Well you'd think by now my reckless days were over That running with the crowd would wear me out With one woman in my pocket and another by my side Tell me why you love me baby, tell me why I've put you in a place that's not so easy I've made you watch me tear your feelings down But it leaves me with a question that's unanswered in your eyes Tell me why you love me baby, tell me why Now once again I'm making you this promise that I'm gonna keep my love out of the streets And with all of your heart you're gonna try to keep my honest Tell me why you love me baby, tell me why Yeah when you look at me girl tell me what you're seeing What do you see beyond these shallow lies You're so close to the truth but you go on believing So tell me why you love me baby, tell me why Now once again I'm making you this promise That I'm gonna keep my love out of the streets And with all of your heart you're gonna try to keep me honest Tell me why you love me baby, tell me why Tell me why you love me baby, tell me why Tell me why you love me baby, tell me why