I have paid my dues
Sleepless nights, wondering if you where coming home
another day of feeling alone
I have paid my dues
Caught you cheating time and time again
Allowing you to tell me she is just a friend
I have paid my dues
Listening to the lies you told
The way you talk to me was so cold
I have paid my dues
You brought in new clothes and shoes
While I took care of your children and felt misused
I have paid my dues
Now you have grown to be a better man
You bought a ring to put on my left hand
As I looked at you and recalled the battles I had to fight
All the days I was tired due to sleepless nights
The days I cried because of the lies you told
The way you talk to me was so cold
If I said yes; I would only be cheating myself
I have paid my dues
Now you must walk in my shoes
Enjoy your sleepless nights
Because with the next woman you will have these fights
I am moving on
Because with your growth, I have also grown
The best decision I can make is to be alone
Now that you love me and are ready to settle down
I am about to move across town
Now its your time
to wonder where I am or where I have been
With the extra cash I will have because you are gone
I will be able to buy myself some new shoes
And once I feel like its time for me to settle down, I will let you know who I will choose
Until then, it’s time for you to pay your dues