When Men Grow Old
Babyface · Other Songs - Babyface
So many years that you sacrificed,
So many chances you let go by.
And girl never once did
You once complain, no way.
And now he's got nerve just to criticize,
You let yourself go, like you've got no pride.
You do what you do hoping he'll stay, well.
The first thing you do is put on your make up,
But he doesn't notice a thing.
It's not how it's s'posed to be.
Chorus
When men grow old,
Do they lose sensitivity?
When men grow old,
They forget how to love.
When men grow old,
They have no sense of loyalty.
Well if that's how it is,
I don't wanna grow anymore.
So many nights when you sat alone,
He's out with his friends like he's got no home.
But you understood that he needed his space, well.
But now it seems like that he's always gone,
And he won't admit there is something wrong.
He finds a young girl who will take your place, well.
The first thing you do,
You go get your hair done.
But he doesn't notice a thing,
It's not how it's s'posed to be.
Chorus
Time after time,
Year after year,
So many women are drowning in tears.
Waiting and hoping and praying for love,
Something that most men don't know the true meaning of.
Why can't they just open their hearts?
Don't they fall in love?
Chorus
So many chances you let go by.
And girl never once did
You once complain, no way.
And now he's got nerve just to criticize,
You let yourself go, like you've got no pride.
You do what you do hoping he'll stay, well.
The first thing you do is put on your make up,
But he doesn't notice a thing.
It's not how it's s'posed to be.
Chorus
When men grow old,
Do they lose sensitivity?
When men grow old,
They forget how to love.
When men grow old,
They have no sense of loyalty.
Well if that's how it is,
I don't wanna grow anymore.
So many nights when you sat alone,
He's out with his friends like he's got no home.
But you understood that he needed his space, well.
But now it seems like that he's always gone,
And he won't admit there is something wrong.
He finds a young girl who will take your place, well.
The first thing you do,
You go get your hair done.
But he doesn't notice a thing,
It's not how it's s'posed to be.
Chorus
Time after time,
Year after year,
So many women are drowning in tears.
Waiting and hoping and praying for love,
Something that most men don't know the true meaning of.
Why can't they just open their hearts?
Don't they fall in love?
Chorus
When Men Grow Old - Babyface
Babyface's 'When Men Grow Old' stands as a poignant exploration of aging and the shifting dynamics within relationships. Recorded during the height of his solo career, the track exemplifies his signature ability to blend R&B sensibilities with soulful storytelling. The song captures the quiet introspection often associated with maturity, reflecting on how time alters perspectives and connections. As a staple of his discography, it showcases his mastery in crafting melodies that resonate with universal themes of love and loss, solidifying his status as a pivotal figure in contemporary music history.