Love won't come from someone who don't want to see you thrive So if his love is holding you down That's not love, baby girl, that's pride If he's holding you down inside Love is something he won't provide (no, no, no) If he's holding you down inside Then love is something he won't provide Love is patient, love is pure Love isn't a game that people play with when they're lonely or insecure No, love is selfless, love is kind Love is something you can only give if you wanna see somebody shine There isn't a thing I wouldn't do for you I would bury my pride just to bear your fruits If love is a verb, let your actions show Otherwise, you gotta let them know And you should know that Love won't come from someone who don't want to see you thrive So if the love is holding you down That's not love anymore, that's pride If he's holding you down inside Love is something she won't provide If he's holding you down inside Then love is something she won't provide (I said girl) Girl, I hate it when you frown Love to turn that upside down But at the same time, if you need to be sad I'm right there in your corner till the sadness passes, baby I'd love to watch your dreams come true I'll do what I have to do for you But if it means I'm watching from the side Girl you're worthy of the glory, I just wanna see you shine 'Cause your language of love is the tongue of the soul And I tell you I love you, it means I will go to the ends of the earth just to wander your rose If I say I love you it’s because I know that Love won't come from someone who don't want to see you thrive So if their love is holding you down That's not love anymore, that's pride If they’re holding you down inside Then love is something they won't provide If they’re holding you down inside Then love is something they won't provide I said love won't come from someone who don't want to see you thrive So if their love is holding you down That's not love babygirl, that's pride Said if they’re holding you down inside Love is something they won't provide Said if they’re holding you down inside Then love is something they won't provide If they're holding you, holding you, holding you They’re holding you, holding you, holding you They’re holding you down then baby Love won't come from someone who don't want to see you thrive So if their love is holding you down That's not love, baby girl, that's pride