Syleena Johnson - Chapter 2: The Voice (2002) by Syleena Johnson (보컬) on maniadb.com

(Verse #1:)
One day I was feelin' low down
(Was havin') Bad thoughts like I won't be around
(Was thinkin') Maybe I should get out of this game
(I thought that) Nobody wanted to hear me sing
(I thought that) Nobody even knew my name
(I thought that) Maybe 'cause it was I didn't lose weight
(I thought that) I had failed and I felt so ashamed
(And not just) At my music, but at everything
(But then my) Momma said "don't you dare think that way"
(And my) Sisters told me not to lose my faith
(They told me) "Get on your knees and let GOD lead the way"
(And then I) Closed my eyes and I heard a voice say

(Chorus (2 Times):)
It told me "Stand up"
If you want to be seen,
It told me "Reach out"
So you can catch your dreams,
It told me "Cry out"
If you want to be heard
It told me "Be strong"
And take heed to my word"

(Verse #2:)


So from now on when I hear that voice say
(Stand up) I'm on my feet, and I'm showin' my face
(Because I) Won't go quietly into the night
(I will be) Strong and faithful, oh I will survive
(I will be) Honest to me, I will try even when I cry
(I will be) Humble, but fearless knowing the LORD by my side
(I won't take) Life for granted, I'll live everyday like my last
(I will make) Lemonade even when lemons is all I have
(I will pay) All my dues and tithes in Sundays
(I won't break) When haters test me, focused I will stay
(And when I) Cannot hide from those low down days
(I will just) Close my eyes and hear that voice say

(Chorus (2 Times)

(Intro:)
Live by and die by the power of the voice
The voice of strength, the voice of reason
The voice inside of me, the voice inside of you
Holds the key to the answers to the questions
And so my story continues, but this time I am guided by the voice
Of love, every step that I take
And every challenge that I face, and its says to me

Every time I think about the changes we've been going through
I think of how losing you would be the worst thing I could do
'Cause no one makes me feel this was, this calm, this warm, this whole, this safe
You humble me in every way with every single word you say

[Chorus:]
You make me wanna sing
You make me wanna shout
You make me wanna know, what love is all about
You make me wanna try
You show me I can fly
I'm so faithful to you
And though I'm just a girl caught up in this world
I want you to know I'll let all that go
To you I will be true
And line my life to show you
I'm so faithful to you

Love is patient, love is kind, for me your love comes right on time
I never knew I'd feel so good 'cause you always understood
And even though I went astray, you took me back and let me stay
Now that I changed my ways
I want to thank you for loving me anyway

[Chorus]

Whatever you do
I'll be right there, I'll be right there
And wherever you go
I'll be right there, I'll be right there
And whatever you need
I will supply, I will supply
"Cause I'm faithful to you
And only you, and only you

[Chorus]

(S. Johnson / D. Bastiany)


Come to me baby won't you come sit right here next to me
And tell me how your day has been while I rub your feet
Do you need a massage?
Maybe something to eat
All day you've been on the job
Now you belong to me, and baby

Chorus:
And now now that I ghot you baby
I'm gon' give all of me
'Cause you're the one for me
And now that you got me honey
You can be worry free
'Cause I got that thang you need

Talk to me darling
Tell how you want your bath to be
Maybe surrounded by some candlelight would be soothing
I just want you to feel like you are a king
'Cause when you do things for me
I feel just like a queen

Chorus

And now that I got you I'm not ever gonna lose you
'Cause I need you baby, and I love you baby
And now that you got me I'm gon' make sure that you never have to worry baby
'Cause I'm all the woman that you'll need

Chorus (x3) til Fade

It's crazy how the time goes by
and you faithfully everyday been by my side
Even through our hardest times
When I wouldn't talk to you or try to see your point of view
So I'm writing to let you know that your paitience and your graciousness gave
me strenght to help me grow
And I appreciate the things that you've done,
because your love have thought me how to be a better woman



Chorus

And you, Oh you, have always been down for me, even provided for me
And I, Oh I don't know would I'd do without you, cuz I can't be without you


And I'm sorry that I turned my back on you
And holding you responsible for me not loving you
And I know that I was wrong to feel that way
But you, where the closest one to me to blame
So I'm writing you to let you know that I was the only one responsible for my
pain and my worries at times when I feel worthless, you still listen to my
burdens and I'm so grateful

Chorus

Bridge
Im writing to tell you, can't be without you, oh please none above you, can't
be without you
I really do love you, can't be without you, I appreciate you and all that you
do.

Chorusx3

(Ooh..ooh..ooh)
ooh....ooh...
(ooh...ooh...ooh)
listen,baby

I dont see no rings on these fingers
so im not gonna deal with your drama
long as youre with me , you got to show respect
get out and get a job and bring home a check

see i will love you till the day i die
but never love you enough that imma live a lie
so three snaps up, three snaps down
wanna be treated like a king you better wear the crown

wanna play the boss (guess what)
you got to pay the cost (sho nuff)
you wanna wear the pants (guess what)
you got to be a man (sho nuff)

hangin out with your friends (guess what)
then watch what time you come in (sho nuff)
dont want to pay the bills (guess what)
i know somebody who will (sho nuff)

now we been shackin up (word) since 93 (word)
i aint gettin no younger (word), i need some guarentees (word)
the best years of my life (word) is what ive given you (word)
argue, fuss and fight (word), seems thats all you do

and us goin to church always in your plans
but come sunday morning you play sick in bed
see,i will love you till the day i die
but never love you enough to live a lie
so three snaps up, three snaps down
if you wanna be treated like a king you got to wear the crown

wanna play the boss (guess what)
you got to pay the cost (sho nuff)
you want to wear the pants (guess what)
you gotta be a man (sho nuff)

hangin out with your friends (guess what)
watch what time you come in (sho nuff)
dont want to pay the bills (guess what)
i know somebody who will (sho nuff)

(think weve got some issuse at hand)
we need to address 'em baby, yeah
(i need you to understand)
that ive got needs too
(over and over again)
yeah, i put up with your childish games
(i just cant be raisin' no man)
yeah, wanna be treated like a king you better wear the crown

want to play the boss (guess what)
you gotta pay the cost (sho nuff)
you wanna wear the pants, yeah (guess what)
you gotta be a man (sho nuff)

hangin out with your friends (guess what)
watch what time you come in (sho nuff)
dont wanna pay the bills (guess what)
i know somebody who will (sho nuff)

you hurt me for the last time (guess what)
its time to tell you whats on my mind (sho nuff)
always rippin runnin these streets (guess what)
well, i found some one thats gonna take care of me (sho nuff)

nothin but lies commin out your mouth (guess what)
might as well go on back to your mothers house (sho nuff)
cause you been messin around, yeah (guess what)
and now its time to put you down (sho nuff)

really aint commin to your door (guess what)
im not gonna take your shit no more (sho nuff)
ladies, ladies, ladies (guess what)
tell me can you feel me (sho nuff)

ladies,ladies, ladies (guess what)
tell me can you feel me (sho nuff)
ladies ,ladies, ladies (guess what)
tell me can u feel me (sho nuff)
ladies,ladies,ladies (guess what)
tell me can you feel me (sho nuff)

Another Lonely night
And you're on my mind
I can't sleep, can't eat
From what you done to me

Was she that fine
Was it that deep
For you to give yourself
So easily

And not consider my feelings
How could you be so ignorant
But I'm a woman of love
And not a woman of hate

So instead of wilin' out
I'll get out your way
It's obvious that the love is gone
So what in the hell am I supposed to say

You say it ain't that serious
But it IS that serious

[Chorus'
'Cause I'm gone cry I'm gone cry I'm gone cry I'm gone cry-cry for you
I'm gone Cry. I'm gone cry anyway
But I won't try I won't try I won't try I won't try-try for you
But I still won't try for you baby (No)

Now you calling me
With the baby please
Trying to make it somewhat like it used to be
No we can't be friends

'Cause when I talk to you
I catch them old feelings
It might make me want ya back
When it's dangerous to want ya back

So I'm cutting ya loose
Sick of being confused
Trying to lie to myself
Like I'm over you

And even though I care
I still don't want to bare
All this drama and pain
It's like I can't stop fallin'
So you would PLEASE stop callin;

[Chorus]

'Cause I'm gone cry I'm gone cry I'm gone cry I'm gone cry-cry for you
Said I'm gone Cry anyway
But I won't try I won't try I won't try I won't try-try for you
But I won't try baby (no no)

See I know that I'm gone Cry for you
But I Still won't try for you baby
'Cause I'm gone cry I'm gone cry I'm gone cry I'm gone cry-cry for you
But I won't try I won't try I won

See whether or not it's wrong or right
I don't wanna sleep another night
All alone in my cold, cold bed
When I could just go home with you instead
'Cause you look like you could lay me down
And give me lovin' like I bet you know how
Boy I'm feelin' you from head to toe
But are you all that I am looking for

[Chorus:]
See I'm lookin' for a man who know how to be a friend
Who knows how to be a man
Someone who can understand
Is that you baby
Someone to fulfill my needs
And be all about me
But knows when to let me breathe
Because I gotta do my thing
Is that you baby

See for me it's been quite some time
Since I had someone to call mine
And some could say that I'm a little picky
But I was that way 'cause I had to be
'Cause some men don't really understand me
And I can't tolerate no drama king
I'm just looking for someone who can be
Down for me when I need him to be

[Chorus (x2)]

I'm not lookin' for no drama
I'm not lookin' for no complicated situations
I'm just lookin' for a man who's got good conversation
And when it comes to love
He never shows hesitation

[Chorus]

I know that I made you wait for a very long time
'Cause I wasn't ready baby for you to come inside
I wanted you to know my name and not just what's between my thighs
I wanted you to play the game because I knew you get the prize
But the game is over baby, no more you need to fantasize
'Cause I'm not letting go so come and put your lips on mine
And I won't even hesitate, oh no baby not this time
I'm gonna give you all my loving. Gonna make up for lost time

[Chorus]
I just want to, I just want to break free
And let you put your hands all over me
I just want to lose control
Tonight I'm gonna let go
So baby come and put your arms around me
'Cause I think I'm ready to be all you need
And nobody has to know
Tonight I'm gonna let go

Won't you come a little closer while I slowly dim the lights
And put your hands up on my body. Baby you can take your time
Ain't no need to rush baby 'cause we got all night
I just want to scream your name and make you want to scream mine
I tried to fight the feelin' baby. Boy you got me hypnotized
But I can't help that I've been feenin' lately. I think about you all the time
Tonight I'm gonna get aggressive baby so don't you fear put up a fight
Tonight I'm gonna put it on you baby. Sit back, relax, enjoy the ride

[Chorus: x 4]

Something on your mind I feel it everytime I'm with you
If what you like to do is something I like to, let's get it tight

[Chorus:]
If you play your cards right
Everything will be alright with me
If you play your cards right
Everything will be alright with me

You won't have to hide what you feel inside
And be afraid to talk to me
Love is guaranteed
Play them right with me and you will see

[Chorus]

[Break]

[Chorus (repeat) til fade]

(S. Johnson / I. Barias / C. Haggins / F. Romano)


Just the mere thought of you
Makes me oohwee
And I, I, I, I, I, I
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh and
Every time you touch me I
I, I, I, I, I, I, I
Oh
Whoooooa so I
Chorus:
You make me feel so good
That I can't put it in words
And I feel so feel so good
'Bout you tat I can't put it in words

Every since word you say
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey,
I, I, I, I, I, uh I, I
See and I can't get enough of you 'cause I
Oohhhhhhhoohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

Chorus

I can't find the words to say it
Really I just can't explain it
I don't understand it
But I won't take it for granted
'Cause it makes me feel so good
And I don't know how I could
Let myself overlook it
A love so beautiful and pure

Chorus (x2)

See I don't know what to say about it
And I don't what do about it
So I I I I I I
So I I I I I I
OHHHHH

When I say I love you, and you don't respond,
It's ok cuz I know your heart,
Friends they think I'm a fool, for staying so true to you, but it's ok because
I'll play that part

Chorus
Even though you never say you love me,
I know you're always thinking of me,
And people try to hate on you, cuz they don't see you like I do, (no they don't)
And aint no matter what they say,you notice me everyday
And knowing that you care for me the way you give yourself so willingly

And I know there will there be times
To take time out and cater to my needs
But really that's cool cuz I'm not alone
Im with you even when you're gone

Bridge
Really you're so special to me
Nothing is better than to be
The part of my love that is so sweet
So you don't have to say a word
So when will I question your love for me
Though living with you is so complete
So you don't have to worry about me
Because I'm not going no where

See it ain't easy for me to open my heart & trust a total stranger
But i still believe that love would never put my heart in any danger
Anxious to see the final one who just wants to show me how beautiful love can be
And even though I am scared I know that he's out there just waiting to set me
free

(Chorus)
Like a flower waits to bloom in May I'll be patient
Cuz I believe in love
I'll stand alone but I won't give up I'll be patient
Cuz I believe in love
Even through the fears even through the pain I won't run away
Cuz I believe in love
And eventually love will bring to me the one for me
Cuz I believe in love

Some say that I should be bitter & untrustworthy
from all that I've been through
But why should I turn on love when its never turn on me its never been untrue
And just cause somebody didn't know how to treat me
Doesn't make love to blame
It just means i haven't met my ulitmate soulmate yet
And for that I'm willing to wait

(Chorus)

Believe in me I believe in you
I believe in dreams I believe in faith
I believe in love
(Chorus)3x

I know that I made you wait for a very long time
'Cause I wasn't ready baby for you to come inside
I wanted you to know my name and not just what's between my thighs
I wanted you to play the game because I knew you get the prize
But the game is over baby, no more you need to fantasize
'Cause I'm not letting go so come and put your lips on mine
And I won't even hesitate, oh no baby not this time
I'm gonna give you all my loving. Gonna make up for lost time

[Chorus]
I just want to, I just want to break free
And let you put your hands all over me
I just want to lose control
Tonight I'm gonna let go
So baby come and put your arms around me
'Cause I think I'm ready to be all you need
And nobody has to know
Tonight I'm gonna let go

Won't you come a little closer while I slowly dim the lights
And put your hands up on my body. Baby you can take your time
Ain't no need to rush baby 'cause we got all night
I just want to scream your name and make you want to scream mine
I tried to fight the feelin' baby. Boy you got me hypnotized
But I can't help that I've been feenin' lately. I think about you all the time
Tonight I'm gonna get aggressive baby so don't you fear put up a fight
Tonight I'm gonna put it on you baby. Sit back, relax, enjoy the ride

[Chorus: x 4]