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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Robert Glasper
Robert Glasper
Keyboards
H.E.R.
H.E.R.
Vocals
Meshell Ndegeocello
Meshell Ndegeocello
Spoken Word
Derrick Hodge
Derrick Hodge
Bass Guitar
Justin Tyson
Justin Tyson
Drums
Jahi Sundance
Jahi Sundance
Turntables
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Robert Glasper
Robert Glasper
Songwriter
Meshell Ndegeocello
Meshell Ndegeocello
Songwriter
Gabriella Wilson
Gabriella Wilson
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Robert Glasper
Robert Glasper
Producer
John Rooney
John Rooney
Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Passive, past it, I been thinking 'bout mad shit
Happened, action, baby, we never lasted
Magic, madness, maybe you was just gassin'
But it was better than I imagined
Drastic acting, to you it was just practice
Sadness, mask it, hated you with a passion
Had it, granted, baby, I didn't cap it
'Cause it was better than I imagined
[Verse 2]
Thought it'd be worse 'cause it hurts me
But still I can't see myself with no one else
'Cause it was better than I imagined
Better than I imagined
[Verse 3]
Trust me, love me, no one could ever make you
Stay true, hate to say it but it's too late
My expectation's too low, you can't relate to
Baby, but I don't blame you
Baby, you were the one I always escaped to
Dated to replace you, maybe I'm just afraid to
Phone you, need you to tell me if it's okay to
Is it okay?
[Verse 4]
I thought it'd be worse 'cause it hurts me
But still I can't see myself with no one else
'Cause it was better than I imagined, yeah
Better than I imagined, yeah
'Cause it was better than I imagined, yeah
Better than I imagined, yeah
[Verse 5]
Yeah, hey, uh
On the scramble to get a flight, I lost my phone
I'm calling you from the hotel phone
I couldn't get a flight back to the States
I realize you're the only number, I know by heart
Last time I was here, we were together, remember?
I tried to tell you how I felt
"I-," then you stopped me
And you said, "Don't ruin it"
"'Cause this is better than I could have ever imagined"
I hope you're okay, staying inside
I hope you're not lonely
And I'll call again, maybe you'll answer
[Verse 6]
'Cause this is better than I could have ever imagined
Written by: Gabriella Wilson, Meshell Ndegeocello, Robert Glasper

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