Lyrics
Hey listen honey, something you should know
Expressing urgency, addressing the listener affectionately
This can't wait
Highlighting the importance of the information
I've been meaning to tell you a long time ago
Indicating a delay in sharing something important
And today's that day
Today is the chosen time to reveal the information
I'll put it straight
Stating the intention to be direct and honest
No, it just can't wait
Emphasizing the immediacy of the revelation
Oh sure, it took a little time
Acknowledging the time it took to address the issue
I know that's true
Acknowledging the truth that the situation has been on the speaker's mind
But this business been preying on my mind
Expressing that the matter has been bothering the speaker since meeting the listener
Since I met you
Stating the core issue
The thing is babe,
Introducing the dilemma
Between your mama and yourself
Referring to a choice between the listener's mother and the listener
Forced to choose and without help
Being compelled to make a choice without assistance
With a margin, you know it's true
Indicating that there is a clear preference
The one I love
Revealing the person the speaker truly loves
Well, it's eh, probably you
Qualifying the choice with uncertainty
C'mon now, stay a little while
Requesting the listener to stay for a while
Before you go
Before the listener leaves, urging them to stay longer
This thing, it's been preying on my mind
Reiterating that the issue has been troubling the speaker's mind
But even so
Despite the issue, affirming a certain knowledge
This I know
Emphasizing the speaker's certainty about something
You've got to know
Stressing the importance for the listener to know something
It's got to show
Asserting that the truth needs to be evident
Yeah, I've got to let her go
Expressing the necessity of letting go of someone
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