Whether for worse or better Time's been working against us since forever It could really work if we work together But what happens when one wants too much Do we let it go or Do we give it another try Or finally find the good in a goodbye Maybe right one, but wrong time, but it's cool Either way it goes, we're never in control because We try to decide in our minds who's right Heaven only knows We like to tell ourselves little lies to get by Heaven only knows We don't even know if whether things'll ever get better Or not, we tried so why not move on with your life Don't make no sense wasting your time Heaven only knows Yeah, I know it hurts but it gets better Try to ride out the storm and weather the weather Why settle for less than you want? You can't ignore you need more than smoke and mirrors You'll get what you deserve (What you deserve) When you know just how much you're worth Nothing less than someone who will put you first Either way it goes, you're never in control because We try to decide in our minds who's right Heaven only knows We like to tell ourselves little lies to get by Heaven only knows We don't even know if whether things'll ever get better Or not, we tried so why not move on with your life Don't make no sense wasting your time Heaven only knows Heaven only know (Heaven only knows) Heaven only knows Thought you had somebody (But it didn't work) When you play with love (Sometimes it hurts) You're thinking life is over (But it could be worse) When it's really up to the stars (And the universe) In the meantime, don't be sittin' around feeling sorry for yourself (Need to let it go) 'Cause right now might be the right time to love somebody else (Heaven only knows) It's not up to you, you don't get to choose Love has its own rules, just let it come to you 'Cause we try to decide in our minds who's right Heaven only knows We like to tell ourselves little lies to get by Heaven only knows We don't even know if whether things'll ever get better Or not, we tried so why not move on with your life Don't make no sense wasting your time Heaven only knows

Who knows what tomorrow brings? And heaven only knows What's on the other side of the rainbow All I know is what the seasons bring And even with the seasons come uncertainties Who knows? Do you know? I don't know Heaven only knows what the future holds Heaven only knows what's over the rainbow Just imagine all the possibilities Heaven only knows what the future holds God gave me a conscious heart And my responsibility is to teach my people Tryin' to make them understand Your will, your perfect plan Who knows? Do you know? I don't know Heaven only knows what the future holds Heaven only knows what's over the rainbow Just imagine all the possibilities Heaven only knows what the future holds Heaven only knows what the future holds Heaven only knows what's over the rainbow Just imagine all the possibilities Heaven only knows what the future holds We can't live for tomorrow So make the best out of today We gotta keep the faith If we just keep that faith through the night We'll be alright Heaven only knows what the future holds Heaven only knows what's over the rainbow Just imagine all the possibilities Heaven only knows what the future holds Heaven only knows what the future holds Heaven only knows what's over the rainbow Just imagine all the possibilities Heaven only knows what the future holds Heaven only knows what the future holds Heaven only knows what's over the rainbow Just imagine all the possibilities Heaven only knows what the future holds

Sacrifice all your life Heads ain't heavy when there's blood on the line It's justified, don't ask why 'Cause heaven only knows Paradise on the other side Won't you suffer for the angels to fly Paralyzed, don't you cry 'Cause heaven only knows Sacrifice, don't think twice When your faith is your only disguise It's justified, don't ask why 'Cause heaven only knows Heaven only knows Heaven only knows Heaven only knows Ah-ah Paralyzed all your life Won't you suffer for the angels to fly Sacrifice won't make it right 'Cause heaven only knows Paralyzed Heaven only knows Sacrifice Heaven only knows Paralyzed Heaven only knows We're far from the peace of mind Paralyzed Heaven only knows Sacrifice Heaven only knows Paralyzed Heaven only knows We're far from the peace of mind Ah, ah, ah, ah Ah, ah, ah, ah Ah, ah, ah, ah Ah, ah, ah Ah, ah, ah, ah Ah, ah, ah, ah Ah, ah, ah, ah Ah, ah, ah Ah, ah, ah, ah Ah, ah, ah, ah Ah, ah, ah, ah Ah, ah, ah Ah, ah, ah, ah (Heaven only knows) Ah, ah, ah, ah (Heaven only knows) Ah, ah, ah, ah (Heaven only knows) Ah, ah, ah (Ah)

Oh, I know it's strange But I think that it's about to change So I'll take the chance To get back into the straight again Heaven only knows, I'm really on the level Heaven only knows, I'm trying to find a way Heaven only knows, I'm walking down a straight and lonely road today (Oh yeah, heaven only knows) Now the sun will shine And I'm gonna work it out this time And before the light All I gotta take is one more night Heaven only knows, I'm really on the level Heaven only knows, I'm trying to find a way Heaven only knows, I'm walking down a straight and lonely road today Heaven only knows, heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Heaven only knows, heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Heaven only knows, heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Heaven only knows, heaven only knows (heaven) (Heaven only knows) As the hours go by I can only wonder why You can change your mind But you never change the price Heaven only knows, I'm really on the level Heaven only knows, I'm trying to find a way Heaven only knows, I'm walking down a straight and lonely road today Heaven only knows, heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Heaven only knows, heaven only knows Heaven only knows, I'm really on the level Heaven only knows, I'm trying to find a way Heaven only knows, I'm walking down a straight and lonely road Heaven only knows, I'm really on the level Heaven only knows, I'm trying to find a way Heaven only knows

I dream about you all the time, yes I do And I can't sleep at night (Heaven only knows, mm hmm) I dream about makin' you mine, yes I do And of holding you tight (Heaven only knows, mm hmm) I've never been sure 'bout a boy before But I want you to know (Heaven only knows, mm hmm) Given you my heart and my soul and my love 'Cause I trust you so (Heaven only knows, mm hmm) Heaven only knows that I want you, baby Every time I see you it drives me crazy You're the only boy that my heart wants to know Whoa yeah Tell me what you want and I'll do it for you Baby, let me show you that I adore you Baby, let me go everywhere you go Whoa yeah Never been sure 'bout a boy before But I want you to know (Heaven only knows, mm hmm) Given you my heart and my soul and my love 'Cause I trust you so (Heaven only knows, mm hmm) Heaven only knows that I want you (Baby) Heaven only knows that I need you (Baby) Heaven only knows that I love you (Baby) Heaven only knows that I want you

Heaven only knows Heaven only knows Heaven only knows Heaven only knows (My story) Went from dancin' on table tops To makin' labels pop For tha love of tha money So i could cop everything From icy rings to drop tops Now i'm on top But to look back on my reality Happy i stopped lettin' niggas rule my world Impressed by niggas tryin' to school this baby girl I was fuckin too early 15 knowin' money was green Puffin' too early Body big not grown Knowledged up too early Thought it was cute to flirt with older cats Up in they face Didn't have a daddy so i put a daddy in the space My mommy was my shelter but i broke free Learnin' that the streets was harder Than i thought they'd be Wantin' to be grown- rebellin' Ain't no tellin where i'd be- pussy sellin' Never would i Instead i wore a g-string Thought never could i Thougth i had to to be grown beginning of my life Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Oooooohhhhhh Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Yo closed my self down held myself in Exposed my myself alone no one helpin' What am i to do but cryin' on that night No one in the house knew tv was my life Who was i to tell and what would they think of me No one understood the pain that was sent to me Broke down from the things men would say to me Sellin; dreams to a naive kid- i blame me But i never really had someone to tell me what to do Teach me that i'm better than just pussy that's true Teach me that the future was written already waitin' So respect myself and life not to be consumed with hatin' Do positive and positive would happen Stay positive and positive was rappin' It was like my brain was clouded with unneccessary shit But i chose to see through the negative and make hits Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Oooooohhhhhh Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Yo yo now i'm 20 years old and look where i'm at I thank the lord every day and pray theres no turnin' back I wannna keep my family happy and that's that See tears in my mother's eyes from platinum placks See things that i've done i don't regret I just learn from mistakes in the past knowin' that I had to earn respect and earn trust In school was never given The way you find out about life is simply livin To be strong stay strong let nobody crush you Your body is your temple young girls Don't let him touch you He'll respect anything you say if he really loves you Don't settle for second let him put no one above you I did a lot of things in my life i take back Gotta take from the good and the bad collect that Cause it helps to build who you see now respect that Young black and strong keep me in your tape deck Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Oooooohhhhhh Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Oooooooooooooooohhhhhh Ooooooooooooooooo (Fade)