Raphael Saadiq Album

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How about the possibility of you and I
Lady can we try
Lady say you're with it
If you're not with it, get it 'scuse me

Can't make you stay
If you want to go
Sugar I can't make you love me
If you're heart says no
There's one thing I'm certain of
And I know it's true
Can't nobody does it like I do like I do

Hey excuse me please
You sure look good to me
With your straight hair up braids
Kinda got my momma's waves (kinda got my momma's waves)
How about the possibility of you and I
Lady can we try
Lady say you're with it
If you're not with it, get it 'scuse me

The first time I saw your thighs
That's when I realized
My heart - it skipped a beat
I can't seem to make you see
I tried everything in my book
I'm laughing cause you won't even look
I gotta stop wasting my time so excuse me please

Can't make you stay
If you wanna go
Sugar I can't make you love me
If you're heart says no
There's one thing I'm certain of
And I know it's true
Can't nobody does it like I do like I do

I'm a try this one more time
You look like virgin eyes
This one here might be true
And here's a few fools for you
I - I wanna be married but free
I gotta let the drama miss me
Could this apple fit on your tree
If not excuse me please

Hey excuse me please
You sure look good to me
With your straight hair up braids
Kinda got my momma's waves (kinda got my momma's waves)
How about the possibility of you and I
Lady can we try
Lady say you're with it
If you're not with it, get it 'scuse me

Can't make you stay
If you wanna go
Sugar I can't make you love me
If you're heart says no
There's one thing I'm certain of
And I know it's true
Can't nobody does it like I do like I do

Can't nobody love you babe
Can't nobody touch you babe
Like I do
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
It'll be all right
It'll be all right
It'll be okay
It'll be okay
Love's goin' be all right
This ain't nuthin but a slow song
Oh yeah all right... gospeldelic
It'll be all good

I won't cheat on you
I won't do it no more
Like I did before
I can't do it no more

I'm faithful to my baby
To cheat on you would be crazy
I can't cheat on you
I can't do it no more

I've been a cheater
Ever since I was 12 years old
Baby-baby, yeah, baby
But when I first laid eyes on you
I knew it was over for the other cuties
Oh, lady

I could see big girls from Amsterdam
But I'll never take the chance
'Cause I really love your, your style
There could be fine naked girls in the room
But I'm comin' home to you
'Cause you know I love you

Girl, I love your big eyes
I'm faithful to my baby
You're my one special prize
To cheat on you would be crazy
I won't cheat on you
I can't do it no more

To get respect
I know I have to show respect
That's why I'm by your side goin' nowhere
Now that I'm with you
Every girl wants a piece of my mind and soul
Can't have it

You know you really opened my eyes
Even my father was surprised
How faithful I am to you
I tell them all to get away
'Cause I love you more each day
And my life is yours

Girl, you are my whole life

(Saadiq, what's up, Playboy)
You know what's up (What's up with that)
I can't be like you no more (What's wrong with me, man)
You got 'em all, you got this one, you got that one
You got 4 or 5 of 'em (You know I love them rigs)
They ain't seein' me (Huh)
I gotta let all that go
'Cause you just can't have 'em all, you know what I'm sayin'
(I heard ya, I hear ya)
'Cause I really love my baby-baby, woo-wee, baby

I'm faithful to my baby
I won't cheat on you
And to cheat on you would be crazy, baby
To cheat on you would be crazy
Nobody could ever change my mind
Lady, lady, I'll be crazy

I'm faithful to my baby
I won't cheat on you
And I'm comin' home every night, baby-baby
To cheat on you would be crazy
They could me crazy
'Cause I love you, lady, I love you, lady, woo, baby

I won't cheat on you
I won't do it no more
Like I did before
I can't do it no more
I can't do it no more, no
Oh, no
I can't do it no, no more

I won't cheat on you
I won't do it no more
Like I did before (Like I did before)
I can't do it no more

No, no, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, baby

I won't cheat on you
I won't do it no more
Like I did before
I can't do it no more

Just give me all your lovin', girl, after all the rubbin'
That's all I ask of you
I'll kiss you anywhere, yes, love, even there
That's all I ask of you

Kissin' you is not enough for me
You know I'm a big boy and big boys have desires
Makin' love is what I wanna do
But I need a true friend to make it come together

Just give me all your lovin', girl, after all the rubbin'
That's all I ask of you
I'll kiss you anywhere, yes, love, even there
That's all I ask of you

I'm not tryin' to put you on the line
But I gotta tell you what's exactly on my mind, girl
My big heart leads me right to you
Every time the phone rings I pray to God that it's you, girl

Every time I close my eyes
A vision of your face always pops into my mind, girl
I will do anything to receive love from you
So show me the way that this could happen soon

I'll be right there on time
'Cause your always for mine
To show me the place

I really love you
I love you, Deja

Just give me all your lovin', girl, after all the rubbin'
That's all I ask of you
I'll kiss you anywhere, yes, love, even there
That's all I ask of you

Let's blow out the candle and see if I can handle
That's all I ask of you
The little things I do, it's just because it's you
That's all I ask of you

See, time is all we need
And time is all we have
To show me the place

I really love you
I love you, Deja

Just give me all your lovin', girl, after all the rubbin'
That's all I ask of you
I'll kiss you anywhere, yes, love, even there
That's all I ask of you

Let's blow out the candle and see if I can handle
That's all I ask of you
The little things I do, it's just because it's you
That's all I ask of you

Yeah, all these things that I promise
I'll do 'em all for you...

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You see I'm just a man
I'm trying to do all that I can
Don't know why you don't understand
The situations I've been in
They may have been other undercover secret lovers
But you're my main thing (you're my main thing)

I've been trying to figure this out
What this is all about
All we do is fight, scream and shout
There's been days that I lie to you
And did you lie to me too?
Once again (you don't trust me)
I know you can't (I'm not worth it)
I'm not worth it
But I think we've come too far
Girl you know
(They don't like it, she is working it out)
You're my main thing
We'll make it work somehow

What is said and done, it was all my fault
I guess I didn't ever thought
That you would ever put me out
Now I'm trying to walk a line for you
That's what I wanna do
Know I wasn't true yeah
Tell me when, when can I talk to me
Show you how I can make it right
You know I really wasn't worth it
A position wasn't right

(Rap)

You see I'm just a man
I'm trying to do all that I can
Don't know why you don't understand
The situations I've been in
They may have been other undercover secret lovers
But you're my main thing (you're my main thing)

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I don't wish you no bad luck baby
I don't wish you no strain
I only want to expose your life to
The finer things
I offer you my company girl
You don't need no sympathy, just me
Some one who cares

[Refrain]
Whatever you want
Girl you know I can provide
Whatever you need (whatever you need baby)
Call six three two twenty-one three five

Now maybe I should drive right over
Show you my new ride
Or take you shopping out on the town
And then make you feel your best
I'll go out of my way to make sure you have everything
I want to be the one who will always be there
To give you

[Refrain x2]

[Bridge:]
What makes you think I would try (To run a game on you)
Just as sure as my name is D'wayne (I'll be there for you and I'll...)
Treat you just like a queen and give you fine things
And you'll never have to worry about another (in your place)
Believe me when I say

[Refrain x2]

[Verse 3]

Now you know I've never been the type to have
A loss for words
So I tell you these feelings I have for you
They're all so true girl
I heard someone say that love can be so blind
I'll give you your space to go and you know I'll always be there for you

[Bridge]

[Refrain x2]

[Accompaniment: w/ refrain]

Girl, I will be right there for you
Whenever you need me just call
Whatever you want

La La La La Da Da Da
La La La La Da Da Da

[Refrain: fade out]

I don't wish you no bad luck baby
I don't wish you no strain
I only wanted to expose your life to the finer things
I offer you my company, girl
You don't need no sympathy
You just need some one who cares

[Chores:]
Whatever you want
Girl you know I can provide
Whatever you need (when ever you need me)
Call 632-2135

Now maybe I should drive right over
Show you my new ride
Or take you shopping out on the town
Will that make you feel your best
Or go out of my way to make sure you have everything
I live to be the one who will always be there to give you

[Chores: x2]

[Bridge:]
So, what makes you think I would try to run a game on you
Just as sure as my name is D'wayne
I'll be there for you and I'll...
Treat you just like a queen and give you fine things
You'll never have to worry about another in your place
Believe me when I say

[Chores: x2]

Now you know I've never been the type to have
A loss for words
So I tell you these feelings I have for you
They're all so true girl
I heard someone say that love can be so blind
I'll give you your space to go
And you know I'll always be there for you

[Bridge]

[Chores: back ground till end of the song]

Girl, I will be right there for you
Whenever you need me just call
Whatever you want

I haven't seen your face in a year
I can't wait till I get there
Just to kiss and squeeze and hug
Girl you know the rest 'cause they tell me

It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California

Maybe I'll take the flight out tonight
and you can pick me up about 8
I don't know what airline girl
but I know it won't be late 'cause they tell me

It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California

Now I can't sleep at night
without your 8 x 10 by my side
that day will come
for us to be together
I'm not worried 'bout a thing
not even stormy weather...

Oh it may be cold on the east coast
but on the other side of town it never rains...

We have so much to talk about
a lot a catchin' up to do
I'll bring the diamond girl
because I'm so into you
cause they tell me...

It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California

Now since I'll be here at your place
lets take a weeks trip for two
We don't have to go to far
just as long as I'm with you
'cause they tell me...

It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California

Can we just be alone
without those other strangers
calling your phone
now I don't want to be
that selfish kind of guy
but tonight let me take you
on a natural high

just me and you alone

Now it may be cold on the east coast
but on the other side of town it never rains...

Now it may be cold on the east coast
but on the other side of town it never rains...

It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California

Now it may be cold on the east coast
but on the other side of town it never rains...

Now it may be cold on the east coast
but on the other side of town it never rains...

It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California

[fade out]

Tommorow Will Come And Girl I Can't Wait It's Our Anniversary
[Echo] Anniversary
The First Thing I'll Do Is Run Straight To You It Our Anniversary [Echo]
Anniversary

[Chorus]
It's Our Anniversary [Echo] It's Our Anniversary, Anniversary
It's Our Anniversary [Echo] It's Our Anniversary, Made For You And Me

And I'Ve Only Made Plans To Hold Your Little Hand It's Our
Anniversary[Echo]Anniversary

The Pleasure's All Mine Cuz We Have Seen Good Times It's Our
Anniversary Victoria Won't Be No Secret At The End Of The Day
It's Our Anniversary
[Echo]Anniversary
A Small Cup Of Tea To You And Me It's Our Anniversary

[Bridge]
All I Really Want To Say My Darling Today Is A Special Day We Call Our
Own So Take Me In Your Arms And Hold Me And Tell Me You Love Me
And I'll Be There For You

Do You Know What Today Is
Do You Know What Today Is
It's Our Anniversary (It's Our,It's Our Special Day)
Anniversary
Do You Know What Today Is
It's Our Anniversary Made For You And Me

Today Is A Special Day Not Just Any Day Cause You Can Have Everything
You Want Your Way Tell Your Supervisor Your Leaving Early Today And
I'M Going To Pay For The Rest Of Your Day

Do You Know What Today Is It's Our Anniversary,Anniversary [x2]

Today I Have Lots Of Fun Stuff For You Girl

Do You Know What Today Is It's Our Anniversary
Do You Know What Today Is It's Our Anniversary,Made For You And Me

I Know Girl
I Know
It's Our Anniversary.

And I Love You In A Special Way
I Rememeber The First Night
I Remember The First Day

Do You Know What Today Is It's Our Anniversary [Till Fade]

Yes
Tony Toni Tone
And DJ Quik
You didn't think we could flip it on yo ass, huh?
Something for the dance floor
In a real way
It's going down like this forever
And a day

Now what you hear is not a drag
Cuz Mr. DJ Quik got a brand new bag
But first I gotta bang bang
A boogie for the boogie
To the rhythm of the ghettoey streets
Check it out now
You trying to give me some Eight Ball
But no way
I'd rather have a Mimosa
With Crystal and O.J., yeah
Just a little something bubbly and tingly
To have me walking around naked
But wait a second

The function's on
Around midnight
What time is it
Are you inside
Available
To come and play
Give me a clue
So I don't have to
Look for you

[1:]
Come on let's get down, let's get down, let's get down
Come on let's get down
In my black Chevrolet
Come on let's get down, let's get down, let's get down
Come on let's get down, let's get down

Yeah, now we don't need a club
We can do it at my house
My front door's open so homey's can bust it out
And ladies if you're coming leave your children at the nursery
So you can get slow on the Anniversary
Kill me
I dip dip da
So don't be looking stupid when I unfasten your bra
You know you want to mack this
Because I come stronger than the IRS
Whenever you done got delinquent on your taxes

Now here I am
Staring at you
I need a drink
You need one too
Who is your friend
She don't look nice
But I know she will
Later on tonight
Come on lets get down

[1]

Now I'm at the club
And I'm off that drug
The one they call alcohol got me acting y'all
I hump two first before I hump two more
And now I'm throwing up my guts out the car door
Over consumption you know how it is y'all
Got your homey beggin' for some Pepto Bismol
But when my stomach's right I'll be back tonight
To get that lady I was grinding on the wall
Now that I feel a little better than I felt a little while ago, yeah
I'm going back to the same spot
Where I met you on the floor

Now table one, that's my folks
And table two, that's my folks
And everybody knows my name
Now table three that's B. Grund
And table four that's G-One
You best be prepared
Cuz it's all a game you know

Come on let's get down, let's get down, let's get down
Come on let's get down, let's get down, let's get down
Come on let's get down, let's get down, let's get down
Come on let's get down, let's get down, let's get down
In my black Chevrolet

I gotta get my groove on (keep movin', movin' and groovin')
I gotta get my groove on (keep shakin' that ass, shakin' that ass)
I gotta get my groove on (keep movin' and groovin', movin' and groovin')
I gotta get get my groove on (keep shakin' that ass, shakin' that ass)
I'm groovin' (say what?)
Movin' (yeah)
Yeah

[1: until fade]

[No lyrics]

I'm comin' home to you, wear something see-through
So I can see your heart
For night can never come soon enough for me
I watch the sky all day

Night is where I find you and peace of mind
My days are filled with glee
That's why I truly give you what you need
Because you love me for me

Good runs all through you, I can't help myself
You found my weakest spot
But better woman to be there to sit next to
That's why I'll always be with you

Yes, I'm funny like a clown, but I'm never down
As long as you're around
There will never be another one for me
'Cause you are shinin' for me

Ooh... ooh...
Oh... oh...
Oh... oh... oh...
Oh... oh... oh... oh...

You'll never have to beg me to come to bed
I'll warm your bed each night
If you want me to that's what I will do
That's why I'll always be with you

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I been in some hard times, I seen a lot of good times
But everyday I count my blessings this way 'cause I know that everyday's a different day. My friends can change but his will never change.
And I knew there would be some time, when I would second guess my mind.

So I kept on walking, kept on striving,
Kept on singing and guess who showed up.

As I walked down the street one day, I thought I heard a brother say
'Living in bad conditions can make you feel like no one, ' As long as I, that's why I always try and do my best to search inside.
But I knew there would be a day, when I had to look the other way.

So I close my eyes and kept on pushin'
I just kept looking and guess who showed up.

I told myself one day to falll on my knees and pray
And never listen to noone if they can't be true to you
No one should spend precious time living for material love
His money, no money no money, can make me happy.
Now it looks a lot clearer outside, 'cause I'm using my eyes.

I close my eyes and... Kept on pushing,
I just stopped looking and guess who showed up.

My friend won't let you down, He's always been around.
That's one thing I know for sure. Even when I'm wrong, he's right at my door.
He'll never ignore.

Yes, I got a lotta things to say, I can't say them in all one day.
I'll take no credit for the blessings that He's given to me
Without Him I know that Saadiq could never, ever, ever be.
When I thought it couldn't get no better, just when I thought it was almost over.

Oh noooo
I close my eyes and kept on pushin'
I just kept looking and guess who showed up.

Oooooh, oooh...

I close my eyes and kept on pushin'
I just kept looking and guess who showed up.
I told myself one day, to fall on my knees and pray. (4 x's)

I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown

I'm leaving this town, I'm movin' out my bags today
I'm leaving this town, no matter what they tell me
'Cause selling dope would kill me
I'm leaving this town 'cause I gotta go

I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
I'm packing my bags, baby
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
I'm leavin' this town

I'm leavin' this town 'cause I want no problems
I'm leavin' this town tomorrow night I'm all packed up
I'm leaving this town 'cause I gotta go, the Lord knows
I'm leaving this town to become a star, I'm goin' far

I'm leaving this town, I'm on my may
I'm leaving this town, I'm goin' to stay
I'm leaving this town for no one knows me better
And no ones gonna treat me like I do now

Watchin' I just hang around and watch my friends
Well, my friends I'm leaving this town
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown

I'm packing my bags, baby
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
I got a one way ticket outta here
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown

I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown

I'm leavin' this
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
I'm leavin' this
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown

I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown

I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown

I put it down for the LBC
(I put it down for a place called Queens)
You know I represent the 213
(I hold it down for the big city)

I keep it gangsta for all my young G's
(All the P Y T's with their own car keys)
I put it down for all the ladies
(ladies, ladies, ladies)
It's all about you

I tried to look the other way
The day you passed me by
I saw you holding Q Tip's hand
And girl **** near died

They way you hold that cosmo
Just fits you to a tee
But I just wish that you were sitting
Right next to me

I wonder what was on God's mind
The day that He made you
I know He wrote a new commandment
After He was through

But every time I see you
I find something new
But I just gotta have you

I really want you
I just gotta have you
I really want you
I just gotta have you

Me and nephew snoop was eating
At the serving spoon
And my partner skin it back
Was sitting with us too

And all of a sudden
Your body was in sight
I couldn't finish breakfast
Now something just ain't right

Now Snoop is looking like
What the **** is wrong with you?
I said, "I know you understand"
You've been through a few
But this one was special, special to me
Is it my imagination killing me

I really want you
I just gotta have you

You, I ever want is you
I just gotta have you
All I really want is you

I just can't fake it no more
I can't take it no more
I need you in my life for sure
My wife for sure

No turning back on ya
It's on and crackin'
Pure satisfaction
Girl that's what's happenin'

I appropriate game
You know my name
Abstract hits
And the bag top splits

My man need a lady
No matter the kind
A diamond shinning like you
You know is hard to find

Time brings change
And change brings time
My nephew want you
'Cause you so fine

A woman choose a man
It's a real motee
Make a choice 'cause me and Ray
We never have beef

Me and Snoop we go hard
Real macaroni's
Why you think that we want
To have this ceramony. Snoop Dog

It's something special bout you baby boo
I need to know right here right now
What you really wanna do

I really want you I just gotta have you I really want you I just gotta have you
I really want you I just gotta have you I really want you I just gotta have you

Ummah, Ummah, Ummah

S-A double-D-I-Q
Yo, he wanna get involved with you
Mr. S-A double-D-I-Q
Yo, he wanna get involved with you
Mr. S-A double-D-I-Q
Yo, he wanna get involved with you
Mr. S-A double-D-I-Q
Yo he wanna get involved

Met this girl walking in the ghetto
(Uh huh, uh huh)
Looking good but looking down
(What's you say, come on by)
Said she needed inspiration
(What'd you say)
I said, 'Get yo shit cause we're goin uptown'
(Uptown baby, uptown, say what)
I could tell she was feelin better
(Yeah, yeah come on, yeah)
When she got inside the car
(When she got inside the car)
She was a dark-skinned girl with pretty cornrows
(uh uh)
She was doin her best to try to hide her scars
(Say come on now, what you say now)

I don't really care
About that there, just get involved
Boy you, makin me feel, uh oh so real
Just get involved

Everytime i take you around friends
(Come on, everytime I take you around friends)
I catch them looking at you love
(Lookin' at you love, lookin' at you love like that)
You know it never ever bothered me
Because i know that i'm the one you're thinking of

Word up, word up, word up yo
Raphael just stopped in his tracks
Get involved and make it into the pack
You know the way that you present your thing
We in the belly so we might as well cling
The way you shine shorty you da shit
The princess in the pauper pit
We may be poor but we rich in soul
Just get involved and get in control
Just get involved and get in control
You know the way we do it, yo we roll

Oh, oh, oh, oh

You should be here
You should really be here with me, baby
You should be here
Girl, you know you drive me crazy

You should be here
You should really be here with me, babe
(ohh... ohh... ohh)
You should be here
I just wanna drive you crazy
You should be here in the mornin' time
When I'm makin' my breakfast
You should be here beneath me
To feel me, to heal me
You should be here to ride me
To trap me and climb me
You should be here, I'm a good man
And I work hard on my night job
You should be here
Let me show you what you're missin' every day
You should be here
Once I get you, you ain't never gonna walk away
You should be here
Well, I got more than just a big stick and some money
Girl, I wish you were here
You should be here, you should be here
You should be here in the evenin'
Get to squeezin', teasin'
Forget the reason
Why you're shook up
Oh, lately you should see the tricks that I got
Oh, for you, mama
Specially in bed my lady
Let's get lazy and make babies, you make me hot
You should be here
Let me show you what you're missin' every day, yeah
You should be here
Once I get you, you ain't never gonna walk away, yeah
You should be here
See, I got more thatn just some good dick and some money
Ooh, girl, I wish you were here
You should be here, you should be here
'Cause I don't like bein' lonely
You should be here with me, babe
You should be here with me, babe
Girl, you know you drive me crazy
Girl, you know you drive me crazy
You should really be here with me, babe
You should really be here with me, babe
I just wanna drive you crazy
I just wanna drive you crazy
You should be here
Oh... yeah (oh... yeah, yeah, yeah)
You should be here
Oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah
You should be here
Oh... oh... oh (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Ooh, girl, I wish you were here
Oh... oh... oh (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I wish you were here with me, baby
Girl, I wish you were here
You should be here
You don't know what you are missin'
You should be here
For in my dreams last night I think I had you anyway
You should be here
Well, I got more than just a big stick and some money
Ooh, girl, I wish you were here
You should be here, you should be here, yeah, yeah
Said I really want, babe
(I said I really want you, babe)
Said I really want, babe
(Wish you were here with me)
Said I really want, babe
Said I really want, babe
(oh, really, really want you alone with me)
Said I really want, babe
Said I really want, babe
(saidI really want you alone with me)
Said I really want, babe, hey, hey...