I made a resolution

and I plan to keep my word

But I need you to make it work

You've gotta read the message

and understand what's on my mind

'cause not to see would be a crime

We could loose it any time



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We've gotta show some respect

We've gotta learn to protect

Don't take it for granted, I know

that if we want to stay close

we've gotta show some respect



Well I believe in working

but I believe in a little help

'cause I'm not a lot unto myself

You got a thing of value

Why settle for second best?

We don't know what's up ahead

We can't let ourselves forget



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for the things that I love about you

for the woman that you see inside

Don't let it walk out the door

Love follows every time



A little respect

for the things that I love about you

and for the woman you see inside



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