[Verse 1: H.E.R.]
Passive, past it, I've been thinking 'bout mad shit
Happened, action, baby, we never lasted
Magic, madness, maybe you was just gassin'
But it was better than I imagined
Drastic acting, to you it was just practice
Sadness, mask it, hated you with a passion
Had it, granted, baby, I didn't cap it
'Cause it was better than I imagined

[Chorus: H.E.R.]
Thought it'd be worse 'cause it hurts me
But still, I can't see myself with no one else
'Cause it was better than I imagined
Better than I imagined

[Verse 2: H.E.R.]
Trust me, love me, no one could ever makе you
Stay true, hate to say it, but it's too late
My еxpectation's too low, you can't relate to
Baby, but I don't blame you
Baby, you were the one I always escaped to
Dated to replace you, maybe I'm just afraid to
Phone you, need you to tell me if it's okay to
Is it okay?
[Chorus: H.E.R.]
I thought it'd be worse 'cause it hurts me
But still, I can't see myself with no one else
'Cause it was better than I imagined
Better than I imagined
'Cause it was better than I imagined
Better than I imagined

[Verse 3: Meshell Ndegéocello]
Yeah, hey, um
On the scramble to get a flight, I lost my phone
I'm calling you from the hotel phone
I couldn't get a flight back to the States
I realize you're the only number I know by heart
Last time I was here, we were together, remember?
I tried to tell you how I felt
"I—," then you stopped me
And you said, "Don't ruin it
'Cause this is better than I could have ever imagined"
I hope you're okay staying inside
I hope you're not lonely
And I'll call again, maybe you'll answer

[Outro: Meshell Ndegéocello]
'Cause this is better than I could have ever imagined