I see the bruise, I see the truthI see what he been doin’ to youBlood on the shoes, what’s his excuse?He says he’s doing some new kung-fuYou always use his bullshit excuseBut I see what he been doin’ to youWhy’d you put up with that shit?Why’d you go back for that kiss?Maybe it tastes like him when you’ve got tears on your lipsWhy’d you put up with that shit?Why don’t we pack and leave this?Why do you smile when he cries?Why do you cry when he wins?Fight for meWe can leave, I’m beggin’, pleaseOn my-on my knees, go to HawaiiFight for me, say, “We can leave,” I’m beggin’, pleaseOn my-on my kneesHawa-HawaiiHe got balloons, new flowers, tooLast one’s dyin’ in your bedroomHe squeezin’ you, blame-blamin’ youMama just usin’ her red perfumeDomestic bliss
I know how bad you wanted itWhy’d you put up with that shit?Why’d you go back for that kiss?Maybe it tastes like him when you’ve got tears on your lipsWhy’d you put up with that shit?Why don’t we pack and leave this?Why do you smile when he cries?Why do you cry when he wins?Fight for meWe can leave, I’m beggin’, pleaseOn my-on my knees, go to HawaiiFight for me, say, “We can leave,” I’m beggin’, pleaseOn my-on my kneesHawa-HawaiiMy God, I’ll be right in, the trickle of lightnin’I knew before I heard, I felt it in my skinMy God, I’ll be right in, the trickle of lightnin’I knew before I heard, I felt it in my skinFight for meWe can leave, I’m beggin’, pleaseOn my-on my knees, go to HawaiiFight for me, say, “We can leave,” I’m beggin’, pleaseOn my-on my kneesHawa-Hawaii