Back it Up

I told you once, now tell you twice

I'm not gonna be a fool

'Cause when it comes down to my heart

It's not gonna be abused



Now I've been locked down and stepped on

And it's cold down on the floor

And I don't recall seeing your head

When I couldn't take anymore



(Back it up) Don't you tell me that your love is for real



You got to prove how you really feel

(Back it up) Don't you say you wanna be my man

I got to know that you understand



Hey, boy, you better back it up



Now I'm not tryin' to judge you

Your intentions might be fine

But the last time I trusted someone

All I could do was break down and cry



When it comes to heartache and pain

There'll be no deja-vu, back it up

And I don't recall seeing your head

When I couldn't take anymore



(Back it up) Don't need no-one to write a beat on my heart

I've got to know that this love's gonna start

(Back it up) Your hugs and kisses, they don't mean a thing

I've got to know that it's real love you bring



(Back it up) If you want some love give some in return

Don't just smile, you're gonna have to earn

(Back it up) I need someone to show me that they care

I need a man who will always be there



You better back it up



(Back it up)



When it comes to heartache and pain

There'll be no deja-vu



(Back it up) Don't you tell me that your love is for real

You got to prove how you really feel

(Back it up) Don't need no-one to write a beat on my heart

I've got to know that this love's gonna start



(Back it up) Your hugs and kisses, they don't mean a thing

I've got to know that it's real love you bring

(Back it up) Back it up, you

Back it up