Baby tell me why
you're wearin' dark glasses inside
What cha tryin' to hide

Is it another black eye
What cha gonna do
Next time he lays his hands on you

And to tell the truth
don't cha realize he don't love you


If he don't treat you like a queen
You should be steppin'
it's obvious to me that he ain't worth it

what's the use of stayin' when he hurts you
Baby you should know he don't deserve you


Tell me what makes a man
Treat his woman so cruel
To me it makes no sense

For you to stand this abuse
Enough is enough
You deserve a love much better

A little joy and laughter,
understanding -- on a silver platter


[Repeat Chorus]

[Bridge:]

You can't go on pretendin' not to see
What every one knows
Open your eyes

you're running out of time

There's no joy in pain

what cha gonna gain
he don't feel no shame
Why is it that you stay

lovin' this way
It could end your life someday
If you don't know

If you don't know

[REPEAT CHORUS 2x]