Lyrics and Music by Babyface





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 ya 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 shoulda been wiser

But what can I say

I shoulda 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



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



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



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 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

Shoulda been wiser

Shoulda been onto you

But I was afraid I make a mistake

No one knows