If You Want Me Back
I know you want me back
I can hear it in your voice
you beg, you say, “it will be different this time”
Just like it was the time before and the time before that.
Why do you want me back?
You think I’m the answer to all of your problems
You think I give you purpose in life
You think I am your burden to bear
But mama let me tell you,
I am nobodies to own
You always told me never to be trapped
You warned me to stay free
You used to say, “honey, don’t end up like me”
And when I check that box, “emancipated” I am free
I break those chains which you have built for me
I thought that’s what you wanted for me.
I am free to be my own woman
I’m better off without you, trust me I am.
But no mama, You want me back.
Well, If you want me back some things have got to change
It’s got to be a give and take-an equal exchange
Let’s have a real relationship: let me explain:
Promise you’ll accept me
And I promise to forgive you
Promise you won't hit me
And I promise not to resent you
That’s all I want, and that’s not a lot to ask
But if you don't start respecting me
Then mama, I ain’t never comin’ back