Shades

I think there's something you should understand
I know you're having some doubt
Got no problem spelling it out for you
'Cause, baby, I am more than just a man
That fulfills all your needs and wants
And all the things you think I ought to do
There are so many facets to my personality
(Yeah)
Some that don't even fit in your reality
(Yeah)
And I don't wanna fuss and fight
All I'm asking from you tonight
Is to realize there's more to me than meets the eye

I'm a lover and a brother
And a freak, under cover
Make you feel what you won't believe
And if you don't treat me well
I'll make you mad as hell
I'm a bitch when I wanna be
I can keep it light and funny
Taste sweet as honey
Get that money, got some fight indeed
I'm pouring my heart out so you can see
There's many shades to me

Now, wait a minute (I ain't finished)
Got a little more that you should know
Before you go and try to explain where I'm coming from
I'm the only one who can tell you just who I've become
Someone who will love you 'til the end of time
Make you proud and do you right
But I'm gonna make a mistake or two
'Cause everything's not black or white
There's many shades to the light
But, to myself, I will always be true

I'm a lover and a brother
And a freak, under cover
Make you feel what you won't believe
And if you don't treat me well
I'll make you mad as hell
I'm a bitch when I wanna be
I can keep it light and funny
Taste sweet as honey
Get that money, got some fight indeed
I'm pouring my heart out so you can see
There's many shades to me

You're probably confused 'bout what to say or do
With all of these colors that I've given you
But know this - if you say you really love me
Don't pick and choose
Take all of me the way I take all of you

I'm a lover and a brother
And a freak, under cover
Make you feel what you won't believe
And if you don't treat me well
I'll make you mad as hell
I'm a bitch when I wanna be
I can keep it light and funny
Taste sweet as honey
Get that money, got some fight indeed
I'm pouring my heart out so you can see
There's many shades to me

I'm a lover and a brother
And a freak, under cover
Make you feel what you won't believe
And if you don't treat me well
I'll make you mad as hell
I'm a bitch when I wanna be
I can keep it light and funny
Taste sweet as honey
Get that money, got some fight indeed
I'm pouring my heart out so you can see
There's many shades to me