Want It To

Vocals, Lyrics and Keys: RA Scion
Violin: Bridget DuRuz
Guitar: Solar
Produced by: Solar and RA Scion
Run Time: 3:36:16

I’m thinkin’ back to when we – rented the flat in Cincy
You evidently needed me ‘cause you were feelin’ empty
My remedy resulted in your swollen belly and breasts
When I was pressed I told you then that I ain’t have it in me
Wanted my independence – plus I had school to finish
And I aint trynna to see my new circle of friends diminish
I know my limits and commitment’s never been my forte
Divorce at your age? Even the talk is senseless
See I was bein’ honest – what could we accomplish?
I aint the type to hold the pieces of a broken promise
If I’m as important to you as you proclaim I am
You’ve got to let me be a man and exercise the option
See I was young and learnin’ – had only one concern and
You were discernin’, dedicated and damn determined
Your sermon must have made me realize the value of life
And yo, with you as my wife success is certain…

It can make you twice the man if you want it to
It can equip you with the plan if you want it to
It can make you see the truth if you want it to
And it can bless you with the fruits if you want it to

So after God blessed it – you knew Allah would test it
Essentially to see if you and me would make the effort
How many times I contemplated selfishly to resign
‘Til you remind me it’s divine what we got invested
The love you demonstrated – it kept me motivated
Without your faith renewin’ mine we would have never made it
Through immigration, litigation – yo our level of patience
And understandin’ met demands we never estimated
The longer you endure – the greater your reward
Tired and sore, but the fire makes the gold pure
Some people say that all the obstacles placed in our way
Are tokens of God’s grace – so we pray for more
Stronger, wiser, older – as we rise up over
Deceit and lies – realize you’re the bride of a soldier
Prepared to take it to the trench if and when them try
They can’t divide you and I shoulder-to-shoulder…

It can prepare you for the flight if you want it to
And it can shed a new light if you want it to
It can reveal a new perspective if you want it to
It can ensure you are protected if you want it to

Defender of the fortress – bearer of the torches
Tender of the sick and mother of the poor kids
Eradicatin’ disease or patchin’ up scratched knees
Each opportunity is one for me to say: “you’re gorgeous"
Giver to the needy – selflessly and freely
Time, love and energy offered up completely
Your nobility is evidence of royal stature
Cousin of Cleopatra – niece of Nefertiti
The Legacy you carry - is one of Visionaries
You make decisions take Initiative when necessary
And God forbid someone’ll try to thwart you path
The wrath of Lady RA’s legendary

All lyrics and music © RA Scion 2004