Have Your Way
Beyonce Lyrics


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I changed my life for you and all that you could do
Is betray me, how could you play me
You got me doing things I know I shouldn't do
Am I crazy to live this way see

I know I'm wrong, I'm shamed everyday
We're not as one, but you think it's okay
My life is not meant to be lived this way, this way
You promised me one day we would be
Husband and wife but it seems to me
You're moving further away from me, from me

Lord I'm trying to do what's pleasing in your sight
But I'm in love (Yes I am) right now I'm caught up (I'm caught up)
Instead of leaving, I know that you'll be right by my side (You'll be right here)
And you'll make a way (Just have your way) just have your way

I spent too much time playin' wife on many nights
Keepin' you happy, giving you all of me
I wake up every morning feeling guilty cause you're lying next to me
Father forgive me, thought by now we'd be married

Four months ago you promised me
By now I'd have my wedding ring
You've shown no commitment to me, to me
I cannot blame you for using me
If I continue to let this be
'Cause shacking with a man just ain't me, ain't me

Lord I'm trying to do what's pleasing in your sight (Yes I am)
But I'm in love (What can I do?) right now I'm caught up (I need you)
Instead of leaving, I know that you'll be right by my side (I know you'll be right here for me)
And you'll make a way (You'll make a way) just have your way (I'm trying so hard)

Lord I'm trying to do what's pleasing in your sight (Yes I am, yes I am)
But I'm in love (woah) right now I'm caught up
Instead of leaving (You'll never leave, stay right here with me) I know that you'll be right by my side
And you'll make a way (You'll make a way) just have your way (Oh, oh)

Lord I'm trying to do what's pleasing in your sight (Lord I'm trying)
But I'm in love right now I'm caught up
Instead of leaving, I know that you'll be right by my side
And you'll make a way (Oh) just have your way

Lord I'm trying to do what's pleasing in your sight
But I'm in love (I'm in love) right now I'm caught up (Now I'm caught up)




Instead of leaving, I know that you'll be right by my side (Now I'm caught up)
And you'll make a way, just have your way (Woah)

Overall Meaning

In this song, Beyoncé sings about the struggles of being in a toxic love affair. She admits to making a lot of sacrifices for her lover, only to be repaid with betrayal and disappointment. Beyoncé is aware of the unhealthy dynamic, but finds it difficult to let go of the idea of being with this person. She feels guilty for being intimate without being married and feels like she has failed herself and her values. Despite her efforts to please God and do what's right, she is struggling to break free from this relationship because she loves the person.


The song is a powerful confession of the complicated emotions that come with being in an uncommitted relationship. It speaks to those who have been caught up in a similar situation and have struggled with the same feelings of guilt and shame as the lyrics depict. It's a reminder that sometimes it takes courage to walk away from someone you love if they are not treating you with respect and care.


Line by Line Meaning

I changed my life for you and all that you could do
I made drastic changes for you, but all you did was betray me


Is betray me, how could you play me
Your betrayal has hurt me deeply, and I can't believe you played me


You got me doing things I know I shouldn't do
Because of you, I find myself doing things that go against my better judgment


Am I crazy to live this way see
I'm starting to question whether I'm crazy to continue living this way


I know I'm wrong, I'm shamed everyday
I know what I'm doing is wrong, and I feel ashamed every day


We're not as one, but you think it's okay
We're not in this together, but you seem to think it's acceptable


My life is not meant to be lived this way, this way
I know deep down that my life isn't supposed to be like this


You promised me one day we would be
You made a promise to me that one day we would be together


Husband and wife but it seems to me
You promised that we would be married, but it doesn’t seem to be happening


You're moving further away from me, from me
You're distancing yourself from me, and it's getting worse every day


Lord I'm trying to do what's pleasing in your sight
I'm trying to follow the path that you've set out for me, God


But I'm in love (Yes I am) right now I'm caught up (I'm caught up)
But I'm in love and it's clouding my judgment, I'm caught up in this situation


Instead of leaving, I know that you'll be right by my side (You'll be right here)
Even though I should leave, I know you'll stick around to support me


And you'll make a way (Just have your way) just have your way
God, I trust that you'll make a way for me. I give myself up to your will


I spent too much time playin' wife on many nights
I've been acting like your wife for too long on countless nights


Keepin' you happy, giving you all of me
I've been prioritizing your happiness and giving you all of myself, neglecting my own needs


I wake up every morning feeling guilty cause you're lying next to me
Every morning I wake up next to you, I feel guilty for continuing in this situation


Father forgive me, thought by now we'd be married
God, forgive me. I thought we would be married by now


Four months ago you promised me
You made a promise to me four months ago


By now I'd have my wedding ring
By now, I was supposed to have my wedding ring


You've shown no commitment to me, to me
You've shown no commitment to me, and it hurts


I cannot blame you for using me
I can't blame you for using me, because I allowed it to happen


If I continue to let this be
If I continue to let this situation persist


'Cause shacking with a man just ain't me, ain't me
Because living with a man outside of marriage just doesn't feel right for me


But I'm in love (What can I do?) right now I'm caught up (I need you)
But I'm in love with you, and I feel trapped in this situation that I need to escape from


Instead of leaving (You'll never leave, stay right here with me) I know that you'll be right by my side
Even if I don't leave, I know that you'll stay by my side


And you'll make a way (You'll make a way) just have your way (Oh, oh)
God, I trust that you'll create an opportunity for me. I'll let you guide me


Lord I'm trying to do what's pleasing in your sight (Yes I am, yes I am)
I'm making an effort to follow your will, God


But I'm in love (woah) right now I'm caught up (Now I'm caught up)
But I love him, and it's hard to separate myself from him


And you'll make a way (Oh) just have your way (Woah)
God, I'll trust that you'll resolve this situation according to your plan




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BEYONCE KNOWLES, FREDDIE D III JERKINS, LASHAWN AMEEN DANIELS

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Comments from YouTube:

yoncé del rey

they sound sooooo good on this! one of my favs from dc ever!

music lover1984

I had this recorded from the radio quiet storm on cassette.

music lover1984

Woooooooow I was literally looking for this yesterday his woman his wife soundtrack talk about a mind reader .

Mood4Eva98

Fun fact this was recorded the same time when LeToya and LaTavia wasn't present in the studio

BEYPROMO

Yes, this song was recorded just after the split.

Naki Parirenyatwa

This is a masterpiece!!!

music lover1984

​@Naki Parirenyatwa sure was.

Roosevelt Green

Queen Beyonce.SMILE,just purchased 4 rings..real cool ones..you'll love em..

Norman J Honoré III

WOOOOOOOOOO

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