Now now, now wait a just minute, wait, Wait just a minute, relax Go in the kitchen and get yourself a cup of coffee Was that the phone? Ow, tell Ms. Rejones that she's just gonna have to call back later Now, let's me and you go in...in here where it's quiet 'cause I gotta talk to you, huh Listen, just, just, just listen Honey...you're a woman, and you are needed You're the backbone, the very foundation of what your man stands for It's no doubt it's rough, life is tough The price of happiness is high! And the road, honey the road to peace of mind and love is, Long winding with dangerous curves, Bump ups, downs, smiles and frowns But that's what togetherness is all about Honey, your man ain't no different than nobody else's man, except you But there's a little something that you gonna have to do I know, 'cause I've been up that long road, huh, believe me Don't push him, back him Don't leave him, you gotta love him Don't deny him, but inspire Don't neglect him, you got to respect him Only you can bring out the love you saw When you first laid your eyes on him, yeah Listen to me Give him room to grow, you gotta Give him room to show, oh You just got to give him, Give him time to shine, oh And just a little bit a A little bit a strength of advice Serve him with a woman love Each and every day and night There's no such thing as a perfect man Yes I think you ought to try to understand That the destiny of a man, honey Lies in a woman's hands So you gotta Listen, tell ya Don't push him, back him Don't leave him, but love him Don't deny honey, you got to inspire Don't neglect him, oh you got to respect him 'cause only you can bring out the love you saw When you first laid your eyes on him, yeah Only you can help your man Only you can bring out the need Only you can turn him around Lift him up when he feels like he's going down Reach out and grab him by the hand Baby you gotta, Honey you gotta make him know Make him feel like he's a man, oh Give him your, give him your Give him your strength Let him know you love him Let him know you need him