# **VALUE ME** **[Verse 1]** I gave you my time, I gave you my trust, Never asked for diamonds, never asked for much. But if you want my heart standing by your side, You better bring the truth, don’t bring me lies. I’m not gonna whisper when I know my worth, I’ve been finding my voice since the day of my birth. So listen up closely, hear what I say, Love without kindness ain’t love anyway. **[Chorus]** V-A-L-U-E, You better know what I mean to me! V-A-L-U-E, Treat my heart with dignity! Give me love, give me truth, Give me something I can believe. V-A-L-U-E, If you love me — **value me!** **[Verse 2]** I’ll stand beside you when the whole world shakes, I’ll forgive mistakes when they’re honest mistakes. But I won’t be your shadow, I won’t disappear, I deserve a voice and I deserve to be heard clear. Don’t call it love if you’re pulling me down, Don’t call me yours while you’re pushing me around. I know who I am and I know what I need, A little understanding and some loyalty. **[Chorus]** V-A-L-U-E, You better know what I mean to me! V-A-L-U-E, Treat my heart with dignity! Give me love, give me truth, Give me something I can believe. V-A-L-U-E, If you love me — **value me!** **[Bridge – Call and Response]** Do I deserve kindness? **YES I DO!** Do I deserve honesty? **YES I DO!** Do I deserve someone who lets me be me? **YES I DO!** Then say it louder! **VALUE!** My heart! **VALUE!** My voice! **VALUE!** My love! And remember — loving me is a **choice!** **[Final Chorus]** V-A-L-U-E, Now you know what it means to me! V-A-L-U-E, Love me with some dignity! No more begging, no more doubt, I finally know what I’m about. V-A-L-U-E, If you want my love — **VALUE ME!** **[Outro]** Value my heart, Value my name, Love without respect ain’t worth the game. V-A-L-U-E… Baby, now you know what I mean. 🎤
