Part I: Participate
[Verse 1]
Asking where that boy went
Left that front door open
I've been on a road trip
I'm so glad you noticed
Always end up saying "we should chill some time"
I wish you would make some time for me just one time
One time is all it takes for me
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause I been out here grinding all alone
Living, working, dreaming all alone
If I want it, I can get it on my own
But I can't fall in love alone
That's why I need you girl
[Chorus]
I need you to participate
Don't dissipate or go missing, babe
We can find love if you're with it babe
So let's get it babe
But I need you to participate
Ah yeah
I need you to participate
I need you to participate
'Cause I been out here grinding all alone
Living, working, dreaming all alone
If I want it, I can get it on my own
But I can't fall in love alone
That's why I need you girl
[Verse 2]
Please don't fake it for a minute, just be honest
You ain't perfect but you're worth it
So you're flawless to me
You know time is of the essence if we've got it
So if it feels right baby
Don't you think twice baby
And I know from day one
I should have put you on top like a New Era
But I made mistakes and since then
I've been out here making new errors
Young suit wearer
Oh all your girl's saying "you can do better?"
They all must wanna be millionaires though
'Cause they're calling my phone like it's the last lifeline
Tell them stop wasting my time
Love will drive you crazy, that's how you end up on Lifetime
Want you for a lifetime though
So baby what's up?
We gonna do this or what?
What is it with women that when a man gives you his all, you act like he ain't doing enough?
Girl, I was writing this record while driving in my father's Benz with the roof in the trunk
One day it's mine, but for now, never mind
It still feels like magic each time I pull up, and I'm looking for love
[Chorus]
Participate
Don't dissipate or go missing, babe
We can find love if you're with it babe
So let's get it babe
But I need you to participate
Ah yeah
I need you to participate
I need you to participate
'Cause I been out here grinding all alone
Living, working, dreaming all alone
If I want it, I can get it on my own
But I can't fall in love alone
That's why I need you girl
Part II: ...Or What?
[Intro]
And I
Can see the whole truth in your eyes
So how can you not tell that it's time
Can't take it in this place no more
So baby, take my hand, let's go
Are you down, down
Or what?
Are you down, down
Or what?
Are you down for me
Or what?
Yeah, yeah, are you down, down
Or what?
Are you down?
[Pre-Verse]
Run in circles, we
Know what it could be
Lock this down, and watch how it sets us free
Through the hard times still by my side
That's my rider
That's my partner in crime, yeah
Know that things get hard
Wondering where we are
Know you're mine, even when we fall apart
Through the hard times, stay by my side
For a lifetime
'Till the day that we die, ah yeah
[Verse]
Hold up, wait a minute
Don't be scared of my progression
Don't let all of your questions
Turn into you second guessing
Don't let these women scare you
None of them got my attention
Hope it's the same for the freshmen
Who be calling you and texting, uh
Sweating you
You've got something girl
I swear the Lord is extra-blessing you
And if I had to tell the truth
I hate the fact I ain't your first
'Cause I can't imagine another man
Seeing your face when you take it just the way that you deserve
You're a queen
Nobody should see you as just a fling
Talk about you with their boys and say, "at least she let me sling"
And yeah, once upon a time, I said the same, I must admit
But then I was immature, I had to grow, I had to trip
I owe you nothing
But for that reason girl I ask you let me show you something
What life could be if you and me went on the road or something
And made a million off the music that I wrote or something
Watch your daughter grow or something
Maybe get a 5-star suite
And let my momma watch her for a night
It's you and me
And lay down in that bed and know we're all we ever need
Learning you as I kiss ya'
Stay up all night giving your baby a brother or sister
Don't hear them when they whisper
Don't buy what they be selling
People love story telling the moment they're getting jealous
Rather hear you say "boy I'm ready"
Than hear you say "I'm sorry"
You taught me how to love
Now let me teach you what you taught me
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