Classic love story true to his western tx roots. One of my favorites as a story, but I think there are alot of songs that are amazing not even listed on this site. I guess I should figure out how to add them, because I have about 8 REK cd's.
Chorus:
Girl it¡¯s alright, baby
'Cause it¡¯s there in your eyes yeah
I can see that you want me
By the way that you smile
Are you still down for me
Left once again at home
Another night on your own
Ain't no fun in lovin if you¡¯re lovin alone
How does it feel to be useless, oh no
Can you recall how close we used to be then
Can you still remember those feelings again
Seems like everytime I see you
There¡¯s a tear in your eye
Time to make some decisions
Or go dying inside
Rap:
Tell ¡¯em all call me a fool
But I¡¯m stuck in this love thing
Plus I¡¯m over heatin¡¯ from the rush
Our tongues touch
Kissin' fellin' fireworks
Watch the sky
I makes you smile
But you'd rather have what makes you cry
Say goodbye and leave now
With my heart on my sleeve
Memories now what I found is you
Still care you had feelings
And they¡¯re still there baby
Girl keep it real here
Are you still down?
Chorus:
Girl it¡¯s alright, baby
'Cause it¡¯s there in your eyes yeah
I can see that you want me
By the way that you smile
Are you still down for me
Remember that evening
I knew that you were too scared
To go all the way
But you did it to please me
You were crying it was raining
When you gave it to me
The more I see you
The more that I feel inside
And I know one day
You¡¯ll make it back to where you can fly
Watch time go, don¡¯t cry
Tomorrow brings better days
Let me dry your eyes
And take your burden away
Rap:
Only once in a lifetime
Touch my soul go slow
Baby boo don¡¯t rush the flow
Got me all weak baby
But I¡¯m strong in parts
More bounce to the ounce
With the longest sparks
Gettin' mine like fine wine
Measured in time
Many other brothers loved you
But the pleasure was mine
Mama taught me how
To love a woman properly sprung
We committed so I hit it
So it¡¯s properly done
Are you still down?
Girl it's alright baby
'Cause it's there in your eyes yeah
I can see that you want me
By the way that you smile
Are you still down for me?
Ad Lib
Repeat to Fade
Girl it¡¯s alright, baby
'Cause it¡¯s there in your eyes yeah
I can see that you want me
By the way that you smile
Are you still down for me
Left once again at home
Another night on your own
Ain't no fun in lovin if you¡¯re lovin alone
How does it feel to be useless, oh no
Can you recall how close we used to be then
Can you still remember those feelings again
Seems like everytime I see you
There¡¯s a tear in your eye
Time to make some decisions
Or go dying inside
Rap:
Tell ¡¯em all call me a fool
But I¡¯m stuck in this love thing
Plus I¡¯m over heatin¡¯ from the rush
Our tongues touch
Kissin' fellin' fireworks
Watch the sky
I makes you smile
But you'd rather have what makes you cry
Say goodbye and leave now
With my heart on my sleeve
Memories now what I found is you
Still care you had feelings
And they¡¯re still there baby
Girl keep it real here
Are you still down?
Chorus:
Girl it¡¯s alright, baby
'Cause it¡¯s there in your eyes yeah
I can see that you want me
By the way that you smile
Are you still down for me
Remember that evening
I knew that you were too scared
To go all the way
But you did it to please me
You were crying it was raining
When you gave it to me
The more I see you
The more that I feel inside
And I know one day
You¡¯ll make it back to where you can fly
Watch time go, don¡¯t cry
Tomorrow brings better days
Let me dry your eyes
And take your burden away
Rap:
Only once in a lifetime
Touch my soul go slow
Baby boo don¡¯t rush the flow
Got me all weak baby
But I¡¯m strong in parts
More bounce to the ounce
With the longest sparks
Gettin' mine like fine wine
Measured in time
Many other brothers loved you
But the pleasure was mine
Mama taught me how
To love a woman properly sprung
We committed so I hit it
So it¡¯s properly done
Are you still down?
Girl it's alright baby
'Cause it's there in your eyes yeah
I can see that you want me
By the way that you smile
Are you still down for me?
Ad Lib
Repeat to Fade
Lyrics submitted by Pryncess33
Are U Still Down Lyrics as written by Tupac Shakur Jonathan Buck
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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