We were like two birds flying so high as the clouds
We were so silly in love
But things changed, you became possessive
You're not the man I used to know
Why did you change on me?

Think about your mamma
Before you take me low
Treat me with respect
That should be the way it goes
Know you're not my daddy
I refuse to be controlled
Treat me with respect
That should be the way it goes

Think before you disrespect me
Think before you play your silly games
Think before you scream at me
Think before you call me out by name
You better think about every little thing
That you do to me
Cause it's gonna happen to you

Think about your mamma
Before you take me low
Treat me with respect
That should be the way it goes
Know you're not my daddy
I refuse to be controlled
Treat me with respect
That should be the way it goes

Think before you cheat on me
Think before you take her home tonight
Think before you say you're sorry
Think before it's too late, stop wasting time
Better think about every little thing
That you do to me
Cause it's gonna happen to you

Think about your mamma
Before you take me low
Treat me with respect
That should be the way it goes
Know you're not my daddy
I refuse to be controlled
Treat me with respect
That should be the way it goes

Think about your mamma
Before you take me low
Treat me with respect
That should be the way it goes
Know you're not my daddy
I refuse to be controlled
Treat me with respect
That should be the way it goes

Boy, I won't be with you if you won't respect me
Won't ever happen so you better think
If you treat me right I'll make you happy
So you better think

Think about your mamma
Before you take me low
Treat me with respect
That should be the way it goes
Know you're not my daddy
I refuse to be controlled
Treat me with respect
That should be the way it goes