Written by babyface (1996)

Performed by toni braxton



Back in the day

When i was younger

I wasn't afraid

Of giving my heart to you

Now and again

I get sentimental

But i know it's just a phase i'm going through

And every time i start to slip

I just remind myself

I need only think of it

I went through so much hell

You say you wanna get things back

The way they used to be

Can you give me one good reason

Why should i darlin'



Why should i care

Why should i care for you

Why should i care

Why should i care for you

Why should i care

Why should i care for you

Why should i care

Why should i care



Back in the day

I should have been wiser

But what can i say

I should have been onto you

But i was afaid

That you'd break my heart in two

Fate would have it that you broke it anyway baby

And every time i close my eyes

I just remind myself

You told about a million lies

You put my heart through hell

And now you wanna get with me

Just for old times sake

Well i am not about to make that same mistake



Hook



You see a girl that you gave all your love

I see a girl you took advantage of

You see a girl that you cannot forget

I see a man that i cannot forgive

Tell me why



Hook



Back in the day when i was young

I wasn't afraid to love

Back in the day

You were the one what was i thinking of

Back in the day

Should have been wiser

Should have been onto you

But i was afraid i make a mistake

No one knows