Mahogany

I could help myself to something Like a little bit of revelation You could be the one to help me help myself Maybe if I could see exactly what was in your way I'd move it for you Don't always need to do it by yourself I'm not trying to find a way to

Me and Eric B was coolin' at the Paladium Seen a all-world covered girl, I said "Hey lady I'm Sorry if You're in a rush - Don't let me hold ya up Or interveen or interrupt, but You got the look - I want to get to know ya better I had to let her know

All the rain came down On a cold new town As he carried you away From your father's hand That always seemed like a fist Reaching out to make you pay He came like a hero from the factory floor With the sun and moon as gifts But the only son you ever s