The Light (Remix)

Lyrics

[Chorus: Erykah Badu & (Common)] There are times When ya need someone I will be by your side There is a light that shines Sunshine Special for you, and me, yeah (Yo... yo... check it...) [Verse 1: Common] I never knew a luh... luh... a love like this It's something for me to write this I ain't seen you in a minute Wrote this letter, decided to send it Signed, sealed, delivered, for us to grow together Love has no limit, let's spend a slow forever Your heart is weathered by what studs did to you I ain't gon' salt 'em – I did it too Because of you, feelings, I handle with care Some studs recognize your light, can't handle the glare I ain't the type to walk around with matching shirts A relationship is effort, I'll match your work I wanna be the one to make you happiest, and hurt you the most The end is near, it's important that we close... To the Most High Regardless of what happen, on Him, let's rely [Chorus: Erykah Badu] There are times When ya need someone I will be by your side There is a light that shines Sunshine Special for you, and me, yeah [Verse 2: Common & (Erykah Badu)] It's important we communicate And tune the fate of this union to the right pitch (Yeah...) I never call you my bitch, or even my boo There's so much in a name, and so much more in you (Mmm...) Few understand the union of woman and man And sex and a tingle is where they assuming it land That's fly by night For you, in the sky, I write These cold Chi nights – moon, you my light (Right... right...) If Heaven had a height, you would be that tall Ghetto to coffee shop – in you, I see that all Let's stick to understanding and we won't fall For better, or worse times, I hope to me you call I pray everyday, more than anything, friends we'll stay We begin to lay this foundation for a family "Love ain't simple" – why can't it be? Anything worth having, you work at annually We known each other for some time It don't take a whole day to recognize sunshine (Sunshine...!) Sunshine... Sunshine... (Sunshine... yeah!)... Sunshine... [Chorus: Erykah Badu & (Common)] There are times When ya need someone I will be by your side There is a light that shines Sunshine Special for you (Yo, yo, yo...) And special for me, yeahhh (Check it...) [Verse 3: Common & (Erykah Badu)] It's kinda fresh you listen to more than Hip-Hop I could catch you in the mix, from beauty to thrift shop (Ah-hiii) Plus you shit-pop when it's time to, thinking you fresh Suggesting beats I should rhyme to When I'm lost, I try to find you You know to give me space when it's time to My heart's dictionary defines you, as "love and happiness" It's hard trying to practice abstinence (Shiiittt...) The time we committed love it was real good It had to be, for me to arrive, and it still feel good I know the sex ain't gon' keep you But as my equal, is how I must treat you (Aha...) It's my reflection, to light, I'ma lead you And whatever's right, (Yeah...) I'ma feed you (Yeah...) Digga-da, digga-da, digga-da, digga-digga-da-da (Aight...) Yo, I'll tell you the rest when I see you Peace [Chorus: Erykah Badu] There are times When ya need someone I will be by your side There is a light that shines Sunshine Special for you And special for me There are times When you'll need someone Said, I will be there for you There is a light that shines Sunshine Special for you...