[Intro] [Instrumental] [Chorus] Said it once, I'll say it again (You gotta earn my respect) It's about time I say it again (You gotta earn my respect) Oh, said it once, I'll say it again (You gotta earn my respect) About time I say it again (You gotta earn my respect) [Verse] Why do I have to prove myself to you? You can't make up your mind Why do I have to prove myself to you? You can't make up your mind So why do I have to prove myself to you? You can't make up your mind So why do I have to prove myself to you? You can't make up your mind Why do I have to prove myself to you? You can't make up your mind So why do I have to prove myself to you? You can't make up your mind So why do I have to prove myself to you? You can't make up your mind Why do I have to prove myself to you? You can't make up your mind [Pre-Chorus] (You gotta earn my respect) Said it once, I'll say it again (You gotta earn my respect) [Chorus] Said it once, I'll say it again (You gotta earn my respect) It's about time I say it again (You gotta earn my respect) Oh, said it once, I'll say it again (You gotta earn my respect) About time I say it again (You gotta earn my respect) [Verse 2] I used to go to bed early And still wake up with the birds I'd say that I'd be happy if it wasn't for the fact That I had to work for everything I had My heart don't pump no Kool-Aid, don't get it twisted My mind will spin out the drive of the distance Said it once, I'll say it again Said it once, I'll say it again Oh, said it once, I'll say it again About time I say it again [Instrumental Interlude] [Bridge] No more waiting for the verdict No more bending for the room If you want the truth between us Bring your proof and bring it soon I built this from the bare floor Every mark is mine to claim If you come to test the fire Don't be surprised to meet the flame [Breakdown] Earn it Earn it Earn my respect Earn it Earn it Earn my respect [Chorus] Said it once, I'll say it again (You gotta earn my respect) It's about time I say it again (You gotta earn my respect) Oh, said it once, I'll say it again (You gotta earn my respect) About time I say it again (You gotta earn my respect) [Final Chorus] Said it once, I'll say it again (You gotta earn my respect) It's about time I say it again (You gotta earn my respect) Oh, said it once, I'll say it again (You gotta earn my respect) About time I say it again (You gotta earn my respect) Said it once, I'll say it again (You gotta earn my respect) It's about time I say it again (You gotta earn my respect) [Outro] [Instrumental]
