You Had to Know (feat. Lalah Hathaway)

You had to know

That I'd be waiting patiently

You had to know

That I'd still be here

'Cause I told you much too many times

That if you left, I'd lose my mind

You had to know that I still care

You had to know that I'd still be there

You had to know

'Cause my love told you so

You had to know

When things were bad, you only had to call me

You had to know

If it's love you needed, I'd heed your every call

'Cause I told you, ooh, too many times

That if you left, I'd lose my mind

You had to know that I need you here

You had to know that I love you, my dear, yes, I do

You had to know

'Cause my love told you so

You know I told you too many times

That if you left me, I'd lose my mind, mmm

You had to know that I still care

And you had to know that I'd still be there

You had to know that I need you here

You had to know that I love you, my dear

You had to know that I need you by my side

You had to know, yeah, that I'd lose my pride for you, baby

You had to know

'Cause my love told you so

Ooh