I Don't Blame You
Latif · Other Songs - Latif
Baby you alright?
(Ooo yeah)
Come here let me talk to you for a second
(oooooo)
I know I know I know
I can make you feel better
(Ohhhh ga ga ga ga ga babe)
just talk to me
I'll never know unless you just open up and talk to me
(I can tell something's wrong; Baby I can tell something's wrong)
I'm always here
(Girl ooo yea)
[Verse:1]
See whats the matter baby
There's something heavily weighing your mind
How about a conversation
I intend to ease your worries tonight
Please don't hold back your emotions
It pains me to see you hold feelings inside
I know you won't let it break you
You'll be ok if you give love a try
[Chorus: 2x]
Girl you gave your heart but that brother never cared
Thinkin to yourself wishin you wouldn't have gone there
Afraid to love again
Thinkin all men are the same
Girl I don't blame you
[Verse: 2]
I know for certain you're hurting babe
You won't feel love is real
Without ample time to heal
Learning to trust without fear
And to move beyond the past and your tears (I know its hard, I know)
No memories remain
The heartaches
The pain
They seem to never ever ever go away
Just let me know when you're ready babe
To forever be my lady
My lady
[Chorus: until fade]
I Don't Blame You
Latif's 'I Don't Blame You' stands as a defining track within the UK garage and dancehall fusion of the late 1990s. Released during a pivotal era for the genre, the song showcases Latif's signature ability to blend rhythmic complexity with emotive vocal delivery. The recording captures the raw energy and social commentary characteristic of the era's dance music, addressing themes of relationship dynamics and personal accountability. As a staple of the genre's catalog, the track exemplifies the transition from pure dancefloor focus to more narrative-driven storytelling that would define the sound of the late 90s and early 2000s. Its enduring popularity highlights Latif's significant influence on the evolution of British dance music.