Counting The Days


So here I go and there you went…againJust another stupid thing that I done wrong.Locked up in my head, knocked down, beaten, left for deadWith all those brilliant things I should have said.I gotta get away, and find something to do‘Cause everything I hear, everything I see, reminds me of […]


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Crying In The Chapel


You saw me crying in the chapelThe tears I shed were tears of joyI know the meaning of contentmentI am happy with the Lord Just a plain and simple chapelWhere all good people go to prayI prayed the Lord that I’ll grow strongerAs I live from day to day I […]


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I Wish (Remix)


Yo’, what up, my n****You know I was in the hoodI just thought I’d stop byHoller at you for a minutePour out a little liquor or some’in’ N****, we done been through a lot of s*** togetherFrom runnin’ these streets to bein’ down for whateverAnd now that you’re gone I […]


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Questioningly


Questioningly her eyes looked at me And then she spoke- Aren’t you someone I used to know And weren’t we lovers a long time ago? Looked at her close Forced her into view Yes, I said, you’re a girl That I once may have knew But I don’t love you […]


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Another Wasted Nite With…


*Common’s answering machine beeps* Say brotha If you ever let me leave out a club with a big fat ass, stove-like bitch like that without point out the facts, I’ma kick your motherfuckin ass. Man that nerve of the hoe not to give me no pussy. Come up in my […]


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Come See About Me


I’ve been cryin’ (boohoo)‘Cause I’m lonely (for you)Smiles have all turned (to tears)But tears won’t wash away the fear That you’re never ever gonna returnTo ease the fire that within me burnsIt keeps me cryin’, baby, for you,Keeps me sighin’, baby, for you So, won’t you hurry?Come on, boy, see […]


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I Melt


When you light those candles Up there on that mantle, setting the mood Well, I just lie there staring Silently preparing to love on you Well, I can feel the heat from across the room Ain’t it wild what a little flame can make you wanna do [Chorus]I melt every […]


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Prayer


Another dream that will never come true Just to compliment your sorrow Another life that I’ve taken from you A gift to add on to your pain and suffering Another truth you can never believe Has crippled you completely All the cries you’re beginning to hear Trapped in your mind, […]


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Clap Yo' Hands


Verse POTTER:Come on, you children, gather around –Gather around, you children.And we will lose that evil spiritCalled the voodoo.Nothin’ but trouble, if he has found, If he has found you, children –But you can chase the hoodooWith the dance that you do.Let me lead the way.Jubilee today!He’ll never hound you;Stamp […]


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I Close My Eyes


Look at me I’m riding high don’t know what’s wrong with me. Can’t you see I’m not the guy that I pretend to be. Though I know I will be lonely but our love will never die I close my eyes, everyday, I close my eyes. Ah…… The more I […]


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Pick Up The Bones


Collecting pieces of my familyIn an old pillow caseThis one has a skull But it don’t have a faceThese look like the arms of father so strongAnd the ring on this finger Means my Grandma is goneHere’s some legs in a cloudWhere my sister once played Here’s some mud made […]


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How Come You Don't Call Me


But all I wanna know baby is If what we had was good… I keep your picture beside my bed (mmm) And I still remember everything you said (mmm) I always thought our love was so right I guess I was wrong Always thought you’d be by my side papa […]


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Paisley Park


1 2, 1 2 3 Woo! There is a park that is known 4 the face it attracts Colorful people whose hair on one side is swept back The smile on their faces, it speaks of profound inner peace Ask where they’re going, they’ll tell U – "Nowhere" They’ve taken […]


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Ambush


You’re distant honey – Mr. CoolYou lock up your feelings – nobody’s foolYou’re facing the worldWith your fist clenched tightTough guy – tough guy facing the fightDon’t forget to rememberShe’s coming up in backEven you surrenderSurrender to her sweet attack Ambush – ambush come from behindAmbush – ambush capture your […]


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Changed Man


Can I talk to you Pain-I know that I cause you some painAnd baby I know it’s a shameThe games, the strainLove- girl all you had for me was loveAnd I ran your love in a muckNo hugs and what, what, whatWhat was I thinking It hit me like a […]


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