Come to me
Common ft. Mary J Blige Lyrics

That was love
Referring to a past love that existed between Common and Mary J Blige

That was then
Referring to a time in the past when the love existed

That was us, miracles
Referring to how their relationship seemed like a miracle to them

I changed you
Referring to how Common’s actions caused changes in Mary J Blige

You changed me
Referring to how Mary J Blige's actions caused changes in Common

This is how these things go
Referring to how relationships work and evolve over time

I was broke
Referring to Common’s financial situation at a certain point in time

And you were scared
Referring to Mary J Blige’s emotional state at a certain point in time

But you stayed by my side, yea
Referring to Mary J Blige staying with Common despite his financial situation and supporting him emotionally

I was yours
Referring to Common belonging to Mary J Blige

You were mine
Referring to Mary J Blige belonging to Common

It seemed we'd last forever, oh yea
Referring to how they thought their love would last forever

I'd be the one you need
Referring to Common being the one Mary J Blige needed

You would be the one I marry
Referring to Common wanting to marry Mary J Blige

And I'm just trying to invite my way back in your heart
Referring to Common trying to win back Mary J Blige’s heart after their relationship has faded over time

Come to me
Asking Mary J Blige to come back to him

I'll restore freedom
Promising to help Mary J Blige feel free again

I'll carve away the worries in your heart
Promising to take away her worries and solve her problems

Your heart is missed
Missing Mary J Blige’s love and affection

I'm a mess, what happened to second chance
Feeling like he has messed things up and asking for another chance

This is now, this is how easy things can get out of hand
Referring to how relationships can be difficult and fragile

We were cold, and we were slow then, now we end faster than light, than light
Referring to how their relationship used to be slow but now is ending quickly

And I'm not ashamed cause my love ain't changed
Assuring Mary J Blige that his love for her is still the same

I'm prepared to beg you back the whole way
Willing to do whatever it takes to win her back

Bring me your arms, I'll bring mine too
Offering to hug and comfort Mary J Blige

And we will heal, mend, me and you, telling you
Promising to heal and mend their relationship together

And I'm here to make peace, peace, peace
Offering to make peace and put an end to their conflicts

Between u and I
Referring to the conflict between them

Through my doors, and take my hand
Inviting Mary J Blige back into his life

Replace our love beyond this land
Promising to build a new love that goes beyond this world

This is just too much to give away
Referring to how their love is too much to let go of

I love you baby, so why don't you stay
Expressing his love for Mary J Blige and asking her to stay with him

Let the air of your voice dry my tears
Referring to how her voice brings him comfort and happiness

Let "I love you", fall on my ears
Asking Mary J Blige to express her love for him

Wanna make peace with you peace baby
Reiterating the desire to make peace with Mary J Blige

I don't wanna fight, I just wanna do everything right
Expressing the desire to be in a peaceful and harmonious relationship

Show me how to make peace with you
Asking Mary J Blige to guide him on how to make amends and have a peaceful relationship

I do wanna make peace with you
Clearly stating the desire to make peace with Mary J Blige