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