I never know why

Why we can't see eye to eye

And like a fool I believed

We would find a way to survive

I wish we could be more than just a memory

Cuz we loved, we laughed, we cried

And there's no good in goodbye



You tell me you need some time

Some time to be on my own

Right now when I need you so

Don't know how long it will take

Do you expect me to wait

But baby I gotta go



Then you gotta go



If you must go, you ought to know

I will get along, I will live without you

And if you should leave I hope you see

I won't be around baby if you should leave

You're gonna need me



You might think that leaving is easy

I had no right to lead you on

I should have told you the moment the feeling was gone

What I'm trying to say is that I need some space

I need to be sure



No, you'll never find another love like me

All around this world

Still you tell me



You tell me you need some time

Some time to be on my own

Right now when I need you so

Don't know how long it will take

Do you expect me to wait

But baby I gotta go



Then you gotta go



You said you'll always be mine

I need to be on my own

I gotta be on my own

Not gonna beg you to stay

But you'll be back boy I know

Baby I gotta go

Then you gotta go



Then you gotta go





Written by Dr. Jam/Brian McKnight/Mark Stevens