Dear Teresa

I hope you get this letter

You know I have to send it to an alternate address

Because your man'll come across it

And probably bug the fuck out

He'll read about the stuff we used to do when you had snuck out

But listen, I'm through with foolish talk and reminiscin'

As much as I would like to take it back when we was just friends

I just can't, I care about you way too much

And for your patience I can't thank you enough, now think about it

Ever since I drove you away

My sunny days have been so cold and so gray

And all the color is gone

We really had a love that was strong

I didn't mind you probably rode the same school bus my mother was on

Age is just another number

How I got myself into this situation

Makes a brother wonder

I let you down and now I'm drowning in my self-pity

I hope these words'll help forgive me

Please don't leave





Just when you think that you know where you stand

You've got the world in your hands

Just when you're sure of a dream that you've planned

That's when the scenery changes

It changes





How could I ever doubt you?

You told me, you WARNED me to take things at face value

Conclusions were jumped to

I still remember seeing red, cryin' cause you just wouldn't come through

I've come to my senses

But I sense it's too late

You're packing up your suitcase

And you're headin' out

I swear, I just...oh shit

Hol' up my pen's out of ink..

I'm tired of goodbyes

I need more hellos

It's funny how a black boy grows

And his maturity enhances

I think that we deserve a second chance

With our personal romance

'Cause I don't know where I stand

You said not to put your trust in man

But you put your trust in me

Baby please don't up and leave

Forget my phone, let it ring

More than my friend, you're my everything (everything)









If I could take it back

That letter off your windshield, to the time we made a pact

And said no matter what would happen

Wherever things would take us

We wouldn't let (we couldn't let) misunderstanding break us

Or miscommunication, I miss the communication

I miss seeing you smile and yes, I miss your jubilation

I'm in for a rude awakening, if I ever expect

Things to get better; forgive me but never forget

Next time I'll think twice, before doin' something rash

And risk losing everything that I had

I thought I learned my lesson after ??? left me

Any questions that you have

Take a second and ask

My world changed dramatically

In a matter of months

It all happened at once

I pray you don't stay mad at me

I'll always love you, for better or worse

I'm forever yours, it hurts

To not have you near me

Sincerely