Back It Up

I told you once, now I tell you twice
I'm not gonna be a fool
'Cause when it comes down to my heart
It's not gonna be abused
Now I've been knocked down and stepped on
And it's cold down on the floor
And I don't recall seein' your hand
When I couldn't take anymore

Back it up

Don't just tell me that your love's for real
You've got to prove what you really feel
Don't just say you wanna be my man
I've got to know that you understand
Hey boy, you better back it up

Now I'm not tryin' to judge you
Your intentions might be fine
But the last time I trusted someone
All I could do was break down and cry
When it comes to heartache and pain
There'll be no déjà vu

Back it up

Don't need no one to wipe defeat on my heart
I've got to know that it's love from the start
Your hugs and kisses, they don't mean a thing
I've got to know that it's real love you bring

If you want some love, give some in return
'Cause it's my love you're gonna have to earn
I need someone to show me that they care
I need a man who will always be there

You better back it up
When it comes to heartache and pain
There'll be no déjà vu

Back it up

Don't just tell me that your love's for real
You've got to prove how you really feel
Don't need no one to wipe defeat on my heart
I've got to know that it's love from the start
Your hugs and kisses, they don't mean a thing
I've got to know that it's real love you bring

Back it up

Back it up, boy
Back it up
Hey boy, you better back it up

Back it up
Don't just tell me that you want my love
Hey boy, you better back it up
Back it up
You've got to show me that you really care
Say you wanna be my man
Back it up
Back it up, boy
Back it up
Hey boy, you better back it up

I know that you really need my lovin'
Hey boy, you better back it up