When you talk to her talk to her Like you want somebody to talk to you mama Don't get smart with her have a heart to heart with her Just like you would with your daughter Cause everything you do or say You gotta live with it everyday She's somebody's baby She's somebody's sista She's somebody's mama Now when you got to her speak truthfully Be honest as you can be, from your heart You're in a situation, where ya losing patience Take some time and look her in the eye When you just can't find the words you want And it's hard to reach the point Where you both can understand Don't just tell the truth Tell the whole truth It'll make a better man outta you When you talk to her, talk to her Like you want somebody to talk to your mama Don't get smart with her have a heart to heart With her just like you would with your daughter Cause everything you do or say You gotta live with it everyday She's somebody's baby She's somebody's sista She's somebody's mama It doesn't matter if she's wearin A mini skirt or a business suit Whether she's 25 or 99 Treat her the way your mama taught you to She could be the Queen of Sheba She could be a school teacher Home maker or a lawyer I think it's good for your Karma Life when... When you talk to her, talk to her Like you want somebody to talk to your mama Don't get smart with her have a heart to heart With her just like you would with your daughter Cause everything you do or say You gotta live with it everyday She's somebody's baby She's somebody's sista She's somebody's mama Now let's keep it real Nothing in this world could ever exist Without it's opposite There has to be a sun and moon A man and a woman And that's just the way it is Humanity's lop sided And everyone's fightin' How do we restore the peace Mother earth is hurtin' Cause everyone is searchin' For the feminine energy When you talk to her talk to her Like you want somebody else to talk to your mama (Watch your mouth, yeah yeah) Don't get smart with her have a heart to heart With her just like you would with your daughter Cause everything you do or say You gotta live with it everyday She's somebody's baby She's somebody's sista She's somebody's mama When you talk to her talk to her Like you want somebody to talk to your mama Just like you fight for your sister If you knew that somebody dissed her How you gonna care for your daughter Turn around and talk bad about her mama Same way you listen to your auntie Never interupt while she speaks Make your words sweet like candy As if you were talking to your granny yeah If you really loved then (say so) If you really needed then (say so) Love the way she thinks (say so) You love the way she speaks (say so) When you need some good conversation (say so) Say so (say so) If you want her in your life (say so) You want her to be your wife (say so) Tell her she's your best friend (say so) (alright) You'll be there to the end (alright)(say so) If you're thinking about leaving (say so) If you wonder where she's going (say so) If you need to breathe with her (say so) You just want to be with her (say so) If you love her hair (say so) If you wanted her (say so) Tell me if you really wanted her (say so) You wanna slap her down (say so) Say so... (You better not hit no woman, you done bumped yo' head) If you feel like loving (say so) If you wanna feel the hugging (say so)