Love Shoulda Brought You Home
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Should I even try
Will I just be hearing the same old lines
See it doesn't matter
What you say this time
'cause our whole relationship
Is built on one lie
You say things aren't the way they seem
But still you can't come straight with me
How can you think that you're in love
When you don't know the meaning of
Love shoulda brought you
Brought you
Home last night
You shoulda been with me
Shoulda been right by my side
If you cared anything for me
Then love woulda brought you
To me last night
Gotta hand it to you
You had me there for a while
I was so in love with you
I couldn't see past your smile
Now I smell the coffee
Boy, I got a wake up call
And it left the message
That you just don't care at all
You can't expect me to
Believe that she doesn't mean anything
You say that you love only me
Your kinda lovin' my darling
I just don't need
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Then you woulda been sincere
And I wouldn't be in tears
And love woulda brought you
To me last night
Oh baby why
Why do men think that love's just for the moment
Not over time
Please tell me why
Why should I think that
You're gonna be sincere
Are you deservin'
Don't blame me if
I just don't believe
I just don't believe
That you'll always be here
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Love Shoulda Brought You Home
Babyface's 'Love Shoulda Brought You Home' stands as a quintessential example of his smooth, R&B-infused pop sensibility that defined the late 1980s and early 1990s. Recorded during a prolific period for the artist, the track showcases his signature ability to blend romantic vulnerability with polished production. As a solo effort, it highlights his role as both a songwriter and performer, delivering a message of longing and regret that resonated deeply with audiences of the era. The song's enduring appeal lies in its melodic structure and the warmth of its delivery, cementing Babyface's status as a cornerstone of contemporary soul music. It remains a staple in collections of his discography, reflecting the era's shift toward more intimate, relationship-focused ballads.