| I told you once, now tell you twice
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| I’m not gonna be a fool
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| 'Cause when it comes down to my heart
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| It’s not gonna be abused
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| Now I’ve been locked down and stepped on
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| And it’s cold down on the floor
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| And I don’t recall seeing your head
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| When I couldn’t take anymore
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| (Back it up) Don’t you tell me that your love is for real
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| You got to prove how you really feel
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| (Back it up) Don’t you say you wanna be my man
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| I got to know that you understand
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| Hey, boy, you better back it up
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| Now I’m not tryin' to judge you
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| Your intentions might be fine
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| But the last time I trusted someone
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| All I could do was break down and cry
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| When it comes to heartache and pain
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| There’ll be no deja-vu, back it up
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| And I don’t recall seeing your head
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| When I couldn’t take anymore
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| (Back it up) Don’t need no-one to write a beat on my heart
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| I’ve got to know that this love’s gonna start
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| (Back it up) Your hugs and kisses, they don’t mean a thing
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| I’ve got to know that it’s real love you bring
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| (Back it up) If you want some love give some in return
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| Don’t just smile, you’re gonna have to earn
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| (Back it up) I need someone to show me that they care
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| I need a man who will always be there
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| You better back it up
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| (Back it up)
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| When it comes to heartache and pain
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| There’ll be no deja-vu
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| (Back it up) Don’t you tell me that your love is for real
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| You got to prove how you really feel
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| (Back it up) Don’t need no-one to write a beat on my heart
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| I’ve got to know that this love’s gonna start
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| (Back it up) Your hugs and kisses, they don’t mean a thing
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| I’ve got to know that it’s real love you bring
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| (Back it up) Back it up, you
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| Back it up |