Luther Vandross - Dance With My Father [single] (2003) by Luther Vandross (보컬) on maniadb.com

I think sometimes
I can read your mind
When you make things up
I can tell you lie
I see the things that your
man can't see
And I wonder what
kind of man is he
The one who you say is your lover
Who you insist
takes care of you under the covers
And who is there for you
and loves you like no other
Then you kiss and tell me that you
you love me like a brother
If I didn't know better
I'd think that you were mine
you're with me all the time
If I didn't know better
I'd swear we're more than friends
you're touching me again
If I didn't know better
I'd think we were in love
Girl do you wanna tell me something
Oh oh oh

I could be wrong about the
things you say
But I don't rub up
on my friends that way
You tell me you've
always been a flirt
But if it goes wrong
than I could get hurt
But no
you insist it's harmless playin
It's just a part
of who you are that
it's just your nature
And that it's fine
You know I'm a friend
it's really nothing
You say that I'm just like a
That I'm just like a brother
If I didn't know better
I'd think that you were mine
you're with me all the time
If I didn't know better
I'd swear we're more than friends
you're touching me again
If I didn't know better
I'd think we were in love
do you wanna tell me something
Oh oh oh
My idea of a friend is when you
Do a lotta things together
and have a lotta fun
But my definition of
love is different
You touch and hold each other
And you only want
to be alone clinging to each other
Like you and he should be
but like you and I are
Well I know it sounds crazy but
If I didn't know better
I'd think that you were mine
you're with me all the time
If I didn't know better
I'd swear we're more than friends
you're touching me again
If I didn't know better
I'd think we were in love
do you
do you wanna tell me something
Oh oh oh
you're touching me again
Oh oh oh
If I didn't know better
I'd think that you were mine
you're with me all the time
If I didn't know better
I'd swear we're more than friends
you're touching me again
If I didn't know better
I'd think we were in love
girl do you wanna tell me something
If I didn't know better
I'd think that you were mine
you're with me all the time
If I didn't know better
I'd swear we're more than friends
you're touching me again

So close to paradise, but closer than I should be
It's like I'm along for the ride, it happened unexpectedly
Promised myself that I wouldn't ever love again
But you make me feel something, my mind's always on you
I was standing in the rain (I thought about you)
I was riding on the train (I thought about you)
Feeling high like I seem to do
Every time I think about you
Saw two lovers start to kiss (I thought about you)
Had to hold back the tears (I thought about you)
Other girls no more exist

All because I think about you
Nothing seems to help, I don't even know myself
I'm trying not to think of you, but a heart does what it wants to do
Pass you by, see you smile and I must admit I get
So emotional, I think I'm falling for you
Bought a pillow for my room (I thought about you)
Heard Alicia sing a tune (I thought about you)
It sends my rocket to the moon
Every time I think about you
Right from this heart of mine (I thought about you)
I wanted you every time (I thought about you)
What I feel is so divine

And it's all because I think about you
But I'm constantly reminded
Reminded that you're only someone who I'd like to know
You don't know me, you're my private fantasy
You're with me, constantly in my mind
Had a lovely day today (I thought about you)
Wasn't hard to get through (I thought about you)
Seems to happen easily

Every time I think about you
Took a walk with myself (I thought about you)
Wish it could've been with you (I thought about you)
But every star in the sky came out for me
And it's all because I think about you

I coulda died when I found out
We couldnt live together peacefully
Thats when it started and we nearly parted
Well, I was hoping not to see the day
We started getting in each others way
Maybe its better we dont live together
Things got strange
My space to chill become half the size
You became someone
I didnt even recognize
Whats the matter now
What are you talking about
If it aint one thing, its another
If it aint one thing, its the other
Why you gotta put me down
What are you complaining about
If it aint one thing, its the other
If it aint one thing, its another
I got a yacht for a dinner cruise
The way you treated everyone was rude
I dont believe ya, youre such a diva
I told the waitress we wanted wine
You got upset because the girl was fine
Youre complicated, but somehow we make it
I get tired
From all I have to do to keep you satisfied
Get no sleep
You call me in the middle of the night and weep
Whats the matter now
What are you crying about
If it aint one thing, its another
If it aint one thing, its the other
Why you gotta fuss and shout
What are you screaming about
If it aint one thing, its the other
If it aint one thing, its another
I guess I cant see the world through your eyes
Pretty little brown eyes
Guess I dont understand
What goes on, goes on, goes on in your mind
Whats the matter now
What are you talking about
If it aint one thing, its another
If it aint one thing, its the other
Why you gotta put me down
What are you fussing about
If it aint one thing, its the other
If it aint one thing, its another
Whats the matter now
What are you tal

He works hard to give her all he thinks she wants
But it tears her apart 'cause nothing's for her heart
He pulls in late to wake her up with a kiss goodnight
If he could only read her mind, she'd say:

[Chorus:]
Buy me a rose, call me from work
Open a door for me, what would it hurt
Show me you love me by the look in your eyes
These are the little things I need the most in my life

Now the days have grown to years of feelin' all alone
As she sits and wonders if all she's doin' is wrong
'Cause lately she'd try anything just to turn his head
Would it make a difference if she said, if she said:

[Chorus]

And the more that he lives the less that he tries
To show her the love that he holds inside
And the more that she gives the more that he sees
This is the story of you:and me
So I bought you a rose on the way home from work
To open the door to a heart that I hurt
And I hope you notice this look in my eyes
'Cause I'm gonna make things right for the rest of your life
And I'm gonna hold you tonight, tonight
Do all those little things for the rest of your life

The closer I get to you
The more you make me see
By giving me all you've got
Tell me more oh yea
Your love has captured me yeah
Over and over again
I try to tell myself that we
could never be more than friend
And all the while inside
I knew it was real oh
The way you make me feel
Hey Hey

Lying here next to you
Oh honey
Time just seems to fly yeah
Needing you more and more
More and more
Let's give love a try
Let's give love a try
I want to try love
Sweeter and sweeter love grows
and heavens there for those
Who fool and trick sometimes
with hearts of love
we'll find true love
in a special way
the closer I get
Closer I get to you baby
The more you make me see
more you make me see
by giving me what you got
Your love captures me
Oh over and over again
I try to tell myself that we
could never be more than friends
when all the while inside
I knew this was real
Got to be real
Got to be real
the way you make me feel
You know you know you know
My baby my baby my baby
My love my love my love my love

yeah yeah yeah yeah
Come closer love
Come a little closer
so that we can see
into the eyes of love
I wanna see
into those eyes of love
Come closer love
just a little closer
let me speak to you
I wanna softly
tell you something

Come closer love
Come a little closer

(feat. Busta Rhymes)

When I wake up in the morning, love
And the sunlight hurts my eyes
And something strange without a warning, love
Bears heavy on my mind
[CHORUS]
Then I look at you
And the world is all right with me
Just one look at you
And I know it's gonna be
A lovely day…
…lovely day, lovely day, lovely day…
When the day that lies ahead of me
Seems impossible to face
When somebody else instead of me
Always seems to know the way
[CHORUS]
[BRIDGE]
It’s gonna be a lovely day (it’s gonna be)
It’s gonna be today
It’s gonna be a lovely day
Today I love the world and I love you
[CHORUS]
[BRIDGE]
It’s gonna be today
A lovely day today
It’s gonna be today
A lovely day today

Back when I was a child
Before life removed
all the innocence
My father would lift me high
And dance with my mother and me
And then
Spin me around til' I fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure I was loved
If I could get another chance
Another one another dance with him
I'd play a song
that would never never end
How I'd love love love
To dance with my father again
Ooooh
When I and my mother disagreed
To get my way I would run
from her to him
He'd make me laugh just to comfort me
Yeah yeah
Then finally make me do
just what my momma said
Later that night when I was asleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
Never dreamed that he
would be gone from me
If I could steal one final glance
One final step
One final dance with him
I'd play a song that'd never
never end
Cos I'd love love love
to dance with my father again
Sometimes I'd listen
outside the door
And I'd hear how my momma
of cried for him
I pray for her even more than me
I pray for her even more than me

I know I'm praying for much too much
But could you send back
The only man she loved
I know you don't do it usually
But dear Lord she's dying
To dance with my father again
Every night I fall asleep
and this is all I ever dream

Why did you tell your girlfriend you were hanging with the boys
She called me last night and I tried to cover for ya
She asked if I liked the flick that we all went out to see
I said, "ooo uh, it was nice"
She said, "Don't you lie to me"

You messed up you shoulda warned me first (she saw you)
I'm sad to tell ya
You shoulda told me 'cause you made it worse (she saw you) unlucky fella
You better take that credit card (she saw you) to Cartier
You better hope with all you got (she saw you)
She feels like forgiving you today
Too bad for you

You were out there trying to be a player, now she's gone, it's true
It's hard to feel that sorry for you
She saw you, now this is the end
Saw you kiss the very girl (who's supposed to be) only your friend
She's convinced you took her heart
And played with it like a toy
And from what I heard, you just might need you a lawyer
It's too late for feeling bad, you did not respect the girl

You tried to play around
And got caught with your pants down
You can't escape from what you've done (she saw you) your time is up
You're like a deer who's caught up in (she saw you) the headlights of love
You can't be too proud to plead (she saw you) she's gonna make you pay
Forgiveness is what you need (she saw you) she's too mad to let you get away
Looks bad to me

You were busy trying to be a player
Now she's gone, breathe deep
You can't be doing that creep, creep, creep, creep
She saw you, now this is the end
Saw you kiss the very girl (who's supposed to be) only your friend

Your love's never been better
So good it's a sin
But it's time for a decision
Is it me or him
Before you make
your mind up hear me
I just want you to
see things clearly
This should be
about love not money
Don't let him try to
take you from me
I don't wanna have
to apologize
I don't wanna feel
I've been penalized
Just 'cause I can drive
in a better car
Live in a bigger house
just like a superstar
He says that
I can only give you
Material things
but that's not true
You see my heart is rich
with love for you
Don't let him make you
doubt my love for you
Yeah baby

I work hard for my money
No one gave it to me
But some fools think the
deeper the pocket
The smaller the
heart will be not true
I'm only tryin' to share
me with you
Look at all the lovin' we do
Find the meaning in
the words I'm sayin'
I'm not just another
player playin'
I don't wanna have
to apologize or give a damn
And I don't appreciate
being criticized for who I am
Just 'cause I can
buy you a lotta things
Or take you anyplace
That's just what money brings
He wants you to believe
that I'm tryin' to buy
your love
'Cause that's what he would do
He thinks since he's
a man with nothing
That he's got
better love for you
No way
Tell him now let him go
Or I can no longer be yours
Tell him how you
feel about me
I can't keep standing
on the side
Don't let him fill you
mind with lies about me
Leave him with his fallacies
I don't care
what bull he believes
Tell him that enough is enough
Just don't return a disbeliever
You've always been
a willing receiver of my love
I don't think I have
to apologize I work for this
I don't wanna feel like
I'm penalized for being rich
Doesn't bother me
where he thinks I stand
I'm bein' my true self
Just doin' what I can
He thinks I won you
with materiality
But honey you
know that's not so
And even if he understood me
It's simply time for him to
go so let him go
I don't wanna change you
'cause I'm in love
with who you are
So I don't wanna apologize
for bein' a superstar
Haven't I proved
that I'm here for you
What am I guilty of
What did or didn't I do
Maybe I can't be
myself with somebody
Who believes
such things are true
I'm losing self respect
from trying
I'm losing my desire
too I can't do it
I don't wanna have
to apologize or give a damn
I don't wanna feel I've been
penalized for who I am
Just 'cause I can
buy you a lotta things
Or take you anyplace
That's just what money brings
He wants you to believe

Well by now you know Im insatiable
Cause when you step to leave I want a full repeat, yeah
Its a miracle, you were right inside my head
If the feelings nice, why not do it twice?
It is not against the law, no baby
I slave all through the week
And I need my release
I work hard so when I stop
I gotta get a little satisfaction for me
Hit it again
Dont care if Im late
The world just has to wait
Hit it again, hit it again, baby
Hit it again
I loved it the first time
Sent chills up through my spine
Hit it again, hit it again, baby
Deep emotion aint got nothing to do with it
And being in love aint really got a thing to do with it
I hope you understand
But I cant worry if you dont, oh no
If I cant double up
Its like I didnt get enough
Call me greedy if you want, just do it
But its something that will never change
I dont get no complaints
They know it when they ring my bell
That this could be a thing that could take a little while, well, well
Hit it again
Dont care if Im late
The world just has to wait
Hit it again, hit it again, baby
Hit it again
I loved it the first time
Sent chills up through my spine
Hit it again, hit it again, baby
I declare the point to be
Once is not enough for me
Two time lovin makes me smile
One time love just aint my style
Repeat the love and I have found
More the second time around
It builds me up I love to love
And if I cant hit it again
It aint natural
Hit it again
Dont care if Im late
The world just has to wait
Hit it again, hit it again, baby
Hit it again
I loved it the first time
Sent chills up through my spine
Hit i

If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get the same old stuff
Life can treat you good, then turn as cold as ice
And believe me when I tell you

This thing called love, for sure, is like most things in life
Not all bad, not all good (it's just something that I believe)
Not all cold, not all hot (yeah, I like that)
Not all bitter, not all sweet (sounds all right to me)

So don't miss all the good, waiting for the best, there's still happiness
Right in the middle
Perfect love sounds real nice
But that never seemed to happen with any relationship of mine
It was always up and down, in then out
And after the last goodbye, I still didn't know what it was all about
You get disappointed if it ain't bliss all the time

And you get so annoyed if you can't feel the same every night
Not all bad, not all good (I'm tryin' to tell you that it's)
Not all high, not all low (not all high and not all low)
Not all heaven, not all hell (as far as I can tell)

It's not some prize you win, you don't have a thing to prove, just enjoy the groove
Right in the middle
'Cause I've learned when it comes to love, it's the exact same reality
That's why they say "Que sera, sera"
Which means whatever's gonna be is gonna be

Whatever's gonna be is gonna be:
Not all bad, not all good (I need somebody to understand)
Not all sunshine, not all rain
(you know that too much of a good thing is really no good)
Not all laughter, not all tears (I'm only trying to tell you)

To let your good times roll, keep your self-control, there's a lotta soul
Right in the middle

We shared a life, we shared a heart
But what we united seems to be breaking apart
It's a haunting pain, goes right to the core
Now we're dividing what's mine from what's yours
I'll keep the same old things I had when we met
And you'll keep what's yours 'cause that would only be fair
But what about the heart that we both created together?

[Chorus:]
We used to be the toast of the town
We used to have the best love of all
We had blue skies but they came falling down
What happened to us
You and I once were lovers

No cheating hearts and no one did wrong
So why did we break, can't say our love wasn't strong
But I know with time things that start to mend
So let's fix these hearts so they can't be broken again
You need a man who sees how lonely you've been
Don't worry, I will start all over and then
We will get back the heart that we both created together

[Chorus]

Last night I cried but girl you were not here
So it was just a big waste of tears
But then I smiled, I heard your voice in my ear
Tellin' me you wish it could be like it was in the beginning

[Chorus]

Goodbye so long Were the last
words from you Seems like you're
over All the goodness we knew
You think that you're strong
You think that you don't
You don't need no one
Well I was talkin' to some of
your friends Just to see how
everyone was doin'
And they said you needed me
Said it was something you'd never
admit But it was hard to see
you going through it
They said you needed me

Guess Ill suffer 'til I'm where
I belong I'm under the pressure
But I'll keep being strong
You say that you're strong
You say that you don't need anyone
What in the world are you
telling your friends I get
confused every time I see them
They said you needed me
I know the people talk
just for the thrill But the
fact of the matter is still
They said you needed me
Take your time rinvent your mind
You'll feel better
you'll feel stronger
Then decide if I'm in your life
For forever or longer

You think that you're strong
You think that you don't
You don't need no one
Well I was talkin' to some of
your friends Just to see how
everyone was doin'
And they said you needed me
Said it was something you'd never
admit But it was hard to see
you going through it
They said you needed me