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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Common
Common
Vocals
James Poyser
James Poyser
Keyboards
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
James Dewitt Yancey
James Dewitt Yancey
Songwriter
Bobby Caldwell
Bobby Caldwell
Songwriter
Norman Harris
Norman Harris
Songwriter
Bruce Malament
Bruce Malament
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Jay Dee
Jay Dee
Producer
Bob Power
Bob Power
Mixing Engineer
Common
Common
Co-Executive Producer
Derek Dudley
Derek Dudley
Co-Executive Producer
Dylan Koski-Budabin
Dylan Koski-Budabin
Assistant Recording Engineer
Nick Hura
Nick Hura
Assistant Recording Engineer
Questlove
Questlove
Executive Producer
Todd Fairall
Todd Fairall
Recording Engineer
Tom Coyne
Tom Coyne
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I never knew a lo-lo-lo, a love like this
Gotta be something for me to write this
Queen, I ain't seen you in a minute
Wrote this letter and finally decide to send it
[Verse 2]
Sign, sealed, delivered for us to grow together
Love has no limit, let's spend it slow forever
I know your heart is weathered by what studs did to you
I ain't gon' assault 'em 'cause I prolly did it too
[Verse 3]
Because of you, feelings, I handle with care
Some **** recognize the light, but they can't handle the glare
You know I ain't the type to walk around with matching shirts
A relationship is effort, I will match your work
[Verse 4]
I wanna be the one to make you happiest and hurt you the most
They say the end is near, it's important that we close
To the most high
Regardless of what happen, on Him, let's rely
[Chorus]
There are times when you'll need someone
I will be by your side
There is a light that shines
Special for you and me
[Verse 5]
Yo, yo, check it, it's important we communicate
And tune the fate of this union to the right pitch
I never call you my bitch or even my boo
There's so much in a name and so much more in you
[Verse 6]
Few understand a union of woman and man
If sex and a tingle is where they assume that it land
But that's fly by night, for you in the sky, I write
For in these cold Chi nights' moon, you my light
[Verse 7]
If Heaven had a height, you would be that tall
Ghetto to coffee shop, through you, I see that all
Let's stick to understanding and we won't fall
For better or worse times, I hope to me you call
[Verse 8]
So I pray every day, more than anything
Friends, we'll stay as we begin to lay
This foundation for a family
Love ain't simple
Why can't it be anything worth having, you work at annually?
Granted, we've known each other for some time
It don't take a whole day to recognize sunshine
[Chorus]
There are times when you'll need someone
I will be by your side
There is a light that shines
Special for you and me
[Verse 9]
Yeah, yo, yo, check it, it's kinda fresh you listen to more than hip-hop
And I can catch you in the mix from beauty to thrift shop
Plus, your shit pop when it's time to
Thinking you fresh, suggesting beats I should rhyme to
[Verse 10]
At times, when I'm lost, I try to find you
You know to give me space when it's time to
My heart's dictionary defines you as love and happiness
Truthfully, it's hard tryna practice abstinence
[Verse 11]
The time we committed, love, it was real good
Had to be for me to arrive and it still feel good
I know the sex ain't gon' keep you
But as my equal is how I must treat you
[Verse 12]
As my reflection in light, I'ma lead you
And whatever's right, I'ma feed you
Yo, I tell you the rest when I see you, peace
[Chorus]
There are times when you'll need someone
I will be by your side
There is a light that shines
Special for you and me
[Outro]
Take my chances
Before they pass
Pass me by
Oh, darling
You need to look at the other side
You'll agree
Written by: Bobby Caldwell, Bruce Malament, James Dewitt Yancey, Lonnie Lynn, Norman Harris
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