Lyrics Not Today - Mary J. Blige

This is another one of those heartbreak hotel joints for the ladies

Why won't you grow up and be a man someday?
I can't believe that you're still playin' silly games
Now why do I put up with all this child's play?
Now if your word is all you have then you ain't worth a damn thing

Promises you told me every day
That you made you never ever cared
Not with me, I really want to believe
But not today, not today, not today, not today

You're the worst, I can't even depend on you
You say a lot of good things but somethin' else you always do
Be a man of your word, try to love something other than you
But now you can be on your way 'cause I don't want you to stay

Promises, promises 'bout our house, 'bout the kids
Lifestyle we would live, who the fuck you really is?
In my face all the time, spittin' line after line
Broke down my wall and you got in my mind
You's a fake, shoulda known all the signs I was shown
Believed what I saw and your cover was blown
Breakup, leave, make up, please
You's a magician, all them tricks up your sleeve

Had me for a minute, I was in it, you played good
But I'ma bitch, you gotta get it so I make moves
And I'ma leave you where you at dog, chill
Go back to square one, wait for somethin' real, uh
Selfish nigga, could have helped you, nigga
Usually know better but I felt you, nigga
I guess gettin' in my head was a part of the plan
'Cause in reality the only thing you givin' me is-

Promises you told me every day
That you made you never ever cared
Not with me, I really want to believe
But not today, not today, not today, not today

Promises you told me every day
That you made you never ever cared
Not with me, I really want to believe
But not today, not today, not today, not today

Don't let him waste your time, girl (Don't let him waste your time)
He's only tellin' lies, girl
And when he apologizes (And he will, he will)
Don't be believing that man
'Cause he gon' do it again and again

Promises you told me everyday
That you made, you never ever cared
Not with me, I really want to believe
But not today, not today, not today, not today