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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
LL COOL J
Lead Vocals
Marc Dorsey
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Pharrell Williams
Songwriter
Chad Hugo
Songwriter
James Todd Smith
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
The Neptunes
Producer
Andrew Coleman
Recording Engineer
Serban Ghenea
Mixing Engineer
Chris Gehringer
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
This is for my number one
(Uh, uh)
This is for my number one
(Yeah, uh)
This is for my number one
True meaning for I adore
(I could love you better, baby)
(Uh)
[Verse 2]
This is hard to say
I wanna make sure I go about this in the right way
'Cause lately I been busy a lot
And I know you don't feel appreciated and whatnot
I used to tell you that your hair look fly (Fly)
Kiss you slow and stare in your eyes
Now I talk real foul and slick
Every other sentence is you make me sick
Back in the days I was your number one pick
Now your heart's half broken and that's hard to fix
I had to dig deep inside myself
'Cause I can't see you bouncing with somebody else
It's a long journey back to the place we was
When I was too embarrassed to admit I was in love
And you was my good girl that wouldn't give it up
I can't let us self destruct
[Verse 3]
Baby, smile today
'Cause I've been imagining more ways (And)
I'm gon' luv u better
And your friends will see it too
Just when you think there's nothing else I can do
(Remember) I'm gon' luv u better
[Verse 4]
When I think about the things we did
And I think about you having my kids
And I think about us sharing a crib
Losing all that, God forbid
You deserve flowers and candy, the simple things
In addition to the SLs, baguettes and rings
Instead I walk around like I'm a king
And having you ain't nothing but a thing (Only a thing)
I even stopped telling you you're loving was good (Uh)
Too busy fronting in the hood
Baby girl, hold me tight, don't ever let go
I'ma do it real gentle, baby, nice and slow
One more chance, baby, and don't say no
'Cause I got another side to show
Some say love is painful, it helps you grow
Well, it's time for the pain to go, you know
[Verse 5]
Baby, smile today (Yeah)
'Cause I've been imagining more ways
I'm gon' luv u better
(I'll love u better, baby)
And your friends will see it too
Just when you think there's nothing else I can do
(Remember) I'm gon' luv u better
[Verse 6]
Do you think I meant to hurt you?
(No)
Do you think I meant to hurt you?
(No, oh-oh)
So let's laugh together, cry together
God willing, we gon' die together
[Verse 7]
Do you think I meant to hurt you?
(No)
Do you think I meant to hurt you?
(No, oh-oh-oh)
So let's laugh together, cry together
God willing, we gon' die together
[Verse 8]
This a brand new me (Me), a brand new you (You)
A brand new day (Uh), sky so blue (Uh)
Hold my hand while I walk with you (Can we walk?)
Sit on my lap, let me talk to you (Let's talk)
No more games calling you foul names
Acting like females is all the same
I'm gon' luv u better, my mentality changed
From this day forward, I'll never be the same
I'ma rub your lower back, share my dreams
I love you, let me show you what I mean
Give you the deepest love a girl ever seen
Watch you sleep so peaceful and serene (Uh)
A toast to the queen, you're back in my life
But this time I'ma do it right
Trust me, from the bottom of my heart
Nothing's gonna tear us apart, I promise
(Come on)
[Verse 9]
Baby, smile today
'Cause I've been imagining more ways
I'm gon' luv u better
And your friends will see it too
Just when you think there's nothing else I can do
I'm gon' luv u better
[Verse 10]
Baby, smile today
'Cause I've been imagining more ways
I'm gon' luv u better
And your friends will see it too
Just when you think there's nothing else I can do
I'm gon' luv u better
[Verse 11]
Do you think I meant to hurt you?
(No)
Do you think I meant to hurt you?
(No, oh-oh)
So let's laugh together, cry together
God willing, we gon' die together (Uh)
[Verse 12]
Do you think I meant to hurt you?
(No)
Do you think I meant to hurt you?
(No, oh-oh-oh)
So let's laugh together, cry together
God willing, we gon' die together
[Verse 13]
This is for my number one
This is for my number one
Written by: Chad Hugo, James Todd Smith, Pharrell Williams