[Intro: Starchild Excalibur]
This is the story of you
What makes you special, where you come from
This is one of the most exciting stories ever told
Because it's about you
And you are one of the most important things in this world, you
[Verse 1: Dave of De La Soul]
She ride 'cause her testament has been day one
A nigga got trust 'cause she been day one
Day one's done, build a fam, Bruce Lee
So we K-I-S the B.S. goodbye
Damsel in distress, so I stress 'good guy'
Tarzan and Jane, more like Bonnie and Kareem
Could you be my sugar water, tonic, and cream?
You put the Deen in my yard, like religion and King
And *ding!*
Diamond, you a sight
Like unidentified rims, spinnin' in the night
Me without your balance just wouldn't sit right
Like written wouldn't be past tense without 'ten'
[Chorus: De La Soul, sample]
If it wasn't for you (If it wasn't for you) If it wasn't for you
"I need you"
If it wasn't for you (If it wasn't for you)
"I need you"
[Verse 2: Posdnuos]
Hey, because of you, my little lady named Fame
People spot me like nerves spot pain
You put the "S" on my chest and inside my veins
Before that, this darkie had to smile for them to see me
Now them same kids that used to diss, wanna be me
Due to me being down with you
Hooked up in '82 plus 6 when you gave me my fix
You fixed my house and banking accounts
You fixed me up with too many women to count
Only right for you to have your side niggas too
And even when you don't come back
At least when you was here for me, the world cheered for me
[Chorus: De La Soul, sample]
If it wasn't for you (If it wasn't for you) If it wasn't for you
"I need you"
If it wasn't for you (If it wasn't for you)
"I need you"
[Verse 3: Dave]
Pen, you my muh'fucker, I'ma hold you like piss
Even when the itchy burn make me wanna let go
There you go smudging, see, acting mad funny
But you kissing looseleafs, so I can't be mad
You my confidant, when I couldn't tell Pops
That report card came, you signed off with me
So when the checks come, you'll be signin off with me
But when I'm dead and gone, will you sign off?
Oh, Papermate, you light like paper weight
But you pack ink, can make tattoos turn pussy
And when it's mush time, you be there like a man
In my hand, spilling my heart wit' ya blood
Just another reason to remember
[Chorus: De La Soul, sample]
If it wasn't for you (If it wasn't for you) If it wasn't for you
"I need you"
If it wasn't for you (If it wasn't for you)
"I need you"
[Verse 4: Posdnuos]
You're my first born, my little Capricorn kid
Slid in this world at 1 pound, 8 ounces
My miracle baby, grown into a little lady so fast
Like pressing the gas while the tape bounces
Through you, me and your grandfather grew closer
I understand now, all he tried to give for me
I wanna give it to you the same way
But sometimes fall short, and you still live for me
I just want you to know, I may not show
All the right feelings and say the right verbs
But you're my little black diamond
And always shining in my heart
And that's way beyond words
[Chorus: De La Soul, sample]
If it wasn't for you (If it wasn't for you) If it wasn't for you
"I need you"
If it wasn't for you (If it wasn't for you)
"I need you"
[Verse 5: Dave]
You've been with me on the inside, homie
Pumped life in me ever since I was a knee-high, I knew I had Heart
Ain't gang related, but you relative to blood
A.B. Negative, you represent love
Though you break like Pringles, you're heroic in your size
You make David beat Goliath, you heartbeaker!
Broads love you on Valentine's Day
Quaker brought beats to my chest before Hip-Hop
Let's take this time to remember
[Chorus: De La Soul, sample]
If it wasn't for you (If it wasn't for you)
"I need you"
If it wasn't for you (If it wasn't for you) If it wasn't for you
"I need you"
If it wasn't for you (If it wasn't for you) If it wasn't for you
"I need you"
If it wasn't for you (If it wasn't for you) If it wasn't for you
"I need you"
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