The Light
Common ft Erykah Badu Lyrics

I never knew a luh, luh-luh, a love like this
I never experienced love like this before

Gotta be something for me to write this
There has to be something special to inspire me to write this letter

Queen, I ain't seen you in a minute
Hey, it's been a while since we last saw each other

Wrote this letter, and finally decide to send it
I finally decided to send this letter to you

Signed sealed delivered for us to grow together
This letter is a commitment for us to grow together and build a stronger relationship.

Love has no limit, let's spend it slow forever
Our love knows no bounds, let's take our time and enjoy it together forever.

I know your heart is weathered by what studs did to you
I understand that your heart is broken due to the negative experiences with previous partners

I ain't goin' assault em cause I probably did it too
I won't blame them because I may have also contributed to the damage

Because of you, feelings I handle with care
I have learned to handle my feelings with care because of your influence on me

Some niggas recognize the light but they can't handle the glare
Some men can see the potential of a good relationship but aren't prepared to deal with the challenges that come with it.

You know I ain't the type to walk around with matching shirts
I'm not the type of man to do things just for show, like wearing matching outfits.

If relationship is effort I will match your work
If being in a relationship takes effort, I am willing to put in as much effort 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 hurts you the most.

They say the end is near, it's important that we close
Some people believe that our relationship may not last, so it's important that we work hard to ensure it does.

To the most, high
To the highest power, let's pray for our relationship and its success.

Regardless of what happen on him let's rely
No matter what happens, let's rely on each other to get through it.

There are times when you'll need someone, I will be by your side
When the going gets tough, I will always be there for you

There is a light that shines, Special for you, and me
Our love is unique and special; it shines like a bright light

It's important, we communicate And tune the fate of this union, to the right pitch
We need to communicate effectively and set our relationship on the right path.

I never call you my bitch or even my boo There's so much in a name and so much more in you
I will never refer to you in derogatory terms because you are so much more than just a name or label.

Few understand the union of woman and man And sex and a tingle is where they assume that it land
Many people don't understand the complexity of relationships beyond just physical attraction and sexual desires.

But that's fly by night for you and the sky I write For in these cold Chi night's moon, you my light
While others may engage in superficial relationships just to pass the time, ours is deeper and more meaningful, like the light that guides me on a dark night in Chicago.

If heaven had a height, you would be that tall
You are my ideal partner, someone who embodies perfection.

Ghetto to coffee shop, through you I see that all
Regardless of where we are, when I'm with you, I see the beauty in all things.

Let's stick to understanding and we won't fall For better or worse times, I hope to me you call
As long as we continue to understand one another, our relationship will withstand the challenges that come our way. I'll be there for you through thick and thin.

So I pray everyday more than anything Friends will stay as we begin to lay This foundation for a family, love ain't simple
I pray that our friendship remains strong as we work to build the foundation of our future family together. Love may be complicated, but it's worth fighting for.

Why can't it be anything worth having you work at annually
Anything worth having requires effort and hard work, why should love be any different?

Granted we known each other for some time It don't take a whole day to recognize sunshine
We've known each other for a long time, but it doesn't take much time to see the good and positive aspects of our relationship.

It's kinda fresh you listen to more than hip-hop And I can catch you in the mix from beauty to thrift shop
I appreciate that you have diverse taste in music and that we can share different experiences with one another.

Plus you ship hop when it's time to, thinking you fresh Suggesting beats I should rhyme to
You're always up for trying something new, even when it comes to music, and I appreciate the inspiration and creativity that you bring to my life.

At times when I'm lost I try to find you You know to give me space when it's time to
When I feel lost or overwhelmed, I know I can turn to you for guidance and support. And when I need some space, you always respect that boundary.

My heart's dictionary defines you, as love and happiness Truthfully it's hard trying to practice abstinence
To me, you embody the feelings of love and happiness, which has made it tough for me to be patient and practice abstinence.

The time we committed love it was real good Had to be for me to arrive and it still feel good
Our love has always felt good, to the point where it has stood the test of time and still feels just as great as before.

I know the sex ain't goin' keep you, but as my equal It's how I must treat you As my reflection in light I'ma lead you And whatever's right, I'ma feed you
I'm not only interested in you for sex, but as equals in a relationship. As partners, I aim to guide and support you in your endeavors, and will always do what's best for us both.

Ticka tah, ticka tah, ticka ticka tickah Yo I tell you the rest when I see you, peace
I'll save the rest for when we meet in person. Peace.

Take my chances before they pass Pass me by, oh darling, You need to look at the other side, You'll agree
I'm willing to take a risk and pursue our relationship before an opportunity passes us by. You'll see that it's worth it.