Give Me My Due

Mmm,

I gave you my morning,

Gave you my midnight too,

Put my whole heart on the table,

What more could I do?

I stood beside you trembling

When the whole world turned away,

But love without a little honour

Won’t keep me here another day.

I ain’t looking for a favour,

I ain’t asking you to save me,

I just need you to remember

You don’t get to take me for granted.

Give me my due,

baby,

Give me my due.

I gave you my heart,

Now give me something true.

I’ve been loving,

I’ve been waiting,

I’ve been carrying us through—

If you want this love I’m giving,

You better give me my due.

Oh, I know the sound of silence

When a promise goes cold,

I know what it feels like

To be young and grow old.

But there’s a fire in my spirit

That you never could put out,

And the woman you overlooked

Is the woman walking out.

I ain’t gonna chase you,

I ain’t gonna plead,

Love is supposed to lift you,

Not bring you to your knees.

Ohhh, I’ve cried my tears,

I’ve prayed my prayers,

I’ve carried your troubles Like they were mine to bear.

But I found something precious When I looked inside— A little more

courage, A whole lot of pride.

And I said—

“I am somebody!”

Yes,

I am! “I am somebody!” Don’t you forget it!

“I am somebody!”

And I deserve love

That knows how to respect it!

Can I get a little love?

— You better give it!

Can I get a little truth?

— You better mean it!

Can I get a little respect?

— I know I need it!

I’ve been giving all I’ve got— Now I’m standing on my feet!

Give me my due,

baby,

Give me my due!

I know what I carry,

I know what I bring to you.

No more begging, No more waiting,

No more shrinking to get through— If you want the love of

this woman, You

better

give me my due!

I know my worth…

Yes, I know my worth… You can love me,

You can leave me,

But you won’t make me forget

Who I am.

Give me my due… Give me my due…

I’ve got love in my soul,

And I know what I’m worth.