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Babyface - Tender Lover Album Lyrics



Babyface - Tender Lover Lyrics






Its No Crime

Calling all cars [REPEAT]

I never thought that
I could feel this way
You came around and
Brought about a change in me

I was a typical guy
You came along and blew my mind
You were runnin' fast
I was runnin' slow
Everybody said that it would not work
Love came and set me free
You were standing there to rescue me
Love caught it, we thought
Why can't we be in love, well

Why, it's no crime
If I'm guilty of love
Let me do my time
Why, it's no crime
Everybody needs love
And baby (so do I)

You never thought love
Came so easily
No doubt about it
Never in your dreams, no way

You were a typical girl
You came along and changed my world
I walk slow
You walk fast
Everybody said that it could not last
Love came inside of me
Never knew how good our love could be
Love caught it, we thought
Why can't we be in love, well

[HOOK]

I've spent half a lifetime
Waiting for someone
You say I know it was you
They don't recommend it
I don't understand it
I've been reprimanded
'Cause I'm in love with you

Calling all cars [REPEAT]

You were a typical girl
You came along and changed my world
I walk slow
You walk fast
Everybody said that it could not last
Love came inside of me
Never knew how good our love could be
Love caught it, we thought
Why can't we be in love, well

Why, why

So do I, so do I
So do I, so do I
Oh so do I

[HOOK with ad lib]

Why
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Writer: ANTONIO REID, KENNETH BABYFACE EDMONDS, DARYL SIMMONS
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC






Tender Lover

Feels good, everybody
Tender lover, tender love

Eleanor Rigby
Spends half her life all alone
No fault of her own
Made a decision
Love has no place in her home
Love it has a right to go

Love has no limit
If you believe in love
It'll open up so
Don't even give in
'Cause if it starts to give
Just hold on
We didn't didn't make it
But love'll get you by
If you only try
Just don't give up on love
'Cause it didn't work out this time

Tender lover, girl, I'm so sorry
Well I never meant to hurt you
I never meant to break your heart
Tender love, so broken hearted
Well I never meant to break your
Break your little tender heart

Don't ever give up
In spite of our love
Love is much too precious
It's greater than both of us
There's more than enough
Keep lookin' for love
Just be a believer
It'll give you what you want

Sky is the limit
If you believe in love
It'll open up so
Don't ever give in
'Cause if it starts to give
Just hold on
We didn't didn't make it
But love'll get you by
If you only try
Just don't give up on love
'Cause it didn't work out this time

[Hook]
My tender lover
Tender lover, tender love
Tender lover, tender love

Love has no limit
If you believe in love
It'll open up so
Don't even give in
'Cause if it starts to give
Just hold on
We didn't didn't make it
But love'll get you by
If you only try
Just don't give up on love
'Cause it didn't work out this time

[Hook]
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Writer: KENNETH EDMONDS, ANTONIO REID, PERRI REID
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION






Lets Be Romantic

Let's be romantic baby
Let's stay in love

When I think of the magic
And all that it means to me girl
Girl I get so, so excited
Thinking of love and all it's possibilities
And to think of the madness
So many broken homes, so many broken hearts
Well baby that won't be you and me
Together we'll both make history
'Cause we got a love so strong we're boundless through time

Let's be romantic baby
Let's be the ones who stay in love
Let's make a promise
Let's stay in love

Just to think of us is magic
It's such a sweet melody
Baby, afraid that we don't abuse it
For darling a love like this to go so easily
Oh to think of the sadness
So many hearts all day are lost and torn apart
Baby that won't be you and me
Together we'll both make history
'Cause we got a love so strong we'll last through all time

[HOOK]

Let's be romantic
Let's stay in love
All we gotta do is just keep it up
Keep on giving up my love
Let's show the world that we're still in love
One love is greater than all

Let's be, let's be romantic
Let's stay in love
Let's be the ones
Let's stay in love

Let's be, let's be romantic
Let's stay in love
Come on my sugar
Love, hey yeah

Let's be romantic
Let's stay in love
All we gotta do is just keep it up
Keep on giving up my love
Let's show the world that we're still in love
One love is greater than all

[HOOK x4]
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Writer: KENNETH BABYFACE EDMONDS, DARYL SIMMONS, UNKNOWN COMPOSER AUTHOR
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.






Cant Stop My Heart

Baby, baby
Don't 'cha think
You would like to
Spend the night with me
Darlin', darlin'
Can't you see
That you and I were
Always meant to be

Baby if you believe in magic
Baby I'll reach for the stars
And I'll bring the dream to you
Whatever you wish for you can have it
It'll come straight from the heart
Baby 'cause I, I want you
To want me like I do want you

I can't stop my heart, I'm in love
You're the only one that I want
I want it, I need it
I wanna be the one and only one you love

I want it, I need it
I wanna be the one and only one you love

Girly, girly
It's plain to see
Ain't no other
Place I'd rather be
Girly, baby
Live with me
I'll make you happy
And that I guarantee

Baby 'cause I believe in magic
Baby I wished upon a star
And I found a dream called you
Baby 'cause you can make love happen
Let it fall straight from your heart
Baby 'cause I, I want you
To want me like I do want you

[HOOK]

Baby 'cause I, I want you
To want me like I do want you

[HOOK x2]

I want it, baby I need it
I wanna be the only one, the only, only, only, only one

[HOOK]
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Writer: KENNETH EDMONDS, ANTONIO REID, DARYL SIMMONS
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.






My Kinda Girl

First, there is no doubt
Not for a minute
You've always been my heart's
Number one and number and two
Girl, you were right there
And I won't forget it
By my side for all those nights
I had to hold on to you

If there's one thing that I know
Girl, you are my heart and soul
When I needed love indeed
You were always there for me

And I'll make love stay
'Til my dying day
And it really makes me feel good
Just to say

After all that we've been through
It's so nice to know someone like you
Still cares for me, baby
'Cause you're my kinda lady
And no matter what I do
I promise that I'll keep on
Loving you, pretty baby
'Cause you're my kinda lady

You're my kinda girl

Now I know
That nothin' could separate us
You'll always be my girl
I will always be your man
We go as far
As love's gonna take us
To the room of love we'll zoom
Long as we're hand in hand

If there's one thing that I know
Girl, I'll always love you so
When I needed love to be
You were always there for me

And I'll make love stay
'Til my dying day
And it really makes me feel good
Just to say

[HOOK x2]

You're my kinda girl
My kinda girl
My kinda girl

I get a real good feelin'
Deep inside my soul
Girl, when you're around
I just lose control
And I can't stop thinkin'
'Bout the way I feel
Girl, you are the only one
That gives me chills
And I can't stop lover
'Cause you mean too much
Ooh I start to lose it, girl
Whenever we touch
We got too much time
And that's for sure
We need to stay together
And never let go, no

My kinda girlie
You're my kinda girl
You're my kinda girl
'Cause you're my kinda girl

[HOOK with ad lib]

You're my kinda girl
My kinda girl
You're my kinda girl
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Writer: KENNETH EDMONDS, ANTONIO REID, DARYL SIMMONS
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION






Whip Appeal

Somebody told me
There'd be trouble at home
'Cause we never talk a lot
When we spend time alone
So how are we supposed to know
Know when something is wrong
Well, we've got a way to communicate
It keeps a happy home

And no one does it like me
And no one but you
Has that kind of whip appeal on me

Keep on whippin' on me
Work it on me
Whip all your sweet sweet lovin' on me

Keep on whippin' on me
Work it on me
Whip all your sweet sweet lovin' on me

When we go to work
How the day seems so long
The only thing I think about
Can't wait 'til we get home
'Cause we got a way of talking
And it's better than words
It's the strangest kind of relationship
Oh, but, 'cause it always works

And no one does it like me
And no one but you
Has that kind of whip appeal on me

Whatever you want (whatever you want, babe)
It's alright with me (it's alright with me)
'Cause you've got that whip appeal
So work it on me
It's better than love
Sweet as can be
You've got that whip appeal
So whip it on me (baby)

Keep on whippin' on me
Work it on me
Whip all your sweet sweet lovin' on me
Keep on whippin' on me
Work it on me
Whip all your sweet sweet lovin' on me

'Cause no one does it like me
And no one but you
Has that kind of whip appeal on me

Whatever you want
It's alright with me (alright with me)
'Cause you've got that whip appeal (you got that whip appeal)
So work it on me (come on and work it on me)
It's better than love (better than love)
Sweet as can be (sweet as can be)
You've got that whip appeal (oh you got that whip appeal)
So whip it on me (come and work it, baby)

Whatever you want (whatever you want babe)
It's alright with me (it's alright with me)
'Cause you've got that whip appeal (you got that whip appeal)
So work it on me (come on and work it on me)
It's better than love (better than love)
Sweet as can be (sweet as can be)
You've got that whip appeal (oh you got that whip appeal)
So whip it on me (you got, you got, you got)

Whatever you want
It's alright with me (just you and me)
'Cause you've got that whip appeal (you got a good way of talkin')
So work it on me (that's better than words, babe)
It's better than love (oh wouldn't give it up for the world)
Sweet as can be (oh don't take it from me)
You've got that whip appeal (no way, no way)
So whip it on me (no way)

Whatever you want (whatever you want)
It's alright with me (it's alright with me)
'Cause you've got that whip appeal (you got that whip appeal)
So work it on me (come on and work it on me)
It's better than love (better than love)
Sweet as can be (sweet as can be)
You've got that whip appeal (oh you got that whip appeal)
So whip it on me (you got, you got, you got)

Keep on whippin' on me
Work it on me
Whip all your sweet sweet lovin' on me

Keep on whippin' on me
Work it on me
Whip all your sweet sweet lovin' on me
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Writer: KENNETH BABYFACE EDMONDS, REID PERRI, UNKNOWN COMPOSER AUTHOR
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O CAPASSO, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC






Soon As I Get Home

[SPOKEN:]
Hey, come here for a second
I don't like the way he treats you
He doesn't deserve you
He really don't

What kind of man
Would leave you standing in the cold
Must've been a silly one
To sacrifice a pot of gold
You're the kind of woman
That needs a man that's always there
It's not that you require a lot
Just need some tender love and care

I give good love
I'll buy your clothes
I'll cook your dinner too
Soon as I get home from work
I'll pay your rent
Your faithful lover
Soon as I get home, soon as I get home from work
Girl, I'll treat you right
And I'll never lie
For all that it's worth
I give good love (good love, good love, good love, good love)

It doesn't make sense
That you should have a broken heart
If I were the only one
I'd never let you fall apart
You're the kind of woman
That needs a man with lots of cash
With a stack of major credit cards
And with me you don't have to ask

I give good love
I'll buy your clothes
I'll cook your dinner too
Soon as I get home from work
I'll pay your rent
Your faithful lover
Soon as I get home, soon as I get home from work
Girl, I'll treat you right
And I'll never lie or flirt
Soon as I get home, soon as I get home from work
Girl I'll be around, never let you down
For all that it's worth
I give good love (good love, good love, good love, good love)
I give good love (good love, good love, good love, good love)

[HOOK]
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Writer: KENNETH EDMONDS
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION






Given A Chance

You're not alone, no
And no one's gonna hurt your heart again
And this I know, yes
You can count on me, I'll be there as your friend
For no one knows the pain that you've endured
They took the best from you
Girl, I know
You gave 'em all ya got

You tried, they played around
You cried, they let you down
You gave 'em everything you had
They treated you oh so bad

Given a chance
I'd make it up to you
Given a chance
I'd prove this world was wrong
Given a chance
I'd give my all to you
I'd teach this world a lesson
And I'd never let you fall
Given a chance

It's not yuor fault
That you were born with such a trusting heart
Erase that thought
You're so beautiful, please stay the way you are
And no one understands how much it hurts
You tried to make it work
Girl I know
You gave it all you got

Don't cry, it's over now
Don't sigh, things are better now
I will give you everything you need
You can always count on me

Given a chance
I'd make it up to you
Given a chance
I'd prove this world was wrong
Given a chance
I'd give my all to you
I'd teach this world a lesson
And I'd n-n-n-n-never let you fall

Don't cry, it's over now
Don't sigh, things are better now
I will give you everything you need
You can always count on me

Given a chance
I'd make it up to you
Given a chance
I'd prove this world was wrong
Given a chance
I'd give my all to you
I'm gonna teach this world a lesson
And I'm n-n-n-n-never gonna let you fall

[HOOK]
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Writer: KENNETH BABYFACE EDMONDS, UNKNOWN COMPOSER AUTHOR
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC






Sunshine

Last night I laid with you
'Twas like a dream come true
I've never felt so right
I want you for the rest of my life

Maybe we should settle down
And raise a family
A girl for you
And maybe a boy for me
'Cause that is how much
That is how much
How much I love you girl

Sunshine
You brighten my life
Sunshine
You make me feel alright
Sunshine
You turn the darkness to light
And you brighten up the corners of my mind

You really do, yeah

Last night I prayed for you
That you would forever be cool
'Cause you brought back love in my life
And I gotta tell ya baby
The feeling it's so nice

So maybe we should just settle down
And raise a family
A girl for you
And maybe a boy for me
'Cause that's how much
That is how much
How much I love you girl

[HOOK]

Maybe we should settle down
And raise a family
A girl for you
And maybe a boy for me
That is how much
That is how much
How much I love you girl

[HOOK]
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Writer: KENNETH BABYFACE EDMONDS
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management






Where Will You Go

We started out simple friends
That kind of friendship never ends, no baby
But we were fortunate to care enough
We knew just where we stood
But soon as love appeared
You turned away
And you were so unsure and so afraid
Of feeling what I was feeling
You were scared that love
Would blow your heart away
And you were certain that
In time my love would stray

Where, where will you go
And who, who's gonna love you like I do
Where, where will you go
And who's gonna love like I do

What kind of friends could we have been
If we had kept the feelings in
When we had made a vow to be the friends
We were since we began
But soon as love appeared
You turned away
And you were so unsure and so afraid
Of feeling what I was feeling
You were scared that love
Would blow your heart away
And you were certain that
In time my love
You were thinkin' that our love was gonna stray
Oh tell me

Where, where will you go
And who, who's gonna love you baby
The way that I do, now baby
Where, where will you go, where will you go
And tell me who is gonna love
I wanna know who is gonna love
I need to know who's gonna love
Who's gonna love, who, who, who, oh

Where, where will you go, baby
Who's gonna love you baby, tell me
Who's gonna care for you baby
Who's gonna be there for you baby
Who's gonna love you like you need to be loved
Oh where will you go, baby
And who's gonna love you like I do

Oh I wanna know I wanna know I wanna know
Like I do
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Writer: KENNETH BABYFACE EDMONDS
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION






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Tender Lover is the second studio album by American R&B singer-songwriter Babyface. The album was released on July 7, 1989. It is the follow-up to his debut Lovers (1986).

It was his first album with SOLAR (Sound of Los Angeles Records) after the label entered into a distribution deal with Epic Records. In some regions of Europe, Tender Lover was released with a different cover picture and simply titled Babyface.
Performed By: Babyface
Genre(s): R&B, new jack swing
Length: 48:51
Released: July 7th, 1989
Year: 1989

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