Now That I Know
Mariah Carey Lyrics

Now that I know
After discovering the truth

That you want me for me
That you accept me as I am

I can be what you want
I can fulfill your desires

I can be what you need
I can meet your needs

That your love is for real
That your love is genuine

I can finally see
I can now understand

This is not make believe anymore
This is not a fantasy or illusion anymore

I never knew
I was unaware

If I could believe in you
If I could trust you

I thought I was just a diversion
I believed I was just a temporary amusement

And you were killing some time
And you were just passing the time

My friends they told me
My friends advised me

To leave you
To end our relationship

They said you would never ever ever
They said you would never

Be mine
Be committed to me

But you gave me your love
But you showed me affection

And you said I'm the one
And you claimed that I am the person

You want for the rest of
You desire for your future

Your life
Your lifetime

I was afraid
I was fearful

That it was all a masquerade
That it was all a charade or show

And that I was only a plaything
And that I was simply an object of amusement

And you would leave me behind
And you would abandon or forsake me

But now I feel so secure
But now I feel confident and safe

By your side
With you by my side

I can conquer the world
I can achieve anything

'Cause I gave you my love
Because I expressed my love for you

And I know you're the one
And I believe you are the person

I want for the rest
I desire for my future

Of my life
Of my lifetime

(I really feel it)
(I strongly feel it)

So much love
So much affection and fondness

So much joy
So much happiness and gladness

Sweet sweet ecstasy (I feel it)
Intense sensations of pleasure and delight (I feel it)

'Cause you opened my eyes
Because you revealed the truth to me

And I realize
And I understand

Now that I know
After discovering the truth

Your love is for real
Your love is not fake