You Should Have Come To Me

Ben Harper · Other Songs - Ben Harper

Yeah man, just do it man, just tear it up

He's running with it, so go ahead, go ahead man



Smooth, little one

You like to throw your hand beneath and run

Move back to L.A. for some sun

Leave us to clean up this mess you done



You should have come to me when you told her about us

You should have come to me

You should have come to me when your love ran dry

You should have come to me



Choose your better friend, I can see then

At the expense of my rearend

Make me look real bad

And you just not so good

I dont know how you can keep on going like you do



You should have come to me when you told her about it

You should have come to me

You should have come to me when your love ran dry

You should have come to me



I see the way that you ran and hide

I see the way that you fooled her eyes

I see the way that you ran inside

You should have come to me

Come



It takes two to tango, and only one to tell

And I'm sure you made us seem

Like I was the one crawling back from hell

All the reason, to step you out of my life

I am gonna squeeze one last tune out of you

Before I take it back



You should have come to me when you told her about it

You should have come to me

God Damn babe

You should have come to me when you told her about it

You should have come to me

You should have come to me when your love ran dry

You should have come to me

You Should Have Come To Me

Ben Harper's 'You Should Have Come To Me' stands as a poignant exploration of regret and missed connection, delivered through his signature acoustic guitar work and soulful vocals. The track exemplifies Harper's ability to blend roots music with spiritual undertones, creating an intimate atmosphere that invites deep reflection. While often associated with his broader catalog of Americana and folk-rock, the song's emotional weight transcends genre boundaries, resonating with listeners who have experienced the bittersweet nature of unfulfilled opportunities. Harper's lyrical focus on personal accountability and the passage of time serves as a universal reminder of choices made and paths not taken, cementing the recording's place in his discography as a masterclass in storytelling through music.