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Credits
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Jermaine Jackson
Vocals
Tito Jackson
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Marlon Jackson
Vocals
Michael Jackson
Vocals
Jackie Jackson
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Berry Gordy Jr.
Songwriter
Freddie Perren
Songwriter
ALPHONSO MIZELL
Songwriter
Dennis Lussier
Songwriter
The Corporation
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
The Corporation
Producer
Lyrics
[Intro]
Stop
Na, na, na
You'd better save it
Stop, stop, stop
You'd better save it, yeah
Woo!
[Verse 1]
When we played tag in grade school
You wanted to be it
But chasin' boys was just a fad
You crossed your heart you'd quit
When we grew up, you traded
Your promise for my ring
Now, just like back in grade school
You're doin' the same old thing
[Chorus]
Stop, the love you save may be your own
Darlin', take it slow
Or someday you'll be all alone
You'd better stop, the love you save may be your own
Darlin', look both ways before you cross me
You're headin' for a danger zone
[Verse 2]
I'm the one who loves you
I'm the one you need
Those other guys will put you down
As soon as they succeed
They'll ruin your reputation
They'll label you a flirt
The way they talk about you
They'll turn your name to dirt, oh
[Verse 3]
Isaac said he kissed you
Beneath the apple tree
When Benji held your hand
He felt electricity
When Alexander called you
He said he rang your chimes
Christopher discovered
You're way ahead of your time
[Chorus]
Stop, the love you save may be your own
Darlin', take it slow
Or someday you'll be all alone
You'd better stop, the love you save may be your own
Darlin', look both ways before you cross me
You're headin' for a danger zone
[Bridge]
Slow down
Slow down
Slow down
Slow down
S is for save it
T is for take it slow
O is for oh, no
P is for please, please don't go
The love you save may be your own
Someday you may be all alone
Stop it (Save it, girl)
Baby, ooh
[Chorus]
You better stop, the love you save may be your own
Please, please
Or someday, someday, baby, you'll be all alone (Headin' for a danger zone)
[Verse 4]
I'm the one who loves you
I'm the one you need
Those other guys will put you down
As soon as they succeed (Ow!)
[Chorus]
Stop, the love you save may be your own, baby
You better stop it, stop it, stop it, girl
Or someday you'll be all alone (Headin' for a danger zone)
The way they talk about you
They'll turn your name, turn your name to dirt
[Chorus]
Stop, the love you save may be your own
Don't you know? Don't you know?
Someday, baby, you'll be all alone (Headin' for a danger zone)
[Outro]
Those other guys will put you down
As soon as they succeed
Stop, the love you save may be your own
Written by: Alphonso Mizell, Berry Gordy Jr., Deke Richards, Dennis Lussier, Freddie Perren