Ashanti Album

2008, It's been about 4 years now
I've been through a lot
I've experienced life
I've experienced death
I felt pain I never felt before
I've been on top
I've experienced not being on top
So when they ask me
What am I declaring?
I'm declaring me
I am... the declaration.

[Chorus:]
After all of the times that we tried,
I found out we were living a lie
And after all of this love that we made,
I Know Now you don't love me the same

The way that I love
(The way that I love you)

The way that I love
(The way that I love you)

The way that I love
(The way that I love you)

[Verse 1]
I woke up kinda early today, and something told me from that moment it wouldn't be the same
Felt like you were hidin' something, but I didn't push it,
I didn't complain or say nothing
I tried to play like I didn't see it,
'cause deep down I know I didn't wanna believe it
There it was, it was you and her,
you left your sidekick on the night stand and I read

[Pre-Hook]
Everything you did and everything you said,
now I'm standin' here lookin' like damn
I thought it was you and I,
now all I gotta say is why

[Chorus]

[x3]
The way that I love
(The way that I love you)

[Verse 2]
I noticed now that when I'm around, you be tryin' to lock the door, whispering on the phone
Now wait a minute,
since we been in this house you ain't never did this before, tell me what's this about..
(What's this about)
I tried to sit and say to myself,
this here is too good, he don't want nothin' else

There it was, it was you and her,
you left the credit card receipt inside the beamer with

[Pre-Hook]
Everything you bought
And everything you spent, now I'm standing here
once again I thought it was you and I,
now all I have to say is why

[Chorus]

[x3]
The way that I love
(The way that I love you)

Oh Oh
You lied
You lied
Oh why
Why
Yes
Why'd you have to lie to me
Why'd you have to lie to me-e
Why'd you have to lie to me
Why, why, why, why
You lied, you lied, you lied
We made, we made, we made
Oh

[Verse 1]
It's killin' me to think that you don't want it no more
I should've learned my lesson when you f*cked up before
You said some things (I said some things) seems like this thing is over
Cause you ain't call, since you've been gone

[Pre Chorus]
But I ain't gonna stress about it anymore
And I ain't gonna cry another night, no
You're gonna miss this chick right here
You're gonna miss this chick, I swear

[Verse 2]
I hate to admit it, my heart was all in it
Like a fatal attraction happened, cause now it's killin' me
I can't eat, I can't sleep, I can't breathe
I just want you back with me baby

I can't help but think that when your love is gone
I'm gonna find it hard to keep myself from holdin' on
And when I try to justify what you did wrong
It's like I'm constantly reminded that I can't move on

[Pre Chorus]
But I ain't gonna stress about it anymore
And I ain't gonna cry another night, no
You're gonna miss this chick right here
You're gonna miss this chick, I swear

[Bridge]
I'm tired of thinkin' that we could've made it, my heart keeps on achin
And I just can't take it, hey
I feel so weak (I can't breathe) I just want you back with me baby

I can't help but think that when your love is gone
I'm gonna find it hard to keep myself from holdin' on
And when I try to justify what you did wrong
It's like I'm constantly reminded that I can't move on

[Pre Chorus/Chorus]
See ain't nobody's out there like mine, you're in it for the very last time
You're gonna miss this chick right here, you're gonna miss this I swear

But I ain't gonna stress about it anymore
And I ain't gonna cry another night, no
You're gonna miss this chick right here
You're gonna miss this chick, I swear

[Verse 1]
I must admit I was set trippin', early on
So not my self, boy you had me completely gone
I lost my cool when I found out 'bout you
And how cowardly you move, I'm just glad that now I'm through
I'm so over you

[Chorus]
I am finished cryin over your lyin', over denyin', I am so over you, so over you
Said I'm finished with it, ain't no more hurtin' over here
I done lost my cool for just a minute, but I'm back and I'm doin my thing again
Said I'm finished with it, ain't no more hurtin' over here
And I got my mind right, ain't no more late nights waitin' up on ya

I'm so over you, over you, over you, over you, over you now
I'm so over you, over you, over you, over you, over you now
I'm so over you

[Verse 2]
Now we done been through this same cycle, time and time
Let you back in even when you broke this heart of mine
I've had enough, boy I swear this time I'm done
You can pack up all your stuff, frankly I don't give a f*ck
I'm so over you

[Chorus]
I am finished cryin over your lyin', over denyin', I am so over you, so over you
Said I'm finished with it, ain't no more hurtin' over here
I done lost my cool for just a minute, but I'm back and I'm doin my thing again
Said I'm finished with it, ain't no more hurtin' over here
And I got my mind right, ain't no more late nights waitin' up on ya
I'm so over you, over you, over you, over you, over you now
I'm so over you, over you, over you, over you, over you now

[Bridge]
I got my swagga back again, and no, I'm not tryna be your friend
And no, ain't no hittin' this again
Ain't no late nights waitin' up on ya, cause I'm so over you

Said I'm finished with it, ain't no more hurtin' over here
I done lost my cool for just a minute, but I'm back and I'm doin my thing again
Said I'm finished with it, ain't no more hurtin' over here
And I got my mind right, ain't no more late nights waitin' up on ya

Said I'm finished with it, ain't no more hurtin' over here
I done lost my cool for just a minute, but I'm back and I'm doin my thing again
Said I'm finished with it, ain't no more hurtin' over here
And I got my mind right, ain't no more late nights waitin' up on ya

[Verse 1]
I couldn't fall asleep late last night, thinkin' what we had just might be all over baby
And I don't know if you meant what you said when you told me you was sick of tryin', you was
sick of fightin', cryin', lyin' and didn't wanna do this again
We may have said some things, we may have did some things, we should've never did
But we both know it takes more just to apologize, boy
But from what I'm feelin' inside, boy I'm yours, and boy you're mine
And even if I said I was leavin' babe, I couldn't picture no more you and me
See, I ain't perfect babe, and you ain't perfect baby, so listen to the realest thing that I
can say

[Chorus]
Sometimes it's a struggle babe, and it only hurts cause I love you baby
And for what it's worth, I will struggle babe, cause I wanna be in your life, so I'mma keep
tryin'
Over and over and over and over again, over and and over and over again
(Til we get it right baby)
Over and over and over and over again

[Verse 2]
See, we done been together for a few years now, and ain't no way we just gon sit right here
and throw it out
See even if it's my mistake, or if it's your mistake, and we would scream and shout
You gotta know I love you babe, and I'mma show you babe, we can work this out
So many nights when we would tear rooms up in this house
And we both know, we're both wrong - what is this about?
But when I look into your eyes, I'm in your heart, and you are in mine
Even if I said I was leavin' babe, I couldn't picture no more you and me
See, I ain't perfect babe, and you ain't perfect baby, so listen to the realest thing that I can say

[Chorus]
Sometimes it's a struggle babe, and it only hurts cause I love you baby
And for what it's worth, I will struggle babe, cause I wanna be in your life, so I'mma keep tryin'
Over and over and over and over again, over and and over and over again
(Til we get it right baby)
Over and over and over and over again

[Bridge]
Said I don't wanna be alone baby, cause you are everything I know baby
See, you're everything I need, and you're everything I see, and you're everything I feel, and
you're everything in me

Said I don't wanna be alone baby, cause you are everything I know baby
See, you're everything I need, and you're everything I see, and you're everything I feel, and
you're everything in me

[Chorus]
Sometimes it's a struggle babe, and it only hurts cause I love you baby
And for what it's worth, I will struggle babe, cause I wanna be in your life, so I'mma keep tryin'
Over and over and over and over again, over and and over and over again
(Til we get it right baby)
Over and over and over and over again

[Breakdown]
Over and over and over and over and over and over, over agai..yayi..yayi...yayi.
Said, I don't wanna be without you bae, cause I love you babe.
Said, I wanna be in your life, so I'mma keep tryin'
Over and over, and over and over and over and over, over again
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Oh, said I love you babe. I don't wanna see you leave me baby
Hold on...baby, just hold on. Mmmhmmm, cause all I need is you...

[Chorus]
Boy, if I was your girl...friend. I would let you touch everything that I am
Boy, if I was your girl friend (ahh) I wouldn't mind gettin' crazy baby
It could be yours if I was your lady

[Verse 1]
I can see when you when I close my eyes
I can feel you, I can touch you, I can taste you babe
While I'm in between these sheets layin' wide awake
I'm here thinkin' bout this love I would love to make
Ooh, how can't I fantasize about you babe?
And there's no other way that I can say it, I just wanna be
You and me, you and me, you and me, hey baby, if I was your

[Chorus]
Boy, if I was your girl...friend. I would let you touch everything that I am
Boy, if I was your girl friend (ahh) I wouldn't mind gettin' crazy baby
It could be yours if I was your lady

[Verse 2]
I could almost feel your body over mine, as you run your fingertips right across my spine
Ohh, ain't nothin' I won't do to make you mine
I will let you take control of what I have inside
And I can feel your heart beatin' right next to mine
And everything you feel, I see it right in your eyes
This could be, you and me, you and me, you and me...hey baby, if I was your

[Chorus]
Boy, if I was your girl...friend. I would let you touch everything that I am
Boy, if I was your girl friend (ahh) I wouldn't mind gettin' crazy baby
It could be yours if I was your lady

[Breakdown]
If I was your girlfriend, ooh, ooh, I would give you everything boy
If I was your girl, girlfriend yeah, yes
I would give all of me to you

[Chorus]
Boy, if I was your girl...friend. I would let you touch everything that I am
Boy, if I was your girl friend (ahh) I wouldn't mind gettin' crazy baby
It could be yours if I was your lady

If I was your lady baby, I could drive you crazy
If I was your lady baby, yeah yeah

(feat. Robin Thicke)

The things you make me do (ooh, oh babe, oh darling, oh no)
The things you make me do
The things you make me do
The things you make me do

[Verse 1]
I think every part of me, is addicted to your touch
Cause everything I got inside of me, got me needin' you so much

[Pre Chorus]
Got me open, got me coastin', got me floatin' babe
Got me jonesin', got me zonin', got me coin' craze
Boy, I'm shakin', body achin', got me waitin' babe
These are all the things, the things you make me do

[Chorus]
I'll be your wife, I'll be the air you breathe
I'll be your drug, do anything to me
I'll wash your dishes, blowin' kisses in the bubbles babe
I'll be your bad girl that loves to get in trouble, babe

I'll be your wife, I'll be the air you breathe
I'll be your drug, do anything to me
Take you shoppin' for some (?) buy you'll jewelry babe
And all my friends they think I'm crazy, the things you make me do

[Verse 2 (Robin Thicke)]
Voice soft, the crazy hoarse, (can't get on the floor?)
Private performance, I'm beggin' - beggin for more
You're so naughty and nice, you're so naughty and nice
Run Ashanti, run, you know I wanna chase it

[Pre Chorus]
Got me open, got me coastin', got me floatin' babe
Got me jonesin', got me zonin', got me coin' craze
Boy, I'm shakin', body achin', got me waitin' babe
These are all the things, the things you make me do

[Chorus]
I'll be your wife, I'll be the air you breathe
I'll be your drug, do anything to me
I'll wash your dishes, blowin' kisses in the bubbles babe
I'll be your bad girl that loves to get in trouble, babe

I'll be your wife, I'll be the air you breathe
I'll be your drug, do anything to me
Take you shoppin' for some (?) buy you'll jewelry babe
And all my friends they think I'm crazy, the things you make me do

[Verse 3]
It's like your a fairy take, almost too good to be true
Cause even when I go to sleep at night, my body still be dreamin' you, hey, yeah

[Pre Chorus]
Got me open, got me coastin', got me floatin' babe
Got me jonesin', got me zonin', got me goin' craze
Boy, I'm shakin', body achin', got me waitin' babe
These are all the things, the things you make me do

[Chorus]
I'll be your wife, I'll be the air you breathe
I'll be your drug, do anything to me
I'll wash your dishes, blowin' kisses in the bubbles babe
I'll be your bad girl that loves to get in trouble, babe

I'll be your wife, I'll be the air you breathe
I'll be your drug, do anything to me
Take you shoppin' for some (?) buy you'll jewelry babe
And all my friends they think I'm crazy, the things you make me do

I'm crazy babe, they think I'm crazy babe,
(You're so naughty and nice, you're so naughty and nice)
Hey
(They think I'm crazy)
Ohh, ohh
(Run Ashanti, run, you know I wanna chase it)
Hey, They don't know what you to do me babe
(ohh, ohh babe)
They don't know what you do to me babe, they don't know what you do to me babe
Hey babe, hey babe

[Chorus]
How could I ever wanna lose your love?
Why would I ever wanna lose your trust?
Cause there ain't nothin' in these streets for me
Oh, no baby, baby

[Verse 1]
I guess it's safe to say that you're my everything
Cause when you're gone away, I feel like everything
Is at the bottom of my list, and all I wanna do is taste your lips on my lips

And ain't no way I'm givin' this love to nobody else, cause they ain't worth it
And what we got ain't far from perfect, cause we got ours and they still searchin' babe

[Chorus]
How could I ever wanna lose your love?
Why would I ever wanna lose your trust?
Cause there ain't nothin' in these streets for me
Oh, no baby, baby

How could I ever wanna lose your love?
Why would I ever wanna lose your trust?
Cause there ain't nothin' in these streets for me
Oh, no baby, baby

[Verse 2]
Now I can say it over and over again, I'm yours and I ain't goin' nowhere
And I know that ain't nobody out there better for me than you
Ain't no way I'm givin' this love to nobody else, cause they ain't worth it
What we got ain't far from perfect, cause we got ours and they still searchin'

[Chorus]
How could I ever wanna lose your love?
Why would I ever wanna lose your trust?
Cause there ain't nothin' in these streets for me
Oh, no baby, baby

How could I ever wanna lose your love?
Why would I ever wanna lose your trust?
Cause there ain't nothin' in these streets for me
Oh, no baby, baby

[Bridge]
Let's go
Yeah, yeah
There ain't nothin' in these streets for me baby, baby hey
Baby, baby,
Heyayayayayeahhhyeahhhughhyeahhyayi (you get the point) Wooohoooo whoa

[Chorus]
How could I ever wanna lose your love?
(ain't nobody lovin' you like I do)
Why would I ever wanna lose your trust?
(and ain't nobody lovin' me like you..whew!)
Cause there ain't nothin' in these streets for me
Oh, no baby, baby

How could I ever wanna lose your love?
(I don't see nothin' out there)
Why would I ever wanna lose your trust?
(Cause I got everything, everything right here)
Cause there ain't nothin' in these streets for me
Oh, no baby, baby
(And you keep takin' me highhhughhh)

Mmhmmm, hey. That's my baby, yeah, say that's my baby. That's my mm ooh.
Mmmhmm. That's my baby, y'all, my baby, you're my baby, heyiyayi

[Chorus]
When my man leave the house, I know he comin' right back
I got that good good, I got that good good
No matter how much he might try to act, he know just where it's at
I got that good good, I got that good good

I put it on him right, I do it every night
I leave him sittin' mouth open like wheww
So I don't worry bout nobody takin' mine
Cause I know just the right thing to do (I got that good good)

[Verse 1]
I ain't never had a problem with the one (no)
Never been worried bout him ever cheatin' on me (fa'sho)
Cause when I say I got that pop lock and drop it believe me
If I'm with you, it's gon' kill you on the days you don't see me

See the things I possess, a lot of women don't (don't)
And the things I'mma do for mine, most won't (won't)
I hear 'em talkin' bout it when I'm up in the salon
Cryin' cause they man ain't come home, I try to tell 'em

[Chorus]
When my man leave the house, I know he comin' right back
I got that good good, I got that good good
No matter how much he might try to act, he know just where it's at
I got that good good, I got that good good

I put it on him right, I do it every night
I leave him sittin' mouth open like wheww
So I don't worry bout nobody takin' mine
Cause I know just the right thing to do (I got that good good)

[Verse 2]
Ladies don't believe half what you hear, cause it's all a waste of time
If you know you got that good, good good, everything will be just fine
So let your man be the man when he's in public (in public)
Even though behind the scenes y'all be runnin (be runnin')
Let him run with his boys, let him play his little games,
Let him drive his caddilac, don't worry he'll be back

[Chorus]
When my man leave the house, I know he comin' right back
I got that good good, I got that good good
No matter how much he might try to act, he know just where it's at
I got that good good, I got that good good

I put it on him right, I do it every night
I leave him sittin' mouth open like wheww
So I don't worry bout nobody takin' mine
Cause I know just the right thing to do (I got that good good)

[Bridge]
If you got that good good and you know it, ladies show him where's it at
(right here) Where it's at (right here)

See, I don't know what them other girls be doin, they be cryin' bout they man
Cause they always losin'
They need that (good good) gotta have that (good good) to keep him (good good)
You need that (good good)

[Chorus]
When my man leave the house, I know he comin' right back
I got that good good, I got that good good
No matter how much he might try to act, he know just where it's at
I got that good good, I got that good good

I put it on him right, I do it every night
I leave him sittin' mouth open like wheww
So I don't worry bout nobody takin' mine
Cause I know just the right thing to do (I got that good good)

When my man leave the house, I know he comin' right back
I got that good good, I got that good good
No matter how much he might try to act, he know just where it's at
I got that good good, I got that good good

I put it on him right, I do it every night
I leave him sittin' mouth open like wheww
So I don't worry bout nobody takin' mine
Cause I know just the right thing to do (I got that good good)

(feat. Akon & Nelly)

Chorus
The way that you walkin, the way that you talkin
you're the one i want to spend this night with
tryna get in them draws and bang it out til the morning
i can already tell you want it
cause you shakin it all for me, givin it all to me
rubbin dat body on me
keep on shakin it all for me, givin it all to me
rubbin dat body on me

Verse 1(Ashanti)
Hey boy
I think i just might wanna come see you tonight
and you can have your way boy
i know its been a while since you made my body right
now i've been waiting patiently, anticipating you and me
and it aint no question cuz boy i love you when you put that body on me
Chorus
The way that you walkin, the way that you talkin
you're the one i want to spend this night with
tryna get in them draws and bang it out til the morning
i can already tell you want it
cause you shakin it all for me, givin it all to me
rubbin dat body on me
keep on shakin it all for me, givin it all to me
rubbin dat body on me

Verse 2(Nelly)
Hey how you doin mama
I need to know ur name
You givin me the eye eye
Im givin you the same
It just hit me right now
What we should do today
Go tell you friends bye bye
And lets go hop a plane
Its no mistaken the attractions ironic
I wanna make you someone more then just a a bon in my closet
I wanna win that type of relationship
Where you wanna come hang when your man is trippin
You say your short this month and your late on your rent
He took your car watchin me hold this
Hey hey you see oohhh
You see lil mama outta control

Chorus
The way that you walkin, the way that you talkin
you're the one i want to spend this night with
tryna get in them draws and bang it out til the morning
i can already tell you want it
cause you shakin it all for me, givin it all to me
rubbin dat body on me
keep on shakin it all for me, givin it all to me
rubbin dat body on me

Verse 3(Nelly)
Shorty movin closer and closer
And slower and lower yeah
I think she know she makin me hard
Got every man in the club like oh my God
She slicker then lody dody
She work her body body
When you done her at the party
Meet me down there in the lobby
And ill be waitin on yah
And no debatin on yah
I got a seat for yah
We can let the top back and ohhhhhhh
We don’t have to stop girl nooooooo
I got a lil something I wanna shoooooowww
Believe me your strong
Lil mama please don’t make me wait too long

Chorus(x2)
The way that you walkin, the way that you talkin
you're the one i want to spend this night with
tryna get in them draws and bang it out til the morning
i can already tell you want it
cause you shakin it all for me, givin it all to me
rubbin dat body on me
keep on shakin it all for me, givin it all to me
rubbin dat body on me

I would never let a tear
Fall from your eyes
(Oh, no, no, no)
Cause everything
Tou are to me
(Ooooh)
I could never let you
Hurt inside
You mean so much
And I'm so thankful
That your in my life
And I appreciate your love
And all your sacrifice

Without you by my side
I never could survive
I wouldn't be the woman
Standing here
Before your eyes
You taught me strength
And you gave me guidance
Whenever faith was lost
You were there to find it

And all because
A mother's love
Is unconditional
With all my heart
And all my soul
I wanna let you know

Said I thank you
And I love you
And I would never
Ever place
No one above you
Said I thank you
And yes I love you
And I would never
Ever place
No one above you

And I love you

[Verse 1]
They'll try to make you feel, that you're not good enough
You feel so incomplete, don't let them change you
Show this whole world that you were made to

[Chorus]
Shine, they can't shut out your light, no matter how hard they try
They try, but they never can win, cause they can't stop what's inside
They'll try to take you, try to break you down, remember you are born to shine

[Verse 2]
Don't let them make you think, that you're not pretty enough
You're beauty runs so deep, so deep inside you
And you know that's the reason why you

[Chorus]
Shine, they can't shut out your light, no matter how hard they try
They try, but they never can win, cause they can't stop what's inside
They'll try to take you, try to break you down, remember you are born to shine

[Bridge]
There's a fire inside of you, that they can never, ever understand
Take that light and burn strong and bright and

Shine, they can't shut out your light, no matter how hard they try
They try, but they never can win, cause they can't stop what's inside
They'll try to take you, try to break you down, remember you are born to shine
They'll try to take you, try to break you down, remember you are born to shine
They'll try to take you, try to break you down, remember you are born to shine

[Outro]
You're born to (shine) you're born to (shine) said you're born to (shine)
You're born to (shine) you're born to (I said shine) you're born to (shine)
You're born to, you're born to, you're born to, you're born to, you're born to

[Chorus]
Never thought you'd be like, be like that ooh
But you know it all comes right back, comes right back ooh
Baby I'm still here, I'm still here, I'm still here
Baby I'm still here, I'm still here ooh

Never thought you'd be like, be like that ooh
But you know it all comes right back, comes right back ooh
Baby I'm still here, I'm still here, I'm still here
Baby I'm still here, I'm still here ooh

[Verse 1]
I used to look into your eyes and think, that you were the one that was meant for me
Everything that you would say, I believed it
You manipulated me, did it so creatively
Slowly took away from me, most of my integrity
Used to say that "I could be, everything and all you need"
Started doing little things back then I couldn't see, but now
That the rain is gone, yes I'm still here

[Chorus]

(I'm still here, and I see you for who you are
And you're not far from the devil babe
So pack my heart, and run away, so far away, yeah)

[Verse 2]
They used to tell me I was nothin', and couldn't make it there
And so I made it, and they hated, cause I'm stayin' here
I put my trust into my faith everyday
With all the blood and sweat and tears
All the passion, all the years
Now with clouds and lovin' cheers
No more cryin', no more fears
Used to cry myself to sleep, thinkin' this could never be

And then I picked myself back up and stood on my two feet
And now that the rain is gone,

[Chorus]

(I'm still here, and I see you for who you are
And you're not far from the devil babe
So pack my heart, and run away, so far away, yeah)

Said I'm still here, said I'm still here
Said I'm still here, and I ain't no where
Hey, yeah, hey, yeah baby

Ohh, ohhh. Hey, hey, hey, said I'm still here

(Feat. Mario Winans)

(Intro)
Hey baby, tell me what you want to do
Ooh baby, 'cause I could give the world to you

(Pre-Chorus)
Hey baby, tell me what you want to do
Ooh baby, 'cause I could give the world to you
Sweet baby, look at what I'm going through
Baby, baby, I'm needing it - I'm wanting you

(Chorus)
We don't have to rush, but after the club I wanna feel your touch
'Cause I'm needing you, and I'm fiending you, I be sleeping you
And daydreaming you, I been seeing you with just me and you
If you feel it too, then say...

(1st Verse)
A crowded room and you're the only one I'm seeing
It's 3:00 o'clock, and usually I would be leaving
Now I believe everything happens for a reason
'Cause what I feel with you and me got me believing

(Bridge)
'Cause when I looked at you, I just couldn't move
So what are we gonna do
'Cause I'm feeling like I wanna leave with you (hey)
Whatchu wanna do?
'Cause I wanna leave with you

(Pre-Chorus & Chorus)

(2nd Verse)
I never knew that you could really have me fiending
Like a drug, controlling every part of me and
I wanna know, if we can get a little closer
And go somewhere, 'cause I just wanna get to know ya

(Bridge, Pre-Chorus & Chorus)