands in the air
[Chorus]
I got this, every single breath another step on my road
I got this, I'm from the south south trying to get to my goal
I got this, ain't no stopping me,
Come on follow me if you feel the need
I got this, better believe I got this, believe I got this
[Bridge]
God believes smile at me cause when I fall I won't drop
Something in me won't let me stop until I reach the top
I keep going, I keep showing the whole world everyday I'm growing
Everything, everything, everything, everything, everything in me says I got this
[Chorus - Outro]
I got this, every single breath another step on my road
I got this, I'm from the south south trying to get to my goal
I got this, ain't no stopping me, come on follow me if you feel the need
I got this, better believe I got this, believe I got this
I got this, I got this, uh, I got this, I got this
I got this, I know you know I got this, you better know I got it, you got it, you know it
I believe in dreams again
I believe that love never ends
And like the river finds the sea
I was lost, now I am free
Cos I believe in you and me
Oh boy, maybe I’m a fool
To feel the way I do
But I would play the fool forever
Just to be with you forever
I believe in miracles
And you are a miracle
Cos I believe, I do believe in you and me
See I was lost, now I’m free
Look at me, look at me
I am changing, trying every way I can
I am changing, I'll be better than I am
I'm trying to find a way to understand
But I need you, I need you, I need a hand
I am changing, seeing everything so clear
I am changing, I'm gonna start right now, right here
I'm hoping to work it out and I know that I can
But I need you, I need a hand
All of my life I've been a fool
Who said I could do it all alone
How many good friends have I already lost
And how many dark nights have I known
Walking down that wrong road, there was nothing I could find
All those years of darkness could make a person blind
But now I can see
I am changing, trying every way I can
I am changing, I'll be better than I am
But I need a friend to help me start all over again
Oh that would be just fine
I know it's gonna work out this time
Cos this time I am, this time I am
I am changing, I’ll get my life together now
I am changing, yes I know how
I'm gonna start again, I'm gonna leave my past behind
I'll change my life, I'll make a vow
[Dreamgirls:]
Heavy, Heavy You got so heavy baby
Heavy, Heavy You got so heavy on me
[Beyonce:]
You used to be so light and free
You used to smile just looking at me
Now all you give is jealous hate
Come on daddy better lose some weight
[Dreamgirls:]
Heavy, Heavy You got so heavy baby
Heavy, Heavy You got so heavy on me
[Announcer:]
... present The Dreamgirls presenting their latest hit Heavy.
[Dreamgirls:]
Heavy, Heavy You got so heavy baby
Heavy, Heavy You got so heavy on me
[Beyonce:]
You used to want, nothing from me
You used to say let's both be free
You used to dance instead of walk
You never had to talk, talk, talk
[Beyonce:]
Heavy, Heavy (talk, talk, talk)
You got so heavy baby (talk, talk, talk)
Heavy, Heavy (talk, talk, talk)
Can you imagine what it would be like if we never met?
If we never kissed?
Can you imagine if we never got to spend those nights
In each others arms?
But I don't know how it feels
But it will probably kill me, probably it will tear me down
So I, I don't think about it
'Cause my heart can't take it if you were gone
If you were gone
If you were gone
If you were gone
If you were gone
If you were gone
If you were gone
If you were gone
If you were gone
Can you picture yourself getting older, dear
With someone else?
I can't 'cause I feel like we are the exception to the rule
I know this love is true
And I don't know how it feels
But it will probably kill me, probably it will tear me down
So I, I don't think about it
'Cause my heart can't take it if you were gone
If you were gone
If you were gone
If you were gone
If you were gone
If you were gone
If you were gone
If you were gone
If you were gone
Don't rewind anything
Too excited to see what tomorrow brings
You changed my world around
And I am not scared to go fall down in love
But if you were gone
If you were gone
If you were gone
If you were gone
If you were gone
If you were gone
If you were gone
If you were gone
If you were gone
If you were
If you were
If you were gone
If you were
(I can't imagine)
If you were
(I can't imagine)
I never been who I wanted to be
I never felt completely free
No ones ever had all of me
Or made me feel so beautiful and sexy
Now I'm flyin like an airplane
Now I'm ridin on the open range
Now I'm livin out my destiny
I know the truth,
I got it all in you and me
Ohhhhhh..I'm giving myself over to you
Body and soul
I'm giving it over
I'm giving myself over to you now
Like a brand new day
now you and I, we're the face of fame
Ain't nobody got nothing to say, no
And from my feelings
I never have to run away
No more
Because he's here
Holding me tight
Now every day and night
Oh baby
Can't you see?
I don't wanna be without you anymore
Ohhhhhh..I'm giving myself over to you
Body and soul
I'm giving it over
I'm giving myself over to you
Ohhhhhh..I'm giving myself over to you
Body and soul
I'm giving it over
I'm giving myself over to you
For the first time
I can stand in front of someone
Finally
I can be me
I can just let my love spill over
I can cry
I don't have to lie
I can finally let someone all the way inside
All the way
All they way
All the wayyyyy
Handing myself over to you
Body and soul
I'm giving it over
I'm giving myself over to you
I'm giving myself over to you
Body and soul
I'm giving it over
And I'm giving myself over to you now
[Plays in background]
You know it's the right time
I know it's the right night
I know it's the right life
I know you're the right man
I know I'm the right girl
Come on now feel it
You feel it?
I'm ready to give it over to youuuuuuuuuu
I'm giving myself over to you
Body and soul
I'm giving it over
And I'm giving myself over to you now
All the way all the way
Birds flying high
You know how I feel
Sun in the sky
You know how I feel
Breeze drifting on by
You know how I feel
It's a new day
And I'm feeling good
Fish in the sea
You know how I feel
River running free
You know how I feel
Blossom on a tree
You know how I feel
It's a new dawn, a new day
a new life, for me
And I'm feeling good
Dragonflies out in the sun
you know what I mean
don't you know
Butterflies all having fun
That's what I mean
Sleep in peace until the day is done
That's what I mean
And this old world is a new world
And a bold world
And I'm feeling good
Stars when you shine
You know how I feel
Scent of a pine
You know how I feel
Oh freedom is mine
And I know how I feel
It's a new dawn, a new day
a new life for me
And I'm feeling good
It's a new day
I'm feeling good
It's a new day
What about what I need?
Curtis says it's the best thing for the group.
What about what's best for me?
He feels the Dreams can crossover.
What about how I feel?
But when we're famous I'll write great things for ya, Effie do it for me.
What about me? What about me?
It's more than you, it is more than me
No matter what we are, we are a family
This dream is for all of us, this one can be real,
And you can't stop us now because of how you feel...
It's more than you, It is more than me
Whatever dreams we have, there for the family,
We're not alone anymore now there are others there,
And that dreams big enough for all of us to share,
So don't think that your going,
Your not going anywhere, your staying and taking your share, and if
You get afraid again, I'll be there,..
We are a family like a giant tree branching out towards the sky, we are a family we
Are so much more than just you and I we are a family like a giant tree,
Everybody needs some love,
Needs someone whom they can trust
Someone they can love for life!
Even when the times get rough,
We can make it work,
And we can find love!
If we try we can fly high and touch the sky!
Oh, yes we can!
We can do it if we try,
It's up to you and I,
Sing:
[Chorus:]
Everybody, everybody,
Somebody who needs love!
If you want it, you can get it
Just trust and believe love!
Wave your hands in the air
Scream more, I need love!
I need love!
Only wants to be loved,
Lonely nights been at home
Waitin by the phone, oh no!
All we gonna do is trust,
We can make it work
We can find love!
If we try we can fly high and touch the sky!
Oh, yes we can!
We can do it if we try,
It's up to you and I,
Sing:
[Chorus:]
Everybody, everybody,
Somebody who needs love!
If you want it, you can get it
Just trust and believe love!
Wave your hands in the air
Scream more, I need love!
I need love!
If you work hard every day, let me hear you say
I need love, need love!
If you're sick and tired to be lonely, let me hear you say
I need love, need love!
I know it's a lot of you out there
Who think they can't find love,
But I'm here to tell you
If you want it, you can have it!
Just believe it!
[Chorus x2:]
Everybody, everybody,
Somebody who needs love!
If you want it, you can get it
Just trust and believe love!
Wave your hands in the air
Scream more, I need love!
[Announcer:]
Ladies and gentlemen, the Crystal Room is proud to present the club debut of America's new recording stars - The Dreams
[DEENA:]
Every man has his own special dream, and your dreams' just about to come true.
Life's not as bad as it may seem if you
Open your eyes to what's in front of you.
[DREAMS:] We're your dreamgirls
[DEENA:] Boys we'll make ya happy... yeah!
[DREAMS:] We're your dreamgirls
[DEENA:] Boys, we'll always care
[DREAMS:] We're your dreamgirls, dreamgirls will never leave you.
[DEENA:] No, no and all you've got to do is dream, baby...
[DREAMS:] We'll be there. Dreams!
[DEENA:] Dreamgirls will help you through the night!
[DREAMS:] Dreams
[DEENA:] Dreamgirls will make you feel all right.
[LORELL:] Dreamgirls keep you dreaming your whole life through.
[EFFIE:] Yes dreamgirls can make your dreams come true.
[Chrous]
[DREAMS:] Dreams
[DEENA:] Dreamgirls will help you to surivive.
[DREAMS:] Dreams
[DEENA:] Dreamgirls keep your fantasies alive!
[EFFIE:] Dreamgirls always love you and they'll be true!
[LORELL:] Yes, dreamgirls can only belong to you.
[DEENA:] I'm not the dream that you've had before,
I'm the dream that'll give you more and more.
You know that thing, that love thing
Make me wanna say
"Ooooh, look down"
[Verse 1:]
It breaks my heart up every time
Then I think about what you told me that night
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
No way I can escape what's in my mind
[Pre-Chorus 1:]
Oh, that's the way love goes
Love it takes you up, it takes you down, got you going
all around.
Oh, that's the way our love goes
Open up your mind now don't be blind, I know baby you
will find
[Chorus:]
There is no limit to how,
how we can go, if we don't look down
Don't live in the limits,
let's go higher and higher
Don't look down
[Verse 2:]
Broken hearts and broken dreams
Baby nothing's broken, as it seems
Gotta find a way to let it flow (oh oh)
I know that there's a higher place to go
[Pre-Chorus 2:]
Oh that's the way love goes
Baby if it's real, then here's the biz, gotta accept it
how it is
Oh, that's the way our love goes
Open up your mind now don't be blind, I know baby you
will find
[Chorus:]
There is no limit to how,
how we can go, if we don't look down
Don't live in the limits,
let's go higher and higher
Don't look down
[Bridge:]
Oooh, see we cannot let go
And there's no looking down
When you walk on the side road
Gotta keep your eyes on the highest tracks of love
You don't have to worry
Don't you worry bout a thing
Just keep your eyes above
1, 2, 3 sing
There is no limit to how,
how we can go, if we don't look down
Don't live in the limits,
let's go higher and higher
Don't look down
There is no limit to how,
how we can go, if we don't look down
Don't live in the limits,
let's go higher and higher
From the day we arrive in the planet
And blinking, step into the sun
There is more to be seen
Than can ever be seen
More to do, than can ever be done
In the circle of life
And it moves the sun
Through this baron hole
It's the faith that loves
Till we find our place
On the path unwinding (hihihing)
In the circle,
THE CIRCLE OF LIFE
On the path unwinding (hihihing)
In the circle,
Oooooh oooh ooh (2x)
27th of january, think he died a year ago today
She's crying on my shoulder and begging me to make the hurting go away
Pretty brown eyes, tears full of guilt, a heart full of pain and fear
I wanna tell her it's okay but we both know she's the reason he's not here.
I keep on crying, but it doesn't seem to help at all [seem to help at all] With every single tear drop, it's like another raindrop falls
And I would [and I would], if I could [if I could]..but the try would be in vain [the try would be in vain]
Said so matter what I do..I can't stop the rain.
So I cry
Oooooooh..I can't stop the rain [stop the rain] (2x)
If I could, you know I would..but the try would be in vain.
So I cry
Oooooooh..I can't stop the rain [stop the rain]
Faded picture in a little gold locket, and she never takes it off I know it's small, but it's heavy 'cus it's filled with guilt
I know and she why his life is lost
I feel bad for her, but I'm having mixed emotions
'cus he was a friend of mine
Somewhere in the deepest darkest part of my mind
I wish it was her that died that night
[Ooooh]
I keep on crying, but it doesn't seem to help at all [seem to help at all]
With every single tear drop, it's like another raindrop falls [raindrop falls]
[ Jennifer Hudson Lyrics are found on www.songlyrics.com ]
And I would [and I would], if I could [if I could]..but the try would be in vain [the try would be in vain]
Said so matter what I do..I can't stop the rain
So I cry
Oooooooh..I can't stop the rain [stop the rain] (2x)
If I could, you know I would..but the try would be in vain.
So I cry
Oooooooh..I can't stop the rain [stop the rain]
One rainy saturday night, a happy anniversary Celebrating long[?], champagne all around
They had a little too much to drink
They got in the car, and he could barely stand up
So she figured that she'd drive.
Staring at him I suppose, a sudden jerk of the wheel,
and the car flipped about three times
[Oooooooh]
I keep on crying, but it doesn't seem to help at all.
With every single tear drop, it's like another raindrop falls [raindrop falls].
And I would [and I would], if I could [if I could] ..but the try would be in vain.
Said so matter what I do [what I do]..I can't stop the rain.
So I cry
Oooooooh..I can't stop the rain [stop the rain] (2x)
If I could, you know I would..but the try would be in vain.
(feat. Rory O'Malley, Laura Bell Bundy, Anne Warren)
[Jimmy Early:] I got me a Cadillac
[Dreamettes:] Cadillac, Cadillac
[Jimmy Early:] I got Me a Cadillac car
[Dreamettes:] Oo, Oo
[Jimmy Early:] Got me a Cadillac
[Dreamettes:] Cadillac Cadillac
[Jimmy Early:] Look at me mister, I'm a star
[Dreamettes:] Oo, Oo
[Jimmy Early:] I'm on the move
[Dreamettes:] Yeah
[Jimmy Early:] I'm getting on
[Dreamettes:] Oo
[Jimmy Early:] I'm breaking out
[Dreamettes:] Out
[Jimmy Early and Dreamettes:] And it won't take long
[Jimmy Early:] behind the wheel
[Dreamettes:] yeah
[Jimmy Early:] got a song
[Dreamettes:] oo
[Jimmy Early:] pedals down
[Dreamettes:] ahh
[Jimmy Early:] and I'm
[Jimmy Early and Dreamettes:] going yeah
[Jimmy Early:] I got me a Cadillac
[Dreamettes:] Cadillac, Cadillac
[Jimmy Early:] I got Me a Cadillac car
[Dreamettes:] Oo, Oo
[Jimmy Early:] Yes I got me a Cadillac
[Dreamettes:] Cadillac Cadillac
[Jimmy Early:] Hey hey Look at me mister, I'm a star
[Dreamettes:] Oo Oo
[Jimmy Early:] Antennas Up
[Dreamettes:] up
[Jimmy Early:] Top is Down
[Dreamettes:] Down
[Jimmy Early:] Heading out
[Dreamettes:] Oo
[Jimmy Early:] Don't care where I'm bound
[Jimmy Early:] These four wheels
[Dreamettes:] Yeah
[Jimmy Early:] Spinning round
[Dreamettes:] Oo
[Jimmy Early:] Me and my two-toned caddy are gonna blow this town
[Dreamettes:] Yeah
[Jimmy Early:] I'm moving out
[Dreamettes:] Out
[Jimmy Early:] Moving Up
[Dreamettes:] Up
[Jimmy Early:] Moving on
[Dreamettes:] Move me, move me, move me right to the top
[Jimmy Early:] Hey, moving out
[Dreamettes:] Out
[Jimmy Early:] Moving up
[Dreamettes:] Up
[Jimmy Early:] Moving on
[Dreamettes:] Move me, move me, move me right to the top
[Dreamettes:] Move me, move me, move me right to the top
[Dreamettes:] Move me, move me, move me right to the top
[Dreamettes:] Move me, move me, move me right to the top
[Dreamettes:] Move me, move me, move me
[JIMMY EARLY and Dreamettes:] Right to the top
[The Sweethearts:] Oooeeeoooo
[The Sweethearts:] Oooeeeeoooo
[Dave:] Got me a Cadillac, Cadillac, Cadillac
[Sweethearts:] Oooeeeoooo
[Dave:] Got me a Cadillac car
[Dave:] Oh, I've Got me a Cadillac, Cadillac, Cadillac
[The Sweethearts:] Oooeeoooo
[Dave:] Got me a Cadillac car
[Dave:] Look at me mister, I'm a star
[The Sweethearts:] Ooooooooo
[Dave:] Look at me mister, I'm a star
[The Sweethearts:] Oooooooo
[Dave:] Look at me mister, I'm a
Old man Wrigley lived in that white house
Down the street where I grew up
My momma used to send me over with things
We struck a friendship up
Spent a few long summers out on his old porch swing
Said he was in a war, in the Navy
Lost his wife, lost his baby
I broke down and asked him one time, how you keep from going crazy?
He said, "I'll see my son and wife in just a little while"
I asked him what it meant
He looked at me and smiled, said
I raise my hands, bow my head
I'm finding more and more truth in the words written in red
They tell me that it's more to life
Just what I can see, oh, I believe
Few years later, I was off at college
Talkin' on the phone to my mom one night
Gettin' all caught up in the gossip of a small town life
She said, "Oh, by the way child, old man Wrigley has died"
Later on that night, I lay there thinkin' back
I thought 'bout a couple of long lost summers
I didn't know whether to cry or laugh
You see, if there was ever anybody
Who deserved a ticket to the other side
It'll be that sweet old man
Who looked me in the eye and said
I raise my hands, bow my head
I'm finding more and more truth in the words written in red
They tell me that it's more to life
Than just what I can see, oh
I can't quote the book, chapter or the verse
You can't tell it all ends in a slow ride in a hearse
Know I'm more and more convinced the longer that I live
And oh, this can't be, no, it can be, this can't be all there is
I raise my hands, bow my head
I'm finding more and more truth in words written in red
Tell me that it's more to life
Than just what I can see, oh, I believe
Oh, I, Lord I, oh, I
Lord, I still believe
Oh, with all that I been through
Oh, still believe, yes, I do
I believe, yeah, oh Lord I, Lord I
We can touch the sky...
[Verse 1]
I was never looking 'round
Trying to find someone
That'd like to tie the knot
Little did I know
I was in need
To find the one that made me feel so heavenly
There's no way that I'm
Ever goin' back again
Heaven's in your arms
Got me until the end
[Chorus]
Let me be your angel
To the golden door I'd do come running
When you need someone
I'll be your angel
When you wanna fly I'd come running
And we can touch sky
We can touch the sky...
[Verse 2]
Some people, will never see
How you came into my life
And set me free
But little do they know
That I've been found
Flying so high, so high above the ground
There's no way that I'm
Ever goin' back again
Heaven's in your arms
Got me until the end
[Chorus]
Let me be your angel
To the golden door I'd do, come running
When you need someone
I'll be your angel
When you wanna fly I'd do, come running
And we can touch sky
[Bridge]
Let me be the lady in your life
Let me be the one that has your flight
Let me be that angel love that you've been looking for
Let me take your feet up off the ground
Let me promise you'll never come down
Let me be the lady that you cherish and adore
[Chorus]
Let me be your angel
To the golden door I'd do, come running
When you need someone
I'll be your angel
When you wanna fly I'd do, come running
And I am tellin' you I'm not goin'
You're the best man I've ever known
There's no way I can ever go
No, no, there's no way
No, no, no, no way
I'm livin' without you
I'm not livin' without you
I don't wanna be free
I'm stayin', I'm stayin'
And you, and you
You're gonna love me
You're gonna love me
And I am tellin' you, I'm not goin'
Even though the rough times are showin'
There's just no way
There's no way
We're part of the same place
We're part of the same time
We both share the same blood
We both have the same mind
And time and time
We've have so much to share
No, no, no, no, no, no way
I'm not wakin' up tomorrow mornin'
And findin' that there's nobody there
Darlin' there's no way
No, no, no, no way
I'm livin' without you
I'm not livin' without you
You see there's just no way
There's no way
Please don?t go away from me
Stay with me, stay with me
Stay, stay and hold me
Stay, stay and hold me
Please stay and hold me
Miss her bad, try and miss her, try and miss her
I know, I know, I know you can
Tear down the mountains
Yell, scream and shout
You can say what you want
I'm not walkin' out
Stop all the rivers
Push, strike and kill
I'm not gonna leave you
There's no way I will
And I am tellin' you, I'm not goin'
You're the best man I'll ever know
There's no way I could ever, ever go
No, no, there's no way
No, no, no, no way
I'm livin' without you
I'm not livin' without you
Not livin' without you
I don't wanna be free
I'm stayin', I'm stayin'
And you, and you, and you
You're gonna love me
You're gonna love me, yes you are
Yes you are
Aah, love me
Love me
Love me
C.C.
EFFIE, IT'S BEEN ALL THESE YEARS
YOU HAVENT EVEN SAID, "HELLO."
I'M YOUR BROTHER, EFFIE,
SAY, "HELLO."
COME ON, EFFIE, YOU KNOW I'M SORRY
I SHOULD HAVE COME BEFORE TODAY
HOLD ME IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY
EFFIE
YOU'VE ALWAYS BEEN THE BABY
C.C.
BUT I'M TRYING TO CHANGE
EFFIE
AND SO AM I
BOTH
IT'S TAKEN ALL THESE YEARS TO BE FREE
EFFIE
OF LOVING THAT MAN
C.C.
FINDING MYSELF
BOTH
AND GETTING A HOLD OF THE ANGER IN ME
EFFIE, I HAVE A SONG
AND ONLY YOU CAN SING IT THE WAY IT SHOULD BE
EFFIE
I'VE WAITED SO LONG TO HEAR YOU SAY THAT TO ME
SAY IT AGAIN! SAY IT AGAIN!
C.C.
[Verse 1]:
We might be too good,
We might be too right,
Even got them complimentary zodiac signs
Aesthetically, a sight to see,
But something about our love
Don't seem to be enough and,
[Chorus]:
What do we do when something so beautiful starts fading?
Picking at flaws and pulling on a thread,
I think I know exactly what we're faced with
Boy, I can't sleep at night,
Thinkin' bout you got me going crazy,
Look at how you made me
Boy you use to hold me tight,
Now you're actin' like you don't know me
Baby won't you tell me,
What we gonna do when the fabric gets thin
And every little thread, we keep on pulling?
If it can't work, then we need to let it go
What we gonna do? (3x)
[Verse 2]:
We made mistakes,
But everytime we fuss boy,
I can see us slowly starting to break
No compromise, didn't realize,
Us pulling strings was wearing us thin
[Chorus]:
What do we do when something so beautiful starts fading?
Picking at flaws and pulling on a thread,
I think I know exactly what we're faced with
Boy, I can't sleep at night,
Thinkin' bout you got me going crazy,
Look at how you made me
Boy you use to hold me tight,
Now you're actin' like you don't know me
Baby won't you tell me,
What we gonna do when the fabric gets thin
And every little thread, we keep on pulling?
If it can't work, then we need to let it go
What we gonna do? (3x)
[Verse 3]:
Boy, you got me holding on for dear life
I wanna make it, but the both of us have got to try
We keep picking and pulling at eachother's threads, yeah
Every thread counts when you're so inlove together
So you better get your fabric,
Make sure that you have it tight
No time for mistakes,
Gotta fix it before it ends
What we gonna do? (3x)
[Chorus]:
What do we do when something so beautiful starts fading?
Picking at flaws and pulling on a thread,
I think I know exactly what we're faced with
Boy, I can't sleep at night,
Thinkin' bout you got me going crazy,
Look at how you made me
Boy you use to hold me tight,
Now you're actin' like you don't know me
Baby won't you tell me,
What we gonna do when the fabric gets thin
And every little thread, we keep on pulling?
If it can't work, then we need to let it go
We need to let it go, if it ain't gonna work baby
What we gonna do? (3x)
From the day we arrive in the planet
And blinking, step into the sun
There is more to be seen
Than can ever be seen
More to do, than can ever be done
In the circle of life
And it moves the sun
Through this baron hole
It's the faith that loves
Till we find our place
On the path unwinding (hihihing)
In the circle,
THE CIRCLE OF LIFE
On the path unwinding (hihihing)
In the circle,
There's a place in heaven prepared for me
When the toils of this life is over
Where the saints are clothed in white
Before the throne singing praises forever, forever more
In my Father's house there are mansions bright
If He said, then I know, I know it's true, yeah
There's a place for me beyond, beyond the sky
Brothers and sisters there is one for you
Jesus, He promised me a home over there
Jesus promised me a home over there
No more sickness, sorrow, pain or care
He promised, me a home over there
Jesus promised me a home over there
Jesus promised me a home over there
No more sickness or sorrow, pain or care
Are you a man who loves, and cherishes, and cares for me?
(Is that you? Is that you? Is that you?)
Or are you a guard in a prison of maximum security?
(Is that you? Is that you? Is that you?)
Do we stay home all the time, cause you want me all to yourself?
(Is that you? Is that you? Is that you?)
Or am I locked away out of fear that I'll find someone else?
(Is that you? Is that you?)
Well I don't like
Living under your spotlight
Just because you think I might
Find somebody worthy
Oh I don't like
Living under your spotlight
Maybe if you treat me right
You won't have to worry
Is this a relationship fulfilling your needs, as well as mine?
(Is that you? Is that you? Is that you)
Or is this just my sentence, am I doing time?
(Is that you? Is that you? Is that you)
If this is love (real, real love), then I'm staying no doubt
(Is that you? Is that you? Is that you)
But if I'm just love's prisoner, then I'm busting out!
(Is that you? Is that you?)
Baby I don't like
Living under your spotlight
Just because you think I might
Find somebody worthy
Oh I don't like
Living under your spotlight
Maybe if you treat me right
You won't have to worry
Oh, you oughta be ashamed of yourself!
What the hell do you think you're doing?
Loving me, loving me so wrong
Baby all I do is try, to show you that you're my
One and only guy
No matter who may come along
Open your eyes cause baby I don't like...
Hey, cause I don't like
Living under your spotlight
Just because you think I might
Find somebody worthy
No I don't like
Living under your spotlight
Maybe if you treat me right
You won't have to worry
[Curtis, J.T. Early, C.C. White, Wayne]
Steppin to the bad side, ooh, ooh, ooh
[Wayne]
Steppin to the bad side
[Curtis, J.T. Early, C.C. White]
Gonna take a mean
[Curtis]
Ride
[C.C. White]
Ride
[J.T. Early]
Mean ride
[C.C. White]
The smile I had has gone away
[J.T. Early]
Those that steal gonna pay
[Curtis, J.T. Early, C.C. White, Wayne]
Steppin to the bad side today
Steppin to the bad side, ooh, ooh, ooh
Gonna take a mean ride, ooh, ooh, ooh
[C.C. White]
The smile I had has gone away
[J.T. Early]
Those that steal are gonna pay
[Curtis, J.T. Early, C.C. White, Wayne]
Steppin to the bad side today
[Curtis]
I tell ya now, its got to end
No more trustin them, my friends
We're gonna change our style, change our tone
Look for songs we sing our own
[Curtis, J.T. Early, C.C. White, Wayne]
Steppin to the bad side, ooh, ooh, ooh
Gonna take a mean ride, ooh, ooh, ooh
[Curtis]
I got you all the breaks you need
Just two years, we'll be in the lead
Just sit back, its plain to see
Open your eyes and trust in me
[Curtis, J.T. Early, C.C. White, Wayne]
Steppin to the bad side, ooh, ooh, ooh
Gonna take a mean ride, ooh, ooh, ooh
Vocal breakdown
[Radio DJ intros, overlapping]
[Dreamettes](x2)
Steppin to the bad side, steppin to the bad side
[Announcer]
Singing their big new hit, here's James Thunder Early
and the Dreamettes!
[James Thunder Early]
I had to step into the bad side
[Dreamettes]
Ooh, ooh, ooh
[James Thunder Early]
I had to take myself a mean ride
[Dreamettes]
Ooh, ooh, ooh
[James Thunder Early]
You know the smile I had has gone away
[Dreamettes]
[James Thunder Early]
Those that steal are gonna pay
[J.T. Early & Dreamettes]
Steppin to the bad side(Dreamettes: Today)
[James Thunder Early]
Yea-ee-yea, Man just stole my woman from me
Took her down to Tennessee
She was the best girl I ever knew
If it wasnt for him, she'd still be true
I've always been a good man, its been said
Damnit, that man, he wish you were dead
Men like him make good men mad
Starting today Im gonna be bad, yeah, yeah, yeah
[J.T. Early ad libs]
[Dreamettes](repeat to end of song)
Share my life, take me for what I am
Cause I'll never change all my colours for you
Take my love, I'll never ask for too much
Just all that you are and everything that you do
I don't really need to look very much further
I don't want to have to go where you don't follow
I won't hold it back again, this passion inside
Can't run from myself
There's nowhere to hide
Well,don't make me close one more door
I don't wanna hurt anymore
Stay in my arms if you dare
Or must I imagine you there
Don't walk away from me...
I have nothing, nothing, nothing
If I don't have you, you, you, you, you, you...
You see through, right to the heart of me
You break down my walls with the strength of your love
mmmmm...
I never knew love like I've known it with you
Will a memory survive, one I can hold on to
I don't really need to look very much farther
I don't want to have to go where you don't follow
I won't hold it back again, this passion inside
I Can't run from myself
There's nowhere to hide
Your love I'll remember, forever
Don't make me close one more door
I don't wanna hurt anymore
Stay in my arms if you dare
Or must I imagine you there
Don't walk away from me...
I have nothing, nothing, nothing...
Well,don't make me close one more door
I don't wanna hurt anymore
Stay in my arms if you dare
Or must I imagine you there
Don't walk away from me no...
Don't walk away from me
Don't you dare walk away from me
I have nothing, nothing, nothing
If I don't have you, you
ooohhh,ooooh
Sheila:
How can people be so heartless?
How can people be so cruel?
Easy to be hard.
Easy to be cold.
How can people have no feelings?
How can they ignore their friends?
Easy to be proud.
Easy to say no.
And especially people
Who care about strangers,
Who care about evil,
And social injustice.
Do you only
Care about the bleeding crowd?
How about a needing friend?
I need a friend.
How can people be so heartless?
Oh, you know I'm hung up on you.
Easy to give in.
Easy to help out.
Oh, oh oh, oh, oh, oh!
Especially people
Who care about strangers,
Who care about evil,
And social injustice.
Do you only
Care about the bleeding crowd?
How about a needing friend?
I need a friend.
How can people have no feelings?
And how can they ignore their friends?
Easy to be hard.
Easy to be cold.
Easy to be proud.
Whenever I'm with him
Something inside
Starts to burnin'
And I'm filled with desire
Could it be the devil in me
Or is this the way love's supposed to be
Just like a heatwave
Burning in my heart
Can't keep from cryin'
It's tearing me apart
Whenever he calls my name
So slow, sweet and plain
I feel, yeah, yeah,
Well I feel that burning flame
Has my blood pressure got a hold on me
Or is this the way love's supposed to be
Just like a heatwave
Burning in my heart
Can't keep from cryin'
It's tearing me apart
Sometimes I stare in space
Tears all over my face
I can't explain it, don't understand it
I ain't never felt like this before
But that doesn't mean it has me amazed
I don't know what to do, my head's in a haze
Just like a heatwave
Burning in my heart
Can't keep from cryin'
It's tearing me apart
Don't pass up this chance
This time it's a true romance
Imagine there's no Heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
I believe that love and trust are one and the same
I don't think you can truly love somebody unless you trust 'em
That blind trust, that beyond a shadow of a doubt
No matter what this person sayin', that person, you believe your man
Now you say you love me but every time one of your little friends
Come at you with something, we gotta do this
Mama, I'm tryin', I'm tryin' to show you that I'm for real
Tell me what I gotta do to show you that I'm for you
Just shut up and listen
Two hundred and sixteen
That's how many times that I went
Back and forth about it in my mind
Could she, could she really be
Who he's telling me that she is?
There's something about it that don't feel right
Saturday she called here 26 times
(Oh you counted)
You kept telling me not to worry
(Don't worry 'bout it)
Wanna believe that you're telling the truth
(So don't doubt it)
But if you are lying to me
You're leaving tonight, out of my life
Everyone said you ain't no good, then you prove them right
You're leaving tonight, it's over and done
Ain't no sense in trying to wait 'til the morning comes
(You're leaving tonight)
Baby, now hold up, let's just settle down
'Cause there's a perfect explanation
To this situation that we're goin' through
(This thing that we're goin' through)
I swear I don't know that girl but I seen her 'round
And she's expressed how much she want it
But baby, I'm not lonely, all of me is for all of you
Said, I got a girl like a thousand times
(So you counted)
She kept telling me not to worry
(Don't worry 'bout it)
Please believe I'm telling the truth
(I really doubt it)
Really wish you would believe in me
I'm not leaving tonight, girl, you're my life
All of your friends think I'm no good, please don't prove 'em right
I'm not leaving tonight, it's over and done
Let's leave this alone and let's make love 'til the morning come
(Not leaving tonight)
Oh, I won't deny that everything in my body
Wants to know that you're the one
(So what's the problem, girl?)
See I can't take this serious when you're just having fun
(Oh, I'm not just having fun)
Steady, running around, making a fool of me
(I'm not running 'round)
Baby girl, you can't listen to everyone
I'm your man, trust in me
(You're my man, uh huh)
Don't let them interfere with us being happy
Love me, girl
I love you, that's a fact
(Say that you love me, baby)
But I'll be damned if I'ma let you
Up and disrespect who's been there from the start
(You not gon' disrespect my heart)
You claim, claim to not know
(Not know that girl)
But her name and number is in your phone
She even got a ringtone
You care to explain that part?
Saturday she called here 26 times
(I know you counted)
You kept telling me not to worry
(Please don't worry 'bout it)
Wanna believe that you're telling the truth
(So don't doubt it)
But if you are lying to me
I'm not leaving tonight
(Leaving tonight)
Girl, you're my life
(Out of my life)
Everyone said you ain't no good
And you prove them right
I'm not leaving tonight
It's over and done
Just leave this alone
And let's make love 'til the morning come
(Not leaving tonight)
Said, I just need you to trust me, baby
(I wanna trust you)
When you can wear what you feel
What do you wanna say?
Now love is a little number that you can wear each day
As long as you let me be the accessory
Simply send me on my way
'Cause I love love
I look good in love
When it's been out of sight and out of mind for such a long time
That's how one forgets
So I reached in the back of my closet, pulled it out
And tried it on and it still fits
Some cover their pain up with lots of MAC make-up
But I can't help but blush
Because I'm in love
All dressed up in love
(Chorus)
Cool in the summer, warm in the winter
I'm all dressed up in love
And I'm cool in the summer, warm in the winter
Cuz I'm in love
All dressed up in love
People are looking, some people staring
I don't know it, when they ask me what I'm wearing
See this ole' thing, it's made for any weather
My friend and I sit down and we both make it together
Now if you really want one of your own
I hope your shoes are made for walking
Cuz I found love, and you must find love
(Chorus)
Cool in the summer, warm in the winter
I'm dressed up in love
I'm cool in the summer, warm in the winter
'Cuz I found love,
Over time,
I've been buildng my castle of love
just for two
though you never knew you were my reason
Gone much too far, for you now to say
that i've got to fold my castle away
over dreams
i have picked out a perfect come true
though you never knew it was a view i've been dreaming
sandman has gone im too far away
for you to say come thats some other day
Chorus
And though you dont believe that
they do they do come true
for did my dreams come true when i looked at you
and maybe too you would believe you too might be
overjoyed over love over me
over harms i've had painfully turned every stone
just to find i have found what i searched to dicover
i've come much too far for me not to find
the love that i said could never be mine
Chorus
And though you dont believe that
they do they do come true
for did my dreams come true when i looked at you
and maybe too you would believe you too might be
overjoyed over love over me
asy, I'm taking it easy
Cause life's too short to give my heart So freely
Simple, what I want is simple..like Falling rain, summer or spring
Here I am
Oh all I know is..lonely ain't that bad Without the tears and without the past And the memories of how I kept hanging On
I am all I need For Real
Cause now I see that what I wanted in You was always in me For Real
Silence, it was beautiful silence after I got over my last heart break it was Quiet
Now hear for, what are here for to Create complications and take me Through changes just tell me now
Oh all I knw is, lonely ain't that bad Without tears and without the past and The memories of how I kept hanging on
I am all I need For Real cause now I See that what I wanted in you was always in me For Real
I was chasing love and it just kept Running, I settled and you wasn't the One. I gave you everything (that's when Our love was real..I don't know why you tired to make me past, what's the reason, boy can you explain?
Never knew how to love me
Maybe that was the point
Maybe its not your fault
Can't blame ya for what cha don't know
(Oh) Should've never trusted you
But now I know that
I am all I need For Real, now I see that what I wanted in you was always in me For Real, For Real
I am all I need For Real, now I see that what I wanted in you was always in me For Real
You thought I wasn't going nowhere
[Rap: Papoose]
[Verse 1: Jennifer Hudson]
Never had a love to take control
Move in my heart then move to my soul
Fill me up with just a taste
Moving past slowly
While giving me everything I ever wanted and ever dreamed of
Know exactly what I want and I don't have to say a thing
I want you to know that you're my kind
And I'm so happy baby that you're all mine
Cuz Ur
[Chorus:]
Your something special
Very special
[Repeat]
[Verse 2: Jennifer Hudson]
From the way you walk to the way you speak
Everything about you is so unique
I will spend more than a life time tryna find one like ya
But if I can't, baby I'll
Search the earth, swim the seven seas
There's no other place I'll rather be
Than wit you, you here with me
And I don't, I don't have to search no more
Cuz now I'm sure that your
[Chorus]
[Rap: Papoose]
[Verse 3: Jennifer Hudson]
You're my Adam and you see that I'm your Eve
God made me for you and baby you for me
You dry all my tears, chase my clouds away
Bring me sunshine every single day
You're my lover and my best friend
And I can't help but to say it again that you're
When I find myself in times of trouble, mother Mary comes to me,
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be. Let it be.
And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me,
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be. Let it be.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be.
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be. Let it be.
And when the broken hearted people are living in the world agree,
There will be an answer, let it be.
For though they may be parted there is still a chance that they may see,
There will be an answer, let it be. Let it be.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be.
There will be an answer, let it be.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be.
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be. Let it be.
And when the night is cloudy, there is still a light, that shines on me,
Shine until the morning, let it be. Let it be.
I wake up to the sound of music, mother Mary, she comes to me,
She said, let it be, let it be, let it be...
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be.
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
I said let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be.
There will be an answer, let it be. Let it be.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be.
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be. Let it be.
[Jennifer Hudson]
Boy I see ya, looking at me
I feel you eyes on me, like you gotta have me
Watching every more, like it's for you
You can't help it, you're attracted like a magnet
My love ain't easy
You gon' have to put in some work
You can't buy me a drink, thinking I'mma fall for your
flirt
You gotta make it right
If you wanna go spend some time
You gotta raise the bar tonight
[Chorus]
Let me, baby treat me right
Make it eternity and not only one night
If you love me til the end of time
Then I will promise you the night of your life
So now love me, baby treat me right
And we'll be riding it from morning til midnight
If you love me til the end of time
Then I will promise you the night of your life
Night of your life, life, life
Night of your life, life, life
[Jennifer Hudson]
I could have ya, if I wanted to
Down in one knee, and following me where the bells
ringing
I could claim ya, be your savior
Wrap your heart inside of these songs and you'll never
leave
I could have you hindsight, round my body all up on me
Boy you'll be stuck to me, if I wanted with no release
I'll have you begging, wishing now I give a piece
Baby you'll never be the same
[Chorus]
Let me, baby treat me right
Make it eternity and not only one night
If you love me til the end of time
Then I will promise you the night of your life
So now love me, baby treat me right
And we'll be riding it from morning til midnight
If you love me til the end of time
Then I will promise you the night of your life
Night of your life, life, life
Night of your life, life, life
[Bridge]
Taller than the mountains, deeper than the sea
You're boiling hot for me, one hundred degrees
I want you to love like you're afraid to dream
Let's make tonight a reality...
[Chorus]
So now love me, baby treat me right
And we'll be riding it from morning til midnight
If you love me til the end of time
Then I will promise you the night of your life
Night of your life, life, life
Night of your life, life, life
Last night, I said goodbye
Now--it seems year
I'm back in the city
Where nothing is clear
But thoughts of me --holding you
Bringing us near
And tell me
When will our eyes meet
When can I touch you
When will this strong yearning end
And when
Will I hold you again
Time, in New England
Took me away
To long rocky beaches
--and you, by the bay
We started a story Whose ende must now wait
And, tell me
When will our eyes meet
When can I touch you
When will this strong yearning end
And when
Will I hold you again
I feel the change comin'
--I feel the wind blow
I feel brave and daring!
I feel my blood flow
With you
I can bring out
All the love, that I have
--With you there's a heaven
So earth ain't so bad
And tell me
When will our eyes meet
When can I touch you
When will this strong yearning end
And when
You said when the storm came
That you would be there with your umbrella to block the rain
And you said you'd protect me
From heartache, pain, lies, loneliness, and misery
You said you'd tear down the walls that were in my way
You promised things would be okay
And I stood there in the freezing cold
And I waited for you, but you never showed
Where you at? Oh, where you at? Oh, where you at?
Boy you say would be here for me
Where you at? (Where you at?)
Where you at? (Where you at?)
Where you at? (Where you at?)
Now you said you go to church
Stop slanging, find a real job, and go to work
And you say you stay out of the streets
And spend more time with me
Take away my doubts and fears and fulfill my dreams
You said you'd be that shoulder for my eyes to cry on
Said you would be that one that I could depend on
And I stood there in the freezing cold
And I waited for you, but you never showed
Where you at? (Where you at?)
Where you at? (Where you at?)
Where you at?
Boy you say would be here for me
Where you at? (Where)
Where you at? (Where you at?)
Where you at? (Where you at?)
And oh false promises is much like fake named
You painted a picture for me but there was no frame
You made my future look bright and I believed every word
I went to sleep on the clouds and woke up in the dirt
And now I'm without shelter and the wind is blowing
You say you'd be there for me boy when the tough got going
Said if weapons draw, you'd stand in front of me
Whenever I fell trapped, said you'd be the one to set me free
Thought you were my hero
But as it turns out you a no show
Tell me where
Where you at? (you at?)
Where you at? (Where you at babe?)
Where you at?
Oh you said would be there for me
Where you at? (Where you at?)
Where you at? (Baby where you at?)
Where you at?
You said you'd be right there for me
Where you at? (And i cant)
Where you at? (See)
Where you at? (See, See)
Where you at? (See)
Where you at?
If you want my lovin
If you really do
don't be afraid baby
Just ask me
You know I'm gonna give it to you
Oh and I do declare
I want to see you with it
Stretch out your arms little boy,
You're gonna get it
Cause I love you
ain't no doubt about it
Baby I love you,
I love you, I love you
I love you, baby I love you
If you feel you want to kiss me
Go right ahead I don't mind
All you got to do is
Snap your fingers and I'll come running
I ain't lying, I ain't lying
I heard you once little boy
You know you got it
I'd deny my own self
Before I see you without it
I love you
Ain't no doubt about it
Baby I love you, I love you, I love you
I love you, baby I love you
Someday you might want to run away
And leave me sittin' here cryin'
But if it's all the same to you baby
I'm gonna stop you from sayin' goodbye
Baby I love you
Baby I need ya
Said I want ya
Got to have you baby
Don't let your neighbors
I've been a rock and I've got my fences
I never let them down
When it comes to love I keep my senses
I don't get kicked around
I shivered once you broke into my soul
The damage is done now
I'm outta control
How did you get to me
No one else on earth
Could ever hurt me
Break my heart the way you do
No one else on earth
Was ever worth it
No one could love me like
No one could love me like you
You can make me want you
Any time you want to
You're burning me alive
I can't deny you
Even when I catch you
Weaving a weak alibi
Cause when the night falls
You make me forget
Your love is killing me
And it ain't over yet
How did you get to me
No one else on earth
Could ever hurt me
Break my heart the way you do
No one else on earth
Was ever worth it
No one could love me like
No one could love me like you
I shivered once you broke into my soul
The damage is done now
I'm outta control
How did you get to me
No one else on earth
Could ever hurt me
Break my heart the way you do
No one else on earth
Was ever worth it
No one could love me like
No one could love me like you
No one else on earth
Could ever hurt me
Break my heart the way you do
No one else on earth
Was ever worth it
No one could love me like
No one could love me like you
No one else on earth
Was ever worth it
No one could love me like
No one like you
Hands up
If you with me, put your hands up
Hands up
Wait a minute, wait a minute y'all
They told me love was simply not enough
With all that we've been through we should give it up
Why sweat and cry, just leave and make it easy
I told 'em it would hurt me worse but they just don't believe me
Been locked up, bailed out, broke, overdrawn
Stayin' at my momma's house, y'all don't know what I'm talkin' 'bout
Like gangsters we gon' strap up for this war
And I'd die for mine 'cause you're worth fightin' for
Can't nobody tell me bout this here, oh, no
Now let me make it clear, I won't
Let everythin' we've done in the name of us
Done in the name of love be nothin'
So I'm gon' fight for you, you gon' fight for me
I'm gon' fight for you, that's how it's gon' be
We gon' fight
Why trip on conversations 'bout our past?
Like, like we didn't make it, like we didn't man up and take it
Straight up I'm with you, we go back like Philip Bailey
I know I'm crazy, that's how you made me
Been locked up, bailed out, broke, overdrawn
Stayin' at my momma's house, y'all don't know what I'm talkin' 'bout
Like gangsters we gon' strap up for this war
And I'd die for mine 'cause you're worth fightin' for
Can't nobody tell me bout this here, oh no
Let me make it clear, I won't
Everythin' we've done in the name of us
Done in the name of love be nothin'
So I'm gon' fight for you, you gon' fight for me
I'm gon' fight for you, that's how it's gon' be
We gon'
Fight because we should on everythin' that's good, I can't leave
We've come too far to turn back
And to the haters that we shook
Givin' us dirty looks, watch and see
No matter what goes
No matter what stays
Ain't gon' let nobody tear us down
We're goin' all twelve rounds
Let's put 'em up
No, no givin' up
We, we gon' make it just because
We gon' fight for love
Can't nobody tell me bout this here, oh no
Let me make it clear, I won't
Let everythin' we've done in the name of us
Done in the name of love be nothin'
I'm gon' fight for you, you gon' fight for me
Say I'm gon' fight, I'm gon' fight, that's how it's gon' be
That's how it's gon' be
We gon' fight
We gon' fight, holla if you hear me
We gon' fight, this thing is getting rid of me
We gon' fight, put ya hand up if you feel me
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