[Intro]
She taught me that you don't always gotta be tough
You don’t always gotta be gangsta
Because that's not what life's about
I love her for that
Ah-ah

[Chorus]
Wanna get away, baby, you know that I’ll be here (That I'll be here)
When you in my arms, you ain't gotta have no fear (Gotta have no fear)
Let me protect you the rest of my years (Rest of my years)
I really mean it, I love you, my dear (My dear)
I left the streets because I'd rather live with you
Said you the one, you thе one I can't lose (I can't lose)
Bеtter know them bitches ain't fuckin' with you (Ooh)
I’ve come to realize I’m better off with you (Ah-ah)

[Verse]
It took me a while
Had to understand, can't always play it tough, you gotta smile (Ah-ah)
I was hurt and traumatized, I got caught up in that life
Like I was poor and fucking up but you was right there by my side
You been realer than n***as and yeah, I put that on everything (Everything)
Had to cut some people off, it’s time to move on to better things
Have you ever had a rider and a girl at the same time? (Same)
Better not get it twisted, I'll kill anything that play with mine
You know how I feel (You know how I feel)
And you always kept it real (Always kept it real)
I say, "For worse or for better" (For worse or for better)
I don't plan on leaving, it's whatever (I don’t play on leaving, it's whatever)
Tell me if you down to count that cheddar with me (Count that cheddar)
Baby say she down to load Berettas with me (Berettas with me)
Ain't no competition when you playing for keeps (Playin' for keeps)
I still keep that blicky if they thinking I'm sweet
I only ride for you, only provide for you
If I said it then I meant it, bae, I'll only die for you
No, I could never hide the truth, how could I ever lie to you?
And they say, "Gangstas never cry", but fuck it, I'ma cry for you
I'll put my pride aside for you (Ooh-ooh)
[Chorus]
Wanna get away, baby, you know that I'll be here (That I'll be here, ooh-ooh)
When you in my arms, you ain't gotta have no fear (Gotta have no fear, ooh-ooh)
Let me protect you the rest of my years (Rest of my years, ooh-ooh)
I really mean it, I love you, my dear (My dear, yeah,-yeah)
I left the streets because I'd rather live with you (Yeah-yeah)
Said you the one, you the one I can't lose (Yeah-yeah)
Better know them bitches ain't fuckin' with you (Ooh-ooh)
I've come to realize I'm better off with you (Better off with you)

[Outro]
I've come to realize I'm better off with you (Better off with you)
I've come to realize I'm better off with you (Better off with you)