On Bended Knee
Boyz II Men · Twenty [2011]
Darlin' I, I can't explain
Where did we lose our way
Girl it's drivin' me insane
And I know I just need one more chance
To prove my love to you
If you come back to me
I'll guarantee
That I'll never let you go
CHORUS:
Can we go back to the days our love was strong
Can you tell me how a perfect love goes wrong
Can somebody tell me how to get things back
The way they used to be
Oh God give me the reason
I'm down on bended knee
I'll never walk again, until you come back to me
I'm down on bended knee
So many nights I dream of you
Holding my pillow tight
I know that I don't need to be alone
When I open up my eyes
To face reality
Every moment without you
It seems like eternity
I'm begging you, begging you come back to me
CHORUS:
Can we go back to the days our love was strong
Can you tell me how a perfect love goes wrong
Can somebody tell me how to get things back
The way they used to be
Oh God give me the reason
I'm down on bended knee
I'll never walk again, until you come back to me
I'm down on bended knee
(Baby, Im sorry. Please forgive me for all the wrong I've done.
Please come back home girl. I know you put all your trust
in me, I'm sorry I let you down. Please forgive me girl.)
I'm gonna swallow my pride
Say I'm sorry
Stop pointing fingers, the blame is on me
I want a new life
And I want it with you
If you feel the same
Don't ever let it go
You gotta believe, in the spirit of love
it can heal all things
We won't hurt any more
No I don't believe our love's terminal
I'm down on my knees, begging you please
Come home
CHORUS:
Can we go back to the days our love was strong
Can you tell me how a perfect love goes wrong
Can somebody tell me how to get things back
The way they used to be
Oh God give me the reason
I'm down on bended knee
I'll never walk again, until you come back to me
I'm down on bended knee
(Wanna build a new life
Just you and me
Gonna make you my wife
Raise a family)
Can somebody tell me how to get things back
The way things used to be
Oh God give me a reason
I'm down on bended knee
I'll never walk again, til you come back to me
I'm down on bended knee
On Bended Knee
Boyz II Men's 'On Bended Knee' stands as a defining anthem of the mid-1990s R&B and soul revival. Recorded for their landmark album *Cooleyhighharmony*, the track showcases the group's signature four-part vocal harmony and emotive delivery, blending smooth balladry with a driving, rhythmic groove. The song became a cultural touchstone, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earning a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Its enduring popularity is evident in its frequent inclusion in compilations and remix collections, where the core melody remains a staple of the genre's greatest hits. The recording exemplifies the polished production style that characterized the era, influencing countless subsequent artists in the soul and contemporary R&B fields.