September 16

I don't know why we even tried this in the first place But it all comes back to love Yeah, it all comes back to love (na, na, na) I been tryna do my best in the worst way 'Cause it all comes back to love Yeah, it all comes back to love (na, na, na) Met back in our twenties Ex-wife wanted money You still wanted me back then but now you do not love me No affection, no respect It's been too long since a check came my way Not the same ever since my father's death No excuses, yeah I know I been trying, I been trying June I'm fine, kids I'm fine I been lying, I been lying So much pressure, I can't sleep Everything about me aching It's so hard to accept my kid bringing home the bacon I'm at fault, I'm a loser, best believe I've heard it all From the girl of my dreams that I married in the fall And I get it, your resentment, yeah it's justified But I've had enough of arguing, I've had enough of crying I know that you're mad but you were mad when I was paid, too I'm feeling helpless I just hope our love saves you It's been over twenty years, recognize our blessings Even though that we can barely coexist for more than twenty seconds, damn I don't know why we even tried this in the first place But it all comes back to love Yeah, it all comes back to love (na, na, na) I been tryna to do my best in the worst way 'Cause it all comes back to love Yeah, it all comes back to love (na, na, na) I love you Jim, the way you grin, the way you make me laugh The way you helped me raise three angels, wouldn't take it back I think you're a genius, that's why I be stressing you CEO, CEO, I expect nothing less from you That's a compliment, I know that I should show more Gratitude for you, I know my attitude's been so poor But so have we but this is deeper than a bank account I know that I got pent up shit, I know I need to work it out Russell takes me traveling, he just does our balancing He knows that you're strong meanwhile he knows that I'm unraveling He's not taking sides, trust me he says that you're right He just tryna help us both, he don't wanna see us fight It rained when we got married and you know I loved the sun I know I blamed you for things outta your control But you're the one that I love Damn, that I love I'm sorry, I love you I don't know why we even tried this in the first place But it all comes back to love Yeah, it all comes back to love (na na na) I been tryna to do my best in the worst way 'Cause it all comes back to love Yeah, it all comes back to love (na na na) (Na, na, na, na) (Na, na, na, na) (Na, na, na, na) --- September 16 - Russ