Intro)
Yeah…
Mmm, yeah, yeah
You know it’s deeper than the surface
Ayy…
(Verse 1)
You say you love me but love ain’t enough when respect don’t come with it,
Had to learn that talk is cheap, energy don’t lie, I can feel when it’s different.
I done gave my heart, gave my time, kept it real, no disguise,
But I’m done tryna teach grown hearts how to open eyes.
Family been movin’ shady,
Actin’ like they don’t know what they did lately,
Talkin’ behind closed doors, throwin’ shade but smilein’ daily,
Can’t hide from the truth, that light gon’ expose what’s crazy.
(Hook)
You gotta earn that love, yeah, you gotta learn that love,
It’s deeper than words, it’s actions, that’s what I’m askin’ of.
Treat me right, don’t play with my peace or my name tonight,
’Cause I’ve been through too much pain to just say “it’s fine.”
Yeah, you gotta earn that love, mm-hmm,
If you want my trust, yeah, you gotta show up.
(Verse 2)
Can’t deny what’s been shown too many times,
Truth cut deep but it free my mind.
They say blood thicker than water — sometimes,
But I seen family cross that line.
I ain’t perfect, I been learnin’ my ways,
Still, I pray for peace, I been earnin’ my grace.
Don’t hide when the real come knockin’,
Own up, don’t run, stop talkin’.
(Bridge)
Love don’t live where the fake reside,
Respect gotta match that vibe.
If you can’t stand on what you say,
Then don’t stand next to me, that’s fine.
Took my losses, learned my worth,
Now I guard my soul, my turf.
You can’t love me right if you ain’t healed first,
It’s a lesson, not a curse.
(Hook – Reprise)
You gotta earn that love, yeah, you gotta learn that love,
It’s deeper than words, it’s actions, that’s what I’m askin’ of.
Treat me right, don’t play with my peace or my name tonight,
’Cause I’ve been through too much pain to just say “it’s fine.”
Yeah, you gotta earn that love,
If you want my trust, yeah, you gotta show up.
(Outro)
No more hidin’, no more lies,
If you real, then let it shine.
Respect and love — that’s the price,
Earn it once, don’t lose it twice.
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