Rhapsody in Black and White

I was talking to my one black friend
Realized she was gorgeous then
I thought we’d be a perfect couple
Too bad she’s got a nice boyfriend

We lived in the same apartment complex
I kept meaning to tell her day after next
I am sure he's cool and probably no trouble
But I think I am better for you now, watch me flex

Could you wrap your cocoa arms here
I can’t keep on waiting
Am I gonna have to show you some tears?
Pump up my heart to get respect

We moved apart as people often do
Off to the city when school was through
I thought I’d see her much more often
She’s working as a lawyer up by NYU

Grew up thirty minutes from each other
In the southeast dirt and humid thunder
I always thought we were quite the same
Now she's tying the knot with a new white lover

Could you turn your midnight eyes here
I can’t keep on waiting
Am I gonna have to show you some tears?
Pump up my heart to get respect

Don't be hating
(Hating)
Hating on a boy who thinks you're the best
Waiting on love just like the rest

Wonder if I’ll go to the wedding
Destination in a summer setting
Will I speak or hold my peace?
Forever is the wrong direction to be heading

Can I talk about our love in old age?
Would we be widowed and out of place?
Even if I’m in a rocking chair
I’ll drop my cane at our first embrace

Don't be hating
(Hating)
Hating on a boy who thinks you're the best
Waiting on love just like the rest (x7)

Could you wrap your cocoa arms here
I can’t keep on waiting
Am I gonna have to show you some tears?
Pump up my heart to get respect

Don't be hating
(Hating)
Hating on a boy who thinks you're the best
Waiting on love just like the rest

Don't be hating
(Hating)
Hating on a boy who thinks you're the best
Waiting on love just like the rest (x3)