Anyway
Babyface · Other Songs - Babyface
Written by gregory curtis,
steve kipner (1999)Performed by kevon edmondsYou know
that I'm crazy 'bout you babeWhy do you play with me
anyway anywayIs that anyway for you to treat somebody
who loves youWho thinks the world of youYou know you
can't treat me anywayIs that anyway for you to treat
somebody who needs youGoin' out their way to please
youI must be crazy but anywayYou know the buttons to
push you know the words to sayYou got the smile to
use to get your own wayI'm getting paid you got it
made in the shadeAnd every day is like a holidayYou
know my weakness you know I can't say noYou know my
no means yes and my stop mean goYou're taking me for
a ride and this is how it looks from my sidePeep the
gameHookI catch you out flirtin' with the boys in the
hoodYou turn it round make me feel I misunderstoodEvery
time I'm the last to knowHere's your academy award
for puttin' on the greatest showMomma told me 'bout
girls like youAnd all the trouble they can put you
throughI give you love but you make me payWhen you
turn around and give it all awayHookBaby baby baby
babyCan't I believe the games you play just to get
your own wayBaby baby baby babyAll along you get me
up waitin' for your perfect paydayBaby baby baby babyIt's
comin' back to you and you will be mortified tore up
insideBaby baby baby babyMe and my new shorty will
be rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin'Girl you make me
say hey when you do me this wayYou blew my mind and
made me blindI couldn't read the signsHook to fade
steve kipner (1999)Performed by kevon edmondsYou know
that I'm crazy 'bout you babeWhy do you play with me
anyway anywayIs that anyway for you to treat somebody
who loves youWho thinks the world of youYou know you
can't treat me anywayIs that anyway for you to treat
somebody who needs youGoin' out their way to please
youI must be crazy but anywayYou know the buttons to
push you know the words to sayYou got the smile to
use to get your own wayI'm getting paid you got it
made in the shadeAnd every day is like a holidayYou
know my weakness you know I can't say noYou know my
no means yes and my stop mean goYou're taking me for
a ride and this is how it looks from my sidePeep the
gameHookI catch you out flirtin' with the boys in the
hoodYou turn it round make me feel I misunderstoodEvery
time I'm the last to knowHere's your academy award
for puttin' on the greatest showMomma told me 'bout
girls like youAnd all the trouble they can put you
throughI give you love but you make me payWhen you
turn around and give it all awayHookBaby baby baby
babyCan't I believe the games you play just to get
your own wayBaby baby baby babyAll along you get me
up waitin' for your perfect paydayBaby baby baby babyIt's
comin' back to you and you will be mortified tore up
insideBaby baby baby babyMe and my new shorty will
be rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin'Girl you make me
say hey when you do me this wayYou blew my mind and
made me blindI couldn't read the signsHook to fade
Anyway - Babyface
Babyface's 'Anyway' stands as a testament to his mastery of R&B and pop balladry, capturing the raw vulnerability of heartbreak with melodic precision. Released during the height of his solo career, the track exemplifies his signature blend of smooth vocals and lush production, characteristic of the late 1980s and early 1990s sound. The song reflects a recurring theme in his discography: the struggle to move forward despite emotional devastation. By weaving together intimate lyrics with a polished sonic palette, Babyface delivers a recording that resonates with listeners seeking both comfort and catharsis, solidifying his status as a pivotal figure in modern soul music.