Ryan Leslie Album

Yeah
They tried to put me in a box
It's impossible
R-Les (Oh Yeah)
And this time it's' all or nothing
(set it real)
(oh yeah)
Listen!

I'm a take you 10 rounds like a boxer baby
Show you how I put down with rocks, my lady
Promise you askin when I'm done for more
I'm a switch it up and make life comfortable
I'm a be the reason you not sleepin baby
I'm a invade the thoughts you keeping maybe
If you're still not convinced, I'll tell you more
Make you forget the way you felt before (oh oh)

I can be ya wake up reason daily
You can be my first and leading lady
I'm a make you happy that you waited
For me to settle down (oh oh)

I'm ready and I'm not afraid to say it
I'm tired of the game, already played it
I'm over all the other girls I dated
I tell you what you are

You're my diamond girl
You're the one I put the rock on
You're my diamond girl
You're the one that I quit the game for
You're my diamond girl
You're the one I put the rock on
You're my diamond girl
You're the reason I quit the game for

Can't explain just how much you shine
Give me your heart, I'll give you mine
I'm puttin my future on the line
Baby it's just you and I
From this day on let's make a deal
I stay true, you keep it real
Don't be shy bout how you feel
Baby don't be shy, hey! (oh oh)

I can be ya wake up reason daily
You can be my first and leading lady
I'm a make you happy that you waited

For me to settle down (oh oh)

I'm ready and I'm not afraid to say it
I'm tired of the game, already played it
I'm over all the other girls I dated
I tell you what you are

You're my diamond girl
You're the one I put the rock on
You're my diamond girl
You're the one that I quit the game for
You're my diamond girl
You're the one I put the rock on
You're my diamond girl
You're the reason I quit the game for

I roll with a better view
Suit with a weatherproof
Burberry overcoat, new money attitude
A playboy you would know if you read the news
I could be with any other fine girl instead of you
Night life, city light, ride roof back
She's quite pretty nice, I'll choose that
I be ya publisher, you could be my centerfold
Long as ya do me right, show me how I'm edible
And I'm a lead man, you could be my co-star
You been actin' like your minds right so far
And you the type that enjoy the best
The 4 star suites, ice, big toys and jets (for real)
Let me show you how it's' supposed to feel
Mommy take them shoes off, let's close the deal
Cause sunny, you reached the top, stop social climbing
If my record don't sell, we'll still go diamond

You're my diamond girl
You're the one I put the rock on
You're my diamond girl
You're the one that I quit the game for
You're my diamond girl
You're the one I put the rock on
You're my diamond girl
You're the reason I quit the game for (hey!)

Yeah
Your my diamond girl
I know you want hear that again (yeah)
Run the record back (You're my diamond)
R-Les (ohh baby)
Just rock with it
It's Next Selection

(feat. Cassie & Fabolous)

[VERSE 1:]
You've got fashion and style
I'm lovin' your smile and
The way you get down
I can't see no one else
It's you by yourself, yea
In spite of the crowd
(Baby no one else matters)

[B-SECTION:]
It started off with a kiss (uh huh)
Never expectin' this (uh huh)
And now I'm here copin' with
My addiction (addiction)
It started off with a kiss (uh huh)
Never expectin' this (uh huh)
And now I'm here copin' with
My addiction

While all the girls say

[HOOK:]
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
You're my addiction
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
You're my addiction

[BRIDGE:]
When I'm lookin' in the mirror
Honey, you are all I see
And it could not be no clearer
That I need you here with me

[VERSE 2:]
I was hopin you'd notice
The way that I like to
Have you around
Listen and you will find that
Your heart beats for me
Girl, I hear the sound

[B-SECTION:]
It started off with a kiss (uh huh)
Never expectin' this (uh huh)
And now I'm here copin' with
My addiction (addiction)
It started off with a kiss (uh huh)
Never expectin' this (uh huh)
And now I'm here copin' with
My addiction

While all the girls say

[HOOK:]
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
You're my addiction
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
You're my addiction

[BRIDGE:]
When I'm lookin' in the mirror
Honey, you are all I see
And it could not be no clearer
That I need you here with me

[HOOK:]
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
You're my addiction
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
You're my addiction

[B-SECTION:]
It started off with a kiss (uh huh)
Never expectin' this (uh huh)
And now I'm here copin' with
My addiction (addiction)
It started off with a kiss (uh huh)
Never expectin' this (uh huh)
And now I'm here copin' with
My addiction

[HOOK:]
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
You're my addiction

[Intro]
We started out as friends
Now we friends with benefits
When the freaking began
That’s the end of tha innocence
Speaking o’ innocence, baby I can remember when
I never used to call you, I was a gentleman
I, was on my cash grind
I had to make moves
And when I got mine, I came and get you
You couldn’t believe the way I flipped it
Did it that smooth
I couldn’t believe it was that easy to impress you

[Verse 1]
??? how I knew that you were the one
You were a pretty little thing, had all the fun
I been to city after city, looking for love
I – want – you, ah
I wouldn’t spend a penny though I had all the change
You made me switch now I’m thinking another way
And outta all these other women I got to say
I – want – you, ah

[Bridge]
You can see it when you look around
(Yea, said, it’s obvious to everybody I’m staring at chu)
I’m so happy that I finally found
(I found someone to show my love, yea, and it’s you babe)
And I notice that your love is real
(‘cause I never found anything like this; only when I’m around you)
It’s reflected in the way I feel
(How much said though I’m sure you know)

[Chorus]
Baby you’re fly
Baby you’re fly
I love the way you walk
And the look in your eye
Maybe it’s lust
Maybe it’s me
But you can be sure I’ll give you what you need
You’re fly girl, and baby it shows
I would tell the world but they already know
Baby you’re fly
Take it from me
You can be sure I’ll give you what you need

[Verse 2]
Tonight I wanna try to engage your mind
I know you must be tired of hearing the same old line
Bout how they want you but they really ain’t saying it right
I – want – you, (I know you like that)
If you feeling what I’m saying then understand
I’ma stroke your body like it’s an instrument
I’ma show you why my touch is so in demand
When I – touch – you, uh

[Bridge]
You can see it when you look around
(Yea, said, it’s obvious to everybody I’m staring at chu)
I’m so happy that I finally found
(I found someone to show my love, yea, and it’s you babe)
And I notice that your love is real
(‘cause I never found anything like this, only when I’m around you)
It’s reflected in the way I feel
(How much said though I’m sure you know)

[Chorus]
Baby you’re fly
Baby you’re fly
I love the way you walk
And the look in your eye
Maybe it’s lust
Maybe it’s me
But you can be sure I’ll give you what you need
You’re fly girl, and baby it shows
I would tell the world but they already know
Baby you’re fly
Take it from me
You can be sure I’ll give you what you need

[Verse 3]
Lemme talk to you…
See I knew you was a dime when I met you on broadway
Told you, you was fly, you said “that’s what they all say”
I made it easy; you showed me the hard way
Even though the look in your eye was like foreplay
I got some great taste in women
I’ve had a lot but when it comes to great face, you’re winning
Very familiar, with private spots, lace the linen
It’s like a curse with a gift I’ve been given, that’s how I’m living

[Chorus x2]
Baby you’re fly
Baby you’re fly
I love the way you walk
And the look in your eye
Maybe it’s lust
Maybe it’s me
But you can be sure I’ll give you what you need
You’re fly girl, and baby it shows
I would tell the world but they already know
Baby you’re fly
Take it from me
You can be sure I’ll give you what you need

[Outro]
Tonight … uh … baby … yeah
Hey … yeah … uh … rock with me now

I'm emotional, yes it's true
Cause I've been looking for a pretty girl
Just like you, heh
And I get butterflies, when we close
And I can tell by how she plays the game
She knows

So I'm emotional, I can't hide
Cause she classic but she ain't afraid to ride
And shes incomparable, she's a 10
And she plays with all the silly hearts of men

That's why you got me in
Quicksand, quicksand
Can't believe that I'm stuck
That's why you got me in
Quicksand, quicksand
Can't believe I'm stuck

I'm emotional, I admit
Cause this feeling that I'm feeling
Just won't quit
I'm anticipating every touch
And I'm hoping that it doesn't show too much

So I'm emotional, I can't hide
Cause she classic but she ain't afraid to ride
And shes incomparable, she's a 10
And she plays with all the silly hearts of men

That's why you got me in
Quicksand, quicksand
Can't believe that I'm stuck
You got me in
Quicksand, quicksand
Can't believe I'm stuck

Baby you got me, got me, got me, yeah
That's why you got me in
Quicksand, quicksand
Can't believe that I'm stuck
You got me in
Quicksand, quicksand
Can't believe I'm stuck

You got me quicksand
I'm stuck in the quicksand [said I'm stuck]
You got me in quicksand
I'm stuck in the quicksand [I'm not moving]
You got me in quicksand
I'm stuck in the quicksand [said I'm stuck]
You got me in quicksand
I'm stuck in the quicksand

[Verse 1:]
I don't have to say you're beautiful
You've got plenty other guys to say those words for you
And I don't have to say you run the show
All it takes is a word, I lose control for you

[Hook:]
I know you're not my girlfriend, but
I swear that I love you
Baby I do
I know you're not my girlfriend, but
I swear that I love you
Baby I do

[Verse 2:]
I don't have to say you stole my heart
'cause anything I have I freely give to you
And I knew right from the very start
That the only place I belong is next to you

[Hook]

[Bridge:]
Even thru all
The ups and downs
You can't stop
The way I feel now
Even thru the storm
Joy & pain
I won't change
Still feel the same
Anytime you call
I don't care
No matter the reason
I'll be there
Constantly on my mind
And that's why I'm hoping
You will be my
Valentine (valentine)

[Hook]

... and I know you love me too

[Voicebox:]
I swear that I love you... yes I do

INTRO
Yea
Gotta love this
NS
For real
Just rock widit like
Uh huh, uh huh, huh

(Snoop Rap)

Fo Shizzle (echo)

G.A.N.G.S.T.A
From what I see girl its a must we stay
Together Forever
You see cause ever is ever
And never ever would nobody do it better
Than the S, oh yes
Guess your blessed
I put the rocks on your fingers,
earrings jingle
No more single
You gotta manin your life
And I understand what your like
Your friends don't understance why you be seein me
But they don't understand your love is treatin me
The way I walk,
The way I Look,
The I talk,
The way we make love in the dark
Somethings in life were ment to be
I thank God above that you were sent for me
See cause my point of view is all about you
You got to tell me what you want girl

VERSE 1
It ain't a thing, mama, anything
U need from me baby, please take this ring
It's like braille
Girl the way I feel
It's something that I can't conceal
For sure you're my light
Personified
Myself I can only try
To measure your shine
On an earthly scale
Everything else is pale
Compared to you

B-SECTION
Baby you're my cure, you're my remedy
So sincere and pure, said I'll never leave
I'll stay by your side, for eternity
Til the day I die babe
Said you're my cure, you're my remedy
So sincere and pure, said I'll never leave
I'll stay by your side, for eternity
Til the day I die because

HOOK
Baby you're just right for me
(You're just right for me, babe)
I'm just right for you
(And I just wanna share your life)
Come and share your life with me
(Share your life with me babe)
And I'll share my life with you
(And I'll share my life with you, girl)

VERSE 2
Anything that I may have
Anthing that I'm blessed to grab
I'll split it in half
For your tender touch
Your luvin girl it means so much
I'll love you in style
On a sundrenched isle
After we go down the aisle
You're the thrill in my life
Our love is amplified
The type that only God provides
And it comes from you

B-SECTION
Baby you're my cure, you're my remedy
So sincere and pure, said I'll never leave
I'll stay by your side, for eternity
Til the day I die, oh yeah
Said you're my cure, you're my remedy
So sincere and pure, said I'll never leave
I'll stay by your side, for eternity
Til the day I say bye-bye

HOOK

VAMP
And if it's love you need
I'll give it to you baby
And if you want the world on a platter
I'll give it to you ba-baby
Said if it's up to me
I'll give it to you baby
Anything you need it don't matter
I'll give it to you ba-baby

B-SECTION
Baby you're my cure, you're my remedy
So sincere and pure, said I'll never leave
I'll stay by your side, for eternity
Til the day I die, oh yea
Said you're my cure, you're my remedy
So sincere and pure, said I'll never leave
I'll stay by your side, for eternity
Til the day I die, cause yourr

HOOK
VAMP

Baby your just right for me
(your just right for me babe)
Im just right for you
(yeaah, baby come and share your life)
Come and share your life with me
(just share your life with me babe)
And ill share my life with you,ou, ou, ou
Baby your just right for me
Im just right for you
Come and share your life with me
And ill share my life with you

Fresh like the kiss of morning dew
That's how it felt that day we met
And I first laid eyes on you (yeah)
It's like you walked right about my fantasy
And then you left that day
Girl why did you abandon me
Baby you'll see when you

And I wonder if you'll ever find out how it was supposed to be, baby
Said I wonder if you'll ever find out how it was supposed to be, baby

Now when I thnk back the days you were mine
Oh how I wish I can flip a switch to turn back the hands of time (oh baby)
You were the one that made me real
Now that you're gone tell me what in the world am I suppose to feel.
Without you here with me

And I wonder if you'll ever find out how it was supposed to be baby
Said I wonder if you'll ever find out how it was supposed to be baby

Listen
Something tells me I've been wrong
Of the love I felt that you should have given
Never thought you would leave me on my own
But I see that it's over
And I hope one day you're mine

And I wonder if you'll ever find out how it was supposed to be baby
Said I wonder if you'll ever find out how it was supposed to be baby
And I wonder if you'll ever find out how it was supposed to be baby
Said I wonder if you'll ever find out how it was supposed to be baby (yeah)

Uh
Yeah yeah yeeah
Yeah
R-Les

You made a diffrence in my life
Hapened at the moment when I saw your face
It must have been somethin in your eyes
That made it please u like it's sunday
It's not hard to understand
Cause anyone who sees u feels the same way (uh)
So I had to take the chance
To let u know u so amazing

Uh Uh I-R-E-N-A
Say tonight let's speak your language
But I know just what you say (baby)
Uh Uh I-R-E-N-A (Oh Yeah)
Uuu I gonna see u every day

I wanna get to know u, see I make u laugh
I wanna be your future to get about your past
I wanna make u happy I just be myself
Cause I can't be nobody else

Uh Uh I-R-E-N-A
Say tonight let's speak your language
But I know just what you say (baby)
Uh Uh I-R-E-N-A (Oh Yeah)
Uuu I gonna see u every day

Laaa laaa laaa laa
[? ] words
They just get no way
So I say
Laaa laaa laaa laa
Sometimes my words
Gettin away (gettin away so)

Uh Uh I-R-E-N-A
Say tonight let's speak your language
But I know just what you say (baby)
Uh Uh I-R-E-N-A (Oh Yeah)
Uuu I gonna see u every day

Uh Uh I-R-E-N-A
Say tonight let's speak your language
But I know just what you say (baby)
Uh Uh I-R-E-N-A (Oh Yeah)
Uuu I gonna see u every day

I light a candle for you tonight... yeh...
said I reminisce on you, babe... reminisce on you... yeh...
listen...

[Verse 1:]
should've spend more time... been a part of your life... and made you more part of mine... guess it's too late now...
I should've been a better friend... I done my best to understand you...
still it's hard to think that we're done... we through...

[Chorus:]
now what would you do... tell me... if I left you out of the blue... would you fight back tears while your heart gets torn to pieces... cause that what I did when you... left me out of the blue... love can feel so good and then suddenly it's over...yeh

[Verse 2:]
I should've been more true... takin' better care of you...
like I was supposed to... guess it's too late now...
I should've told you how I felt... steady thinkin' of myself...
still I can't believe you went away so soon...

[Chorus:]
now what would you do... if I left you out of the blue... would you fight back tears while your heart gets torn to pieces... cause that's what I did when you... when you left me out of the blue... it's funny how love feels good and then suddenly it's over...

[Bridge:]
now when I ask myself... it's hard to see... how you can be anywhere but here with me... you said that you needed space and time... so you would be able to make up your mind... you said if I set you free... one day you'll be ready to come back to me... did you really mean it? I hope you did... hope you ment it babe...

[Chorus:]
now what would you do... if I left you out of the blue... if I left you out of the blue... would you lose your mind and go crazy... cause I almost died when you left me... when you left me out of the blue...love can feel so good and then suddenly it's over... so what would you do... if out of the blue... I just left you... would it make you cry... keep you away tonight... would it leave your heart sick and lonely... cause that's what you did baby... when you left me out of the blue... it's funny how love feels good and then suddenly it's over...

that's righ... I light a candle for you tonight, babe... yes I will, yes I will... cause I'm missing you... so I light a candle for you baby... for us... for me and you...
lalalala... lala lala... lalala ... lalalala...

Listen…

[Verse 1:]
It was just infatuation (yeah)
And I know I should’ve said so (oooh)
'cause you gave up your relations (yeah)
So that you could have me for yours

[Pre-Chorus:]
Boo, after quite some time
You got restless babe
Said you wanted more, from me (lemme talk about it)
I didn’t know what to do
I just turned away
When you looked me in the eyes and say…

[Chorus:]
This is crazy!
I shouldn’t have to wait (that’s what you told me)
I shouldn’t have to wait for you
I shouldn’t have to wait for your love… (no, no, no)
Baby save it!
I shouldn’t have to wait
I shouldn’t have to wait for you
I shouldn’t have to wait for your love…

[Verse 2:]
Uh…
Couldn’t see what I was losing (yeah)
When I said I couldn’t stay, that night (uh)
And it must have been confusing (yeah)
Can imagine what was on your mind
When you begin to cry

[Pre-Chorus:]
Boo, after quite some time
You got restless babe
Said you wanted more, from me (aaand)
I didn’t know what to do (do)
I just looked away (I looked away…)
When you turned to me and you said you’re sick of waiting

[Chorus:]
This is crazy!
I shouldn’t have to wait (baby)
I shouldn’t have to wait for you (I shouldn’t have to wait for you)
I shouldn’t have to wait for your love… (lo–lo–love)
Baby save it! (baby)
I shouldn’t have to wait (I shouldn’t have to wait)
I shouldn’t have to wait for you (shouldn’t have to wait for your love)
I shouldn’t have to wait for your love… (lo–lo–love)

(Woo!)

[Bridge:]
Oooo, I’m not tryna’ be tough
I know what you need
And I know I’m not the one
Baby trust me (I know I’m not thaaa one)
To take good care of you
(I know) it’s gotta be rough
Said, I know it tears you up inside
Knowing I can’t
Give you what you need
And I know its craaaazy…

[Chorus:] w/ ad-libs
This is crazy!
I shouldn’t have to wait (no I shouldn’t have to wait)
I shouldn’t have to wait for you (baby)
I shouldn’t have to wait for your love…
(shouldn’t have to wait for love, yeah)
Baby save it!
I shouldn’t have to wait (oh, yeaaah)
I shouldn’t have to wait for you (for your loooove)
I shouldn’t have to wait for your love…
(I don’t wanna wait for your love)

This is crazy!
I shouldn’t have to wait (no baaaby)
I shouldn’t have to wait for you (tell me why you make me wait)
I shouldn’t have to wait for your love… (I don’t wanna wait for you)
Baby save it!
I shouldn’t have to wait
I shouldn’t have to wait for you (for your love bae
I shouldn’t have to wait for your love…
(I shouldn’t have to wait, no, no, no)

Wanna Be Good
Yeah, uh
Next Selection

I-I-I-I-I, just wanna be good to you
(uh, I really do, Yeah)
I-I-I-I-I, I just wanna be good to you
Girl I need what you give me
I don’t wanna lose
(yeah) I’m so high when you’re with me
Everything you do (ooh girl)
Said it’s not something that money can buy
But it is something that I can give all night
You are precious so I’ll move what you ask
In an effort baby girl to express
That I wanna

I-I-I-I-I, (said I wanna be) just wanna be good to you
(uh, I really do, baby I)
I-I-I-I-I, (said I just wanna be) I just wanna be good to you

You’re the sun in the morning
I love it when you shine
I’m the one when you want it
Come get it anytime (Hey yeah yeah)
Said it’s not something that money can buy (you know)
But it is something that I can give all night
You are precious so I”ll move what you ask
In an effort baby girl to impress
Cause I want to...

I-I-I-I-I, (said I wanna be) just wanna be good to you
(Oh sugar I wanna be so good...said I wanna be)
I-I-I-I-I, (GOOD! to ya baby) I just wanna be good to you

Said I really wanna be yeah

Tell me what it takes I wanna be good to you
I will do it anything that you want me to
Tell me what it takes I wanna be good to you
Baby tell me what you want I will do it yeah

Chorus Repeated 3 x with following ad-libs
Cause I oh I...
Said I wanna be so good
Girl I wanna give it to you
I wanna be so good
Oh baby
Said I wanna be good
Oh I...Wanna be
I wanna be so good
Sugar I do
Said I wanna be
I Wanna be, Wanna be
Good to you
Just Rock wit it uh
Sing it for me (I-I-I-I-I)

Time is runnin' out
Please don't make me wait
I'm all alone
I'll stab a day
Lost and love a ghost
Lost all alone
It's another lost one
You stay gone
Pissed on a wall
Hit it in the face
I don't wanna go
I'll stab a day
Lost and love a ghost
I'll stab a lay [? ]
Let's boogaloo la
It's all day [? ]

I'll date you
I'll date you on a date, yeah
I'm telling, I'll date you
I'll date you on a lovely date
Lovely date
And I'll date you
I'll date you on a day date
And it's a lovely day
Lovely day
Lovely day

[Chorus:]
I see your body lighting up in the moonlight
As a ghost story you jump in the moonlight
I wanna feel you in the dark when I do right
Do right right there, yeah
As a ghost story you jump in the morning,
I signal, I want that by all means
I signal you, and you got where I want that
Want that right there, right there

Time is runnin' out
Please don't make me wait
I'm all alone
I'll stab a day
Lost and love a ghost
Lost all alone
It's another lost one
You stay gone
Pissed on a wall
Hit it in the face
I don't wanna go
I'll stab a day
Lost and love a ghost
I'll stab a lay [? ]
Let's boogaloo la [? ]
It's all day [? ]

I'll date you
I'll date you on a date, yeah
I'm telling, I'll date you
I'll date you on a lovely date
Lovely date
And I'll date you
I'll date you on a day date
And it's a lovely day
Lovely day
Lovely day

[Chorus]

You know I want you right there
Said I want you bay, hey baby
You know I want you right there
Right there, ooh
You know I want you right there

And it's a lovely day
Lovely day
Lovely day

[Chorus]