Respect (The Way It Goes) Lyrics

We were like two birds flying so high as the clouds
We were so silly in love
But things changed you became possessive
You're not the man I used to know

Why did you change on me
Think about your mama
Before you take me low
Treat me with respect

That should be the way it goes
I know you're not my daddy
I refuse to be controlled
Treat me with respect

That should be the way it goes (chorus)
Think before you disrespect me
Think before you play your silly games
Think before you scream at me
Think before you call me out my name
You better think about every little thing

That you do to me
Cause a stone'll happen to you

[Chorus]
Think before you cheat on me
Think before you take her home tonight
Think before you say your sorry
Think before it's too late, stop wasting time
Better think about every little thing

That you do to me
'Cause a stone'll happen to you

[Chorus: x 2]

Boy I won't be with you if you won't respect me
Will never happen so you better think
If you treat me right I'm gon make you happy
So you better think

[Chorus: x 2]