Adieu

To my brother from another mother
Always up to no good, you never ran out of trouble
Still I had your back, when you were ducking for cover
And you always had mine, 'cause you respected my hustle
You saw the vision, when nobody would listen
Put the battery on my back, that helped me spark the ignition
Never once questioned, loyalty was a given
That was the gift that kept givin' till the day that it didn't
I guess time is the heavyweight champ
Undefeated with its hands, messin' up all your plans
Always beaten to the punch, I never know when things end
Maybe evolution happens with a line in the sand
Had to grapple with that thought, had to wrestle with my faults
Ain't as simple as I thought, the concept of moving on
Common sense would say I'm hurting
But my pride won't take the fall
I don't think I can keep this up no more

Tough times don't last, but these feelings do
Nothing hurts like the day I had to bid you adieu
Look, between these lines, there's no malice involved
I just wish you'd return this call, that's all
Tough times don't last, but these feelings do
Nothing hurts like the day I had to bid you adieu
Look, between these lines, there's no malice involved
I just wish you'd return this call, that's all

And to my first love
You taught me much through your faith in the lord up above
Showed me what's up, opened my eyes to a whole new world
When I had kept my door shut, out of fear of being judged
Young and insecure, that's what we both were
Found each other at our worst, we made the most of
What we had going on, never made it to dawn
But you were right to cut me off than to string me along
You had your struggles that I couldn't support
My immaturities wasn't something you could afford
I hope you're hearing me, though we've both moved forward
Some nights I can't help but think you deserved more
I hope you're doing good
And everything in your plans came to bear fruit
And if you got a new man, I hope he cares too
I don't mean to sneak up on you like some bad news, bless you

Tough times don't last, but these feelings do
Nothing hurts like the day I had to bid you adieu
Look, between these lines, there's no malice involved
I just wish you'd return this call, that's all
Tough times don't last, but these feelings do
Nothing hurts like the day I had to bid you adieu
Look, between these lines, there's no malice involved
I just wish you'd return this call, that's all