LOVE YOURSELF FIRST (Inspired by life experiences shared by women I
know)
You wanna hit me?
Okay, only if you love me
(and bring me flowers)
You wanna see someone else?
Okay, just as long as you make sweet love to me
(I gotta get mine)
You wanna call me out my name?
Okay, I'll just spend years reprogramming later
(just don't stop calling
me)
You want it when you want it?
Okay, take it, but don't expect any kisses
(I gotta get up for work in the
morning)
You wanna run up your credit cards?
Okay, I'll just get a second job
(my man needs me)
You wanna touch our daughter twice a week?
Okay, but don't you dare give her more attention than me
(that
tramp thinks she's gonna take my man)
(Wait a minute!!! Revelation!!!!!)
What is this? Permission to disrespect me.
What is this? A warrant for my spirit's arrest.
What is this?
A license to kill my hopes and dreams.
What is this? The Creator putting me to the test.
When will I? Begin to love myself first
When will I? See the truth right before my eyes
When will I? Realize
things will only get worse
When will I? Take responsibility for my life
Why did I? Believe that you loved me
Why did I? Ignore all the signs
Why did I? Protect your identity
Why
did I? Wear YOUR disguise
Where were you? At 3AM When I called out your name
Where were you? When breakfast, lunch and dinner came
Where
were you? When I reached for you last night
Where were you? That's where you'll be sleeping tonight
Why won't I? Continue to rationalize your behavior
Why won't I? Stop talking about that counseling stuff
Why
won't I? Continue to be your savior
Why won't I? Because I've had enough
You wanna hit me?
Okay, only if you wanna go to prison
You wanna see someone else?
Okay, just leave the keys to MY car on the table
Oh, there's just one thing I have to let you know
Remember the counseling sessions where you refused to go?
Well
the counselor turned out to be one fine brother
And tomorrow he's taking me to meet his mother.
© 2003 Phase-M-Out Entertainment
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The life that you live
Will come back to haunt you
The
pain that you give
Will come back to hurt you
The lies that you told
Will come back to scold you
As
memories unfold
You'll be all alone.
© 1993 Phase-M-Out Entertainment