Lyrics
Baby (baby, mmmm)
Expressing affection or endearment, possibly in a regretful tone
What can I do to make you forgive me
Asking for guidance on how to regain forgiveness
For ever cheating on you
Apologizing for past infidelity
See I was a fool, I plead insanity
Admitting foolishness and irrational behavior
I throw myself at your mercy
Submitting oneself to the other person's decision or judgment
So do what you will with me
Accepting consequences willingly
(Chorus) [2x]
Repetition of the plea for mercy
Have mercy, mercy, mercy on me
Reiterating the plea for forgiveness specifically for cheating
For cheatin' on you
-I don't know what I was thinking
Expressing regret for thoughtless actions
'Cause nobody could do me like you
Acknowledging the uniqueness of the person being apologized to
Lover, do you hear me
Attempting to communicate with the lover
I took your love for granted
Recognizing that the love given was not appreciated at the time
But now I see, I see
Realizing one's mistake and expressing understanding
I should've never let him in
Regret for allowing someone else into the relationship
I just misunderstood
Admitting a misunderstanding or misinterpretation
When I thought he'd give me
Seeking something from another person that was already available from the partner
What you already could
Realizing the partner's superior qualities compared to the other person
(Chorus) [2x]
Repetition of the plea for mercy
Yeah
Expressing acknowledgment or agreement
Well, well, well, well
-Alright, mmmm-mmmm
-Have mercy on me
-(Chorus)
Repetition of the plea for mercy
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