The One Before

Hurting for years but she hid it
She told you she healed but she didn't but you can't erase what's been written or given to her
You live and you learn your way
You told her that you would be different
You even swore to her that you meant it but you didn't even stay
You were exactly the same

She's been hurt
She's been torn
She's been lied to once before
So if your gonna love her
Then baby you better love her more than the one before
[x2]

Heartbeat beat slow looking for the peep hole
She already think you're probably hiding more than she know
Keepin evil intensions hidden beneath the sweet soul but always keep them separate like light, dark, clean clothes
You keep a clean nose and a filthy ho
Who be willing to do things
No one else will know but we know you play them game
Snatch up all the points and leave her that change but God gave her that butt
And God gave her that frame
And God gave her that smile
And God gave her that face
And God gave her this town
And God gave her that name
That you couldn't forget it then you out your brain
And I ain't on her team
I'm just saying what you ought to see
If you suppose to be with her
Then why the hell you calling me
Your actions are appalling me
I don't know what your problem be
Cause I look at her and I see that's where you really outta be

Cause she's been hurt
She's been torn
She's been lied to once before
So if your gonna love her
Then baby you better love her more than the one before or just don't love her no more
And watch her walk out that door
Instead of trying to chase her
You should be willing to save her for you don't have her no more
Cause she's been holding on for way too long
Being mistreated you act like you didn't see it until she walked out that door

Cause she's been hurt
She's been torn
She's been lied to once before
So if your gonna love her
Then baby you better love her more than the one before