Make it Last
Joe/M. Carey/Nas Lyrics

Darling, you ain't all I got
My life may revolve around you, but it certainly does not end with you.

But you might as well be
Your absence leaves a void just as significant as the things that matter to me.

There are other things up in my mind
My life is not solely driven by my love for you, but by various other aspirations as well.

But without you it's empty
You have become so important that the absence of your love and companionship leaves me feeling incomplete.

If you wanted to I bet you could wreck my world
Your power over my emotions is so immense that you could make or break my life just by leaving me.

I can't help but have you
Despite the potential harm you could cause and despite the other things that matter, I am completely captivated by you and cannot let go.

Please say you won't
In a plea for your continued love and affection, I ask you to assure me that you will not leave me.

If you love me think of me
I urge you to cherish me and my presence in your life, and to show your love for me in your actions.

As fragile as a candle made of glass
Handle my heart with care, as it is delicate and easily broken.

If you know me then hold me
Understand my needs and desires, and show me affection in a way that fulfills me.

Like fire in the wind and make it last
Hold me tight and passionately, never letting go and keeping the love burning strong.

(We can make it last baby)
Together, we can sustain our love and relationship for the long-term.

Give me all you got and I'll do the same
I am willing to give my all to our relationship, and I ask that you do the same in order to make it thrive.

Boy I swear by the lines on my hand
I vow to show my commitment to the relationship through my actions, as evident by the lines on my hand.

(I swear by the lines on my hand)
I make a solemn promise to you and our love, which I signify through the lines on my hand.

Kisses underneath the sheets
We share intimate, affectionate moments in the privacy of our bed.

Morning comes why you don't lead me with that
As we start a new day together, I ask that you bring the same passion and love from our intimate moments into our everyday lives.

Leave me with that, oh
Remind me of our affectionate moments and lead me into a day filled with love and passion.

Make it last boy, go on make it last
I implore you to sustain our love and relationship, and to continue making it thrive and grow over time.

Love me like only you can
Show your unique affection for me, as only you are capable of doing, and make it last forever.

(Make it last boy, we can make it last baby)
Together, we can nurture and grow our love and relationship, and make it last forever.

Make it last, oh make it last for me
I urge you to continue making our love last and nurturing it, solely for my sake.

Make it last boy, go on make it alst
I beg of you to keep our relationship and love lasting, and to put effort into always keeping it strong and thriving.

Love me like only you can, oh last boy
Only you are capable of showing me the unique love and affection that I crave and need, so continue doing so, my love.

I need you, need you here with me
My love for you is so strong that I cannot bear to be without you, and I urge you to always stay by my side.

If you do just one thing baby please (Yeah, baby)
Out of all the things I ask of you in this song, I implore you to love and cherish me above all else.