"Not Today" lyrics - 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 playing 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 everyday (that you made)
You never ever came (not for 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 something else you always do
Be a man of your word, try to love something or love in you
But now you can be on your way, because I don't want you today

Promises, bought a house, bought the kids
Lifestyles we would live
Who the fuck you really is
In my face all the time
Spitting line after line
Broke down my wall and you got in my mind
You's a fake, should've known
All the times I was shown
Believe what I saw and your cover was blown
Break up leave, make up please
You's a magician, all the tricks up your sleeve
Have me for a minute and I was in it
You played good but I'm a 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 something real
Selfish nigga, could've helped you nigga
Usually know betta but I felt you nigga
I guess getting in my head was part of the plan
'Cause in reality, the only thing you giving me is

Promises
You told me everyday (that you made)
You never ever came (not for me)
I really want to believe (but not today)
Not today, not today, not today

Promises
You told me everyday (that you made)
You never ever came (not for 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 girl)
He's only tellin' lies girl (he's only tellin' some lies to you)
Then he apologizes (and he will, he will)
Don't believe all that mess 'cause he will do it again

Promises
You told me everyday (that you made)
You never ever came (not for me)
I really want to believe (but not today)
Not today, not today, not today