[Verse 1: Edwin Starr and Blinky]
We know each other like the palm of our hands
And we have to see each other
Whenever and however we can

[Pre-Chorus: Edwin Starr and Blinky]
I know that I'm tied up
Listen baby
Well, I'm tied up too
And if we are seen together, baby
We've got so much to lose

[Chorus: Edwin Starr, Blinky, and Both]
So if you see me tomorrow
And you turn your head
I'll understand, I'll understand

[Verse 2: Blinky and Edwin Starr]
Mmm, society we're from
And say it ain't supposed to be
But there's a lot of people, baby
Going through the same changes
As you and me

[Pre-Chorus: Blinky and Edwin Starr]
But listen
While my sister call me low down, yes she does
And my brother won't even speak
My daddy don't want me around
But listen to this, my mama said, "Go somewhere else and live", yeah
[Chorus: Edwin Starr, Blinky, and Both]
I know love can be a problem
But if you give up, give up tryin' to solve it
I'll understand
I'll understand

[Outro: Edwin Starr and Blinky]
If I see you with your main man, walking down the main street
I'll understand, Blinky
And if I call you on the phone and if you hang up, baby
I'll understand

And if you see me at a dance and you turn your head
I'll understand
And if I see you at a dance, you turn your head
I'll understand

And if I call you on the phone, and you have to hang up
I'll understand, baby
And if you promised to meet me somewhere, I don't show up
Baby, I'll understand