The Light
Common Lyrics

I never knew a luh, luh-luh, a love like this
I have never experienced a love as intense and fulfilling as this

Gotta be something for me to write this
My love for you is so strong that I feel compelled to express it in writing

Queen, I ain't seen you in a minute
It has been a while since we have been together

Wrote this letter, and finally decide to send it
I took the time to write this letter and decided it is time to send it

Signed, sealed, delivered for us to grow together
I am committed to us growing and building our relationship together

Love has no limit, let's spend it slow forever
Our love is boundless, so let's take our time and enjoy it indefinitely

I know your heart is weathered by what studs did to you
I understand that you have been hurt by past relationships

I ain't gon' solve 'em, 'cause I probably did it too
I am not going to try to fix your past hurts, because I may have caused some of them

Because of you, feelings I handle with care
I am careful with my emotions now because of how much you mean to me

Some niggas recognize the light but they can't handle the glare
Some men can see the potential in a woman, but can't handle all that comes with it

You know I ain't the type to walk around with matching shirts
I am not interested in superficial displays of love, like matching outfits

And relationship is effort, I will match your work
I understand that a relationship requires effort, and I am willing to put in the same amount of work as you

I wanna be the one to make you happiest and hurt you the most
I want to be the one who brings you the most joy and also the one who can hurt you the most

They say the end is near, it's important that we close
People claim that the end of the world is coming soon, so it's crucial for us to make the most of our time together

To the most high
I pray to God and seek his guidance for our relationship

There are times, when you'll need someone (yeah)
There will be times when you need someone by your side

I will be by your side (for sure, for sure)
I will always be there for you

There is a light that shines
There is a beacon of hope and love that shines on us

Special for you and me
This light is unique to us and our relationship

It's important we communicate
Communication is crucial for the success of our relationship

And tune the fate of this union to the right pitch
We need to work together to steer our lives in the right direction

I never call you my bitch or even my boo
I respect and value you as my partner, and I will never use derogatory terms to refer to you

There's so much in a name and so much more in you
Your name may hold significance, but you as a person are even more important

Few understand the union of woman and man
Many people don't grasp the significance and complexity of a romantic relationship

And sex and a tingle is where they assumin' it land
Some people only focus on the physical aspect of a relationship

But that's fly by night for you and the sky I write
That type of fling is fleeting and not what we have; instead, our love is deep and resonates with the heavens

For in these cold Chi night's moon, you my light
Just as the moon provides light in the dark Chicago nights, you are my guiding light in life

If heaven had a height you would be that tall
You are so amazing and wonderful that if there was a height to be reached in heaven, you would surpass it

Ghetto to coffee shop, through you I see that all
You have opened my eyes to all aspects of life, from the grittiness of the ghetto to the refinement of coffee shops

Let's stick to understanding and we won't fall
If we continue to have a deep understanding and connection, our relationship will remain strong

For better or worse times, I hope to me you call
No matter what happens in life, I hope that you will always turn to me for support

So I pray every day more than anything
I pray fervently every day for our relationship and future together

Friends will stay as we begin to lay
As we start building a future together, I hope our friendship will continue to thrive

This foundation for a family, love ain't simple
We're laying the groundwork for a family together, but love isn't always easy

Why can't it be anything worth having you work at annually?
Just like anything worthwhile in life, love requires constant effort and work to maintain it

Granted we known each other for some time
We've known each other for a while now

It don't take a whole day to recognize sunshine
I realized how amazing you are from the moment we met

Take my chances before they pass
I am willing to take a risk on this relationship before it's too late

Pass me by, oh, darling
I don't want this opportunity to pass me by

You need to look at the other side
Don't overlook the positive aspects of our relationship

You'll agree
I know you will come to see how great we are together