I've Been Good To You
The Temptations Lyrics

Look what you've done
You have made a fool of yourself and hurt me in the process.

You made a fool out of someone
You have made a fool of me through your actions, despite my love for you.

(Out of someone)
Reinforcement of how I feel foolish due to your actions.

You thought love was true
You were under the impression that we had a genuine, loving relationship.

And found out that you were just having fun
You have come to the realization that you were only seeking enjoyment and not true love in our relationship.

And oh, why do you wanna make me blue?
Why would you purposely choose to make me feel sad and down?

After all, I've been good to you
Despite your behavior, I have treated you with kindness and love.

(I've been good to you)
Restatement of the fact that I have been a good partner to you.

Oh, yes I have
Emphasis on how I have been good to you despite your actions.

And I recall the time
I remember a specific moment in our past.

You needed somebody and I made you mine
When you were in need of a partner, I stepped up and became yours.

You needed a friend
During a difficult period, you required emotional support.

So I took you in and treated you so kind
I provided you with care and compassion during your time of need.

And you know I've always been around
I have consistently been present in your life.

And I never, never, never let you down
I have always been a reliable partner and have not failed you.

And now you're telling me that you must go
You have expressed to me that our relationship must end.

You know that you're hurting me so
You are fully aware that your actions are causing me emotional pain.

But there, there come a time
At some point in the future, a change will occur.

One day, one day, one day you gonna wake up and find
Eventually, you will realize the mistakes you have made.

You'll come back to me on your bending knee
You will return to me, humbly apologizing for your past behavior.

And you're gonna be crying
You will be expressing strong emotions of regret and sorrow.

And oh, believe me, what I say it true, baby
I am telling you the honest truth.

After all, Lord I've been good to you
Despite your behavior, I have remained a loving and supportive partner.

(I've been good to you)
Restatement of the fact that I have been a good partner to you.

Everyday and every way
Consistently throughout our relationship.

You know, you know, you know, baby
Reinforcement of the fact that you are fully aware of how I have treated you.

I've been so good
I have been an exceptionally good partner to you, in spite of how you have treated me.

(I've been good to you)
Restatement of the fact that I have been a good partner to you.