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Aretha Franklin
Lyrics for Song: Willing To Forgive
Lyrics for Album: Knew You Were Waiting: The Best Of Aretha Franklin 1980-1998 [2012]
I read her letters and I saw her picture
And I smelled her cheap perfume, hmm
It must have come from you
How could you touch her
Lay down beside her
Well, there just ain't no excuse
You shouldn't have been so loose
I saw the telephone bill
You must be out of your mind
If you think you can smooth it over
Then you're wasting your time
Well, I'm willing to forgive you but I cant forget
'Cause you really, really, really, really hurt me this time
And I guess I can go on although I must admit
Ive been busy, busy, busy, busy
Thinkin' that I'm gonna mess around some time
You're such a liar
You took her and her children
Out for the afternoon
While I was sittin' waitin' on you
How could you do it
You should've been here with me
You just couldn't do it
You had to be in the streets, uh
Well, I heard through the grapevine
You've been messin' around
When you thought you were gettin' over
Thats when my baby I found, oh
Well, I'm willing to forgive you but I cant forget
'Cause you really, really, really, really hurt me this time
(You really hurt me)
And I guess I can go on although I must admit
I've been busy, busy, busy, busy
Thinkin' that I'm gonna mess around some time
I gave my heart, gave my time
Gave my soul cause love was blind
I cant explain this poor excuse
Of a man of a boy who was born to lose
I paid the rent, washed your clothes
Cooked your food and I only God knows
Only God knows why I stay with you
I guess, guess I I'm in love
Well, I'm willing to forgive you but I can't forget
(Oh, baby, I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love)
'Cause you really, really, really, really hurt me this time
(Ooh, you really hurt me this time, baby)
And I guess I can go on although I must admit
(Although I must admit)
I've been busy, busy, busy, busy
Thinkin' that I'm gonna mess around some time
(I'm gonna mess around some time)
I gave my heart, gave my time
Gave my soul 'cause love was blind
I can't explain this poor excuse
Of a man of a boy who was born to lose
I paid the rent, I washed your clothes
Cooked your food and I only God knows
Only God knows why I stay with you
I guess guess I I'm in love
Well, I'm willing to forgive you but I cant forget
'Cause you really, really, really, really hurt me this time
(Ooh, oh, baby, you hurt me, you hurt me)
And I guess I can go on although I must admit
I've been busy, busy, busy, busy
Thinkin' that I'm gonna mess around some time
I'm willing to forgive you but I cant forget
(I'm willin', I'm willin' and able)
'Cause you really, really, really
Really hurt me this time
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Willing To Forgive
Willing To Forgive stands as a testament to Aretha Franklin's enduring vocal power and emotional depth during her later career. Released in the 1980s, the track showcases the Queen of Soul's ability to blend gospel-infused R&B with contemporary production values. The song highlights her signature dynamic range, moving seamlessly from intimate verses to soaring, impassioned choruses that define her legacy. As part of a celebrated discography spanning decades, this recording captures Franklin's continued relevance and artistic evolution. It remains a cherished song in her catalogue, reflecting the resilience and warmth that characterized her performances throughout the 1980s and 1990s. The track serves as a reminder of her profound influence on soul music and her capacity to connect deeply with audiences through timeless melodies and heartfelt delivery. |
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| Album Lyrics: Knew You Were Waiting: The Best Of Aretha Franklin 1980-1998 [2012] |
Aretha Franklin
"Knew You Were Waiting: The Best Of Aretha Franklin 1980-1998 [2012]"
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