[Verse 1]
Don't know if you've noticed I've been fed up for a while
Fled the tribulations ‘fore they lead up to our trials
Thought I'd see you mourning but instead of that you smiled
I was Jealous and enraged as you stepped on down the aisle
My weapon was denial, it was helping me cope
Felt it out and soaked in my jealousy, and moped
Wasn't well enough and so, I went through hell to let you go
Heart's melt cause you said no, but I dealt with it to grow
You probably won't get this till I'm halfway cross the globe
But I hope you know that you're lady that hold
Closest to my heart, so when we're apart
Baby just know what I told you from the start
Addicted to your voice, so keep on calling (calling)
They say you got me tripping and I keep on falling
So deep in love with you that I put my all in
Because you stuck around when I wasn't balling
[Hook]
So before I go, just know it won't be long
{‘Fore I need you next to me}
And I'll be back (cause) you're where I belong
{I need you next to me}
I should tell you how I feel
At least once more before I peal
And sweet heart, I must keep it real
But I'm sure that you know deal
{I need you next to me}
[Verse 2]
You're mad I had to go, but success was calling me
On top of that it seemed you would never fall for me
You just keep on fault-ing me, but I did what I had to
You're mad boo? Well, cry me a river, here's the paddle
We've battled and debated this, over and over
Set off on a warpath, to show I'm a soldier
I'll be back when I have the whole world in my palms
Just know I won't be long baby girl and be calm
Cause The next time you see me I'll probably be in Forbes
With all kinds presidents cause I'm sick of seeing George
I gave these cowards heart like the wizard did in OZ
Pedal to the metal in a stick shift ripping off
Causing mischief for applause, you know I've been living good
And they usually intrude, knowing you've been living good
For all of whom it may include, it should be understood
Cause I'm so stuck on you girl the truth is I am glued
[Hook]
So before I go, just know it won't be long
{‘Fore I need you next to me}
And I'll be back (cause) you're where I belong
{I need you next to me
I should tell you how I feel
At least once more before I peal
And sweet heart, I must keep it real
But I'm sure that you know deal
{I need you next to me}
[Bridge]
So baby before I go
Know I'll need you next to me
And no matter the road I chose
Know that you're my destiny
Girl I have to leave this note
For you to read it once I'm gone
As a way for you to be a**ured
I'll need you next to me
[Verse 3: Phella]
Yo, I'm leaving, next plane, LAX
Something pulled me to you, but I can't say s**
I treat chicks good, but give me headaches, severed
They'll explain it's the fall like we're in late September
You the one I'm drawn to, Phella Pica**o
The reason why my thoughts all resemble Iraq, Oh (Oh!)
But way before I met you I lived the hard life
Mufasa's twin brother girl I've been scarred twice
So I don't trust sh** don't get close to nothing
Saying that you love me's like saying you're Oprah's cousin
I don't believe it, don't wanna see it
So I push it away even though I still need it
But you keep me grounded, you're like my gravity
More than a girlfriend, you're like my family
Before I go, I'ma need you right next to me
I don't come back, I'ma need you to rep for me
[Hook]
So before I go, just know it won't be long
{‘Fore I need you next to me}
And I'll be back (cause) you're where I belong
{I need you next to me
I should tell you how I feel
At least once more before I peal
And sweet heart, I must keep it real
But I'm sure that you know deal
{I need you next to me}
[Outro]
Yeah, I know this might hurt right now but…
You know, the future will be better because of it
I'll be back though, just remember…
I ain't ever gone too far… and I'm always thinking of you