Used to be just 2 strangers passing by From just crossing paths, somehow we intertwined I know somebody like you is hard to find But I gotta be honest, say what's on my mind I wish I could give you all that you deserve But I can't afford what you're worth It's killing me softly, oh, saying these words I just gotta put myself first I want you To know I gave you all that I had But I don't want to Lead you on and leave you like that I want you I want you I want you To understand I'm all that I have If I let you want me, I'm sorry I love to know you're thinking of me But waiting for me would be lonely I don't take things slowly I'm either in for the ride Faster than the wind Or all I have to give is What's between these lips (What's between these lips) I wish I could give you all that you deserve But I can't afford what you're worth It's killing me softly, oh, saying these words I just gotta put myself first (ooh oooh) I want you To know I gave you all that I had (I gave you all that I had) But I don't want to Lead you on and leave you like that (Like that) I want you (I want you babe) I want you (I want you) I want you To understand I'm all that I have (I'm all that I have)