Giving You The Best That I Got - Anita Baker

giving you the best that i got

ain't there something i can give you
in exchange for everything you give to me
read my mind and make me feel just fine
when i think my peace of mind is out of reach

the scales are sometimes unbalanced
and you bear the weight of all that has to be
i hope you see that you can lean on me
and together we can calm a stormy sea

we love so strong and so unselfishly
and i tell you now that i made a vow
i'm giving you the best that i got, baby
yes i tell you now, that i made a vow
i'm giving you the best that i got, honey

everybody's got opinions
'bout the way they think our story's gonna end
some folks feel it's just a superficial thrill
everybody's gonna have to think again

we love so strong and so unselfishly
they don't bother me so i'm gonna keep on
giving you the best that i got, baby
they don't bother me, said i'm gonna keep on
giving you the best that i got, listen baby

somebody understands me
somebody gave his heart to me
i stumbled my whole life long
always on my own, now i'm home

my weary mind is rested
and i feel as if my home is in your arms
fears are all gone, i like the sound of your song
and i think i want to sing it forever

we love so strong and so unselfishly
and i made a vow so i tell you now
i'm giving you the best that i got, listen baby
i bet everything on my wedding ring
i'm giving you the best that i got
givin' it to you baby