Luther Vandross

[fox69]

"Are You Gonna Love Me"

"Are You Gonna Love Me"


Anywhere you say to be
From the sky down to the ground
If I hear you calling me
I will never let you down
What if I were far away
Would the love fire still burn
I want to know if you would be
Still in love when I return

Are you gonna love me
I'm who I should be when you're loving me
Are you gonna love me
And give this love a chance... would we dance

I know the way you feel
I shouldn't worry 'bout the future now
It just gets in the way
Don't want to make you sad
Just want to know you're gonna love me
When it's not a sunny day

Are you gonna love me
When the skies are grey and I'm far away
Are you gonna love me
If I have to go... do you know

[Interlude:]
It's all about (You and me, you and me)
Will you wait for me
(It's all about love, love, love)
About your love

You were feeling kind of blue
When the job took me away
The reason that I'm calling you is
I'll be coming back today

Are you gonna love me
Girl, it's been so long
Is the feeling gone
Are you gonna love me
That's what I'm asking you
Whatcha gonna do

[Interlude]

Are you gonna love me
(Are you gonna love me, baby) (Love me)
(Love me now) (ah Love me) (Love me)
Will you wait for me

(Are you gonna love me, baby) (Love me)
(Love me now) (ah Love me) (Love me)
Are you gonna love me

(Are you gonna love me, baby) (Love me)
(Love me now) (ah Love me) (Love me)
Will you wait for me

(Are you gonna love me, baby) (Love me)
(Love me now) (ah Love me) (Love me)
Are you gonna love me

(Are you gonna love me, baby) (Love me)
(Love me now) (ah Love me) (Love me)
Will you wait for me

(Are you gonna love me, baby) (Love me)
(Love me now) (ah Love me) (Love me)
Are you gonna love me, love me

(Are you gonna love me, baby) (Love me)
(Love me now) (ah Love me) (Love me)
Love me baby, love me baby
Love me baby, love me baby

[Fade]

 

[fox69]

"Are You Mad At Me?"

"Are You Mad At Me?"


I was lost until the day I found you
And I know you know
There's not a thing for you that I wouldn't do
But, yesterday was rough on me
I was under the weather
So my dear, I didn't have much to say

And I rushed you off of the phone last night
So I called you back to apologize
But your line stayed busy through the night, you see
And it makes me wonder
Are you mad at me?

I was right to fall in love this way
And one thing's for sure
The angels smiled on me
When you came my way
So my dear, tonight's the night
It's gonna be special
I can't wait to see the face of my love

But even though I tried, sorry I was late
And I understand that you couldn't wait
But you're pulling back, honey I can see
And it makes me worry
Are you mad at me?

I wish I could be perfect for you
Can't you see how hard I try?

When you talk to me I can hear the pain
When I look in your face I can see the strain
And I can hear the cries of the willow tree
Something's wrong I know it
Are you mad at me?

[Ad lib until fade]

 

[fox69]

"Are You There (With Another Guy)"

"Are You There (With Another Guy)"



I'm standing on your doorstep
And I don't know what to do
Should I ring your doorbell or just walk away
My friends all say that you were never true
I'm hiding in the shadows

I hear the music coming out of your radio
Are you there with another guy instead of me
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I hear the laughter and there's something I've got to know
Are you there with another guy instead of me
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)

I only know I love you and I couldn't say goodbye
So if there's another, I don't want to know
If you should go, I would surely die
I'm hiding in the shadows

And I see two silhouettes in back of your window shade
Are you there with another guy when I am gone
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I can't believe you'd break the promises that you made
If you're there with another guy, I can't go on, oh no
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)

You would never leave me, hurt me or deceive me
I'm a fool to doubt you, worry so about you
Love requires faith, I've got a lot of faith but
(I hear the music coming out of your radio)

I only know I love you, and I couldn't say goodbye
So if there's another, I don't want to know
If you should go, I would surely die
I'm hiding in the shadows

Yeah, (In the shadows)
Really plotting, hiding in the shadows
I'm hiding in the shadows, yeah

(Umm pah pah, pity the girl)
Pity, pity
(Umm pah pah, pity the girl)
Umm pah pitty
(Umm pah pah, pity the girl)
Umm pah pah, pity pity
(Umm pah pah, pity the girl)

I hear the music coming out of your radio
Are you there with another guy instead of me
Oh no, don't tell me (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
No I can't believe it
I hear your laughter and there's something I've got to know
Are you there with another guy instead of me
Please don't say (Yeah, yeah yeah)
(It's a pity)

I hear the music coming out of your radio
(Umm pah pah, pity the girl)
(Umm pah pah, pity the girl)
(Umm pah pah, pity the girl)

No, I can't believe it
I hear the laughter and there's something I got to know
(Umm pah pah, pity the girl)
(Umm pah pah, pity the girl)
(Umm pah pah, pity the girl)

Yeah baby
Without my love, I pity the girl
(Umm pah pah, pity the girl)
(Umm pah pah, pity the girl)
Your radio
(Umm pah pah, pity the girl)
Oh yeah, yeah
Umm pah pah, pity the girl
(Umm pah pah, pity the girl)
(Umm pah pah, pity the girl)

 

[fox69]

"Are You Using Me?"

"Are You Using Me?"


Wait a minute
Let's try something different
This is Luther
With the masters at work

Last night I had some trouble sleeping..

[1] - Are you, are you, are you using me?
Are you, are you, are you using me?
Are you, are you, are you using me?
Are you, are you, are you using me?

No more will I let it be
You called his name out in your sleep
You're doing things so suspiciously
And I think that you're using me, yeah

Don't hang on me for security
Love is never free
Are you using me?

[Repeat 1]

You pretended like we were friends
I was blinded by sentiment
You complicated what love should be
And I could swear that you're using me

I keep seeing things I shouldn't see
I've been watchin' you
Are you using me?

Are you, are you
Are you using me?

Listen, talk to me, talk to me, talk to me
Ooh, come on now and talk to me, talk to me
Hey talk to me, talk to me
Hey talk to me, talk to me

For my money, for my money
For my money, for my money
For my money, for my money
(Tell the truth)
For my money, for my money

[Repeat 1]

For my body, for my body
For my body, for my body
For my body, for my body
For my body, for my body

Don't hang on to me for security
Love is never free, tell me are you

Using, using me, using, are you using me
Using, using me, using, are you using me?

I keep seeing things I should not see
I've been watching you, are you using me?

One time, one time (one time, one time)
One time, one time (one time, one time)
One time, one time (one time, tell me)
One time, one time (It's my desire)
Don't be such a liar

[Ad lib until fade]

 

[fox69]

"Bad Boy / Having A Party"

"Bad Boy / Having A Party"


Roll back the rug everybody
Move all the tables and chairs
We're gonna have us a good time tonight
Everytime that we meet
We skip and we dip to the beat, Yeah Yeah
What in the world could be better
Than getting together

The last time we had a party
It ended when the sun came up
That's why your mama told you
That you couldn't go out
Stay in the house

[Chorus:]
Bad boy
He's gonna sneak out tonight
He's gonna tip by her window
'Cause he sure wants to get out and dance
Everyone's here, let 'em all in
The chandelier downstairs has fallen
I know it's hard to resist
This is the party no one wanted to miss
But if you don't get home on the double, boy
You're going to be in trouble
I hope your mama don't look in your room
'Cause if she does she'll be here soon

Boy, she's gonna be mad
You're a bad boy and you've got it bad boy
Boy, say goodbye to your friends
'Cause it's gonna be a while til you see them again

[Chorus]

Everybody's swingin'
Dancin' to the music
On the radio
Having a party
Everybody's swingin'
Dancin' to the music
On the radio
You can't go

[Chorus]

 

[fox69]

"Because It's Really Love"

"Because It's Really Love"


I used to be afraid
That you were never gonna love me this way
But I feel better now
No one could ever say
To me, It's such a shame you're a lonely guy
Because you love is mine
And now we know our love is ever so true
I think we know it 'cause you feel the way I do
I can't imagine me without you, my dear
And I'm so glad about the reaon that you came here

[Chorus:]
Because it's love
Because it's love
Because it's really love
Because it's love
Because it's all the way love
Because it's really love

Ooo, girl you gotta stay
'Cause I wanna fill you day with happiness
'Cause I'm in love you see
There's so much I wanna say
And you'll hear the words to make you fall in love
Deep in love with me
I used to say I love you every day
To make you really know
To trust in the things I say
But look at me now and you can clearly see
The love I feel for you
You don't need words from me

[Chorus]

[Bridge:]
When you walked into the crowded room
You sent my rocket to the moon
But little did I know that you would change my life
But you kept saying take it slow
I love you for the things you know

'Cause now I'll never spend another lonely night... at night

I wanna be your friend
After the lovin' ends
It's not over then
You see it just begins
And all anyone can say
Is, Ooo wee you've got it made
And may the best of love
Always come your way
And I don't worry how much I fall
When the feelin' starts to call
Because it's really love
And all my worries fall into place
When I think about your face
Because it's really love

[Fade]

 

[fox69]

"Better Love"

"Better Love"


Lately I toss and turn at night
I hold my pillow very tight
Wake up to find the covers on the floor
I can't go on since you 've been gone
Sometimes I don't know what I'm living for
See I don't know what he told you 'bout the better life
His better cars and how he can treat you better
But none of that will keep you warm at night
He'll give you more
But who could have a better love

[Chorus:]
Better love
A better love
A better, better love
Who could love you better
There is no reason
Honey, you should ever worry what I'm doing
While you're gone I'm being true to you
My fire burns for your return
And I'll just dream of you until you do

See I never could replace your love with anyone's
I do believe it's easier said than done
No matter whose promises you dream of
Go search the world
You couldn't find a better love
[Fade]

 

[fox69]

"Bring Your Heart To Mine"

"Bring Your Heart To Mine"



Why am I not surprised, I see it in your eyes
You're just not happy with your life
Running from guy to guy
Living another lie when you should be mine

I saw you on the block today
Was gonna speak, but I walked away
Couldn't find a single thing to say
Down the street the thought had still remained
Girl he must be insane
How could he treat you that way, oh

Just cuz he wants to make love
Doesn't mean that he's in love with you
And I really hope you hear me this time
Maybe one day you'll wake up
Then you'll have to face up to the truth

I don't want to be a hater
But he really needs to raise up off you
And I hope you understand it tonight
I don't care what it takes girl
There's too much at stake girl
No mountain's too high to climb
To bring your heart to mine

Why do we play this game
Love can't be contained
I've got to make my move, oh yeah
I can feel the flames
Whenever you're close to me
I don't know what to do

I'll wait long as I can for you
Give all that I am for you
I know he's not the man for you
In my soul, I got plans for you
I'll be holding on (Yeah)
Cuz I know that he'll be gone, ooh

Just cuz he wants to make love
Doesn't mean that he's in love with you
And I really hope you hear me tonight
Maybe one day you'll wake up
Then you'll have to face up to the truth

I don't want to be a hater
But he really needs to raise up off you
Girl I really hope you hear me this time
I don't care what it takes girl
There's too much at stake girl
Just give me some kind of sign
And I'll bring your heart to mine

Girl, I know sometimes
That you feel like the sun don't shine
But if you look real deep inside
You'll realize you should be mine

Just cuz he wants to make love
Doesn't mean that he's in love with you
Won't you try to understand me tonight
Maybe one day you'll wake up
Then you'll have to face up to the truth

I don't want to be a hater
But he really needs to raise up off you
Girl, I swear that what I'm saying it right
I don't care what it takes girl
There's too much at stake girl
I'll come for you anytime
To bring your heart to mine

Just cuz he wants to make love
Doesn't mean that he's in love with you
I really hope you hear me tonight
Maybe one day you'll wake up
And give me your love
It's killing me but I'm trying
To bring your heart to mine

 

[fox69]

"Busy Body"

"Busy Body"


I'm so downhearted 'cause what had started
Out to be love has now dearly departed
There's no reason for you to be leaving
I wish you would stay, but you're a...

[Chorus:]
Busy body
Giving all your lovin' to just anybody
A busy body
Holding, kissing, loving, hugging any body

If it would have lasted it would have been fantastic
But when the morning came you were gone
All your one night standin' must take a lot of plannin'
But I don't think you'll last for very long
'Cause you've got a...

[Chorus]

[Bridge:]
All I ever
Wanted to do was love you, baby
Gotta believe me
I'm hopelessly into you

I can hear love calling
And I can't believe I'm falling
For somebody
Who'll never be all mine
I've got to stop the fire
I can't let it get no higher
But, I'm so afraid I'm running out of time
'Cause you've got a...

[Chorus]

[Fade]

 

[fox69]

"Buy Me A Rose"

"Buy Me A Rose"


He works hard to give her all he thinks she wants
But it tears her apart ‘cause nothing’s for her heart
He pulls in late to wake her up with a kiss goodnight
If he could only read her mind, she’d say…
[CHORUS]
Buy me a rose, call me from work
Open a door for me, what would it hurt
Show me you love me by the look in your eyes
These are the little things I need the most in my life
Now the days have grown to years of feelin’ all alone
As she sits and wonders if all she’s doin’ is wrong
‘Cause lately she’d try anything just to turn his head
Would it make a difference if she said, if she said…
[CHORUS]
[BRIDGE]
And the more that he lives the less that he tries
To show her the love that he holds inside
And the more that she gives the more that he sees
This is the story of you…and me
So I bought you a rose on the way home from work
To open the door to a heart that I hurt
And I hope you notice this look in my eyes
‘Cause I’m gonna make things right for the rest of your life
And I’m gonna hold you tonight, tonight
Do all those little things for the rest of your life