I'll Understand

We know each other like the palm of our hands

And we have to see each other

Whenever and however we can

I know that i am tied up

Well listen baby

Well, i am tied up too

And if we are caught together

We've got so much to lose

So if you see me tomorrow

And you turn your head, baby

I'll understand, i'll understand

Society we're from

And say it is supposed to be

But there's a lot of people

Going through the same changes, baby

Just like you and me

But listen

While my sister call me low down, yes she does

And my brother won't even speak, no he won't

My daddy don't want me around

But listen to this my mama sayin', "go somewhere else and live"

I know love can be a problem

If you give up tryin', tryin', tryin' to solve them

I'll understand, yes i will baby

I'll understand

If i see you walking down main street with your man

Then i'll understand

If i call you on the phone and if you have to hang up, baby

I'll understand

If i see you in the dance and you turned your head

I'll understand

If you told me to meet you somewhere, baby and you don't show up

I'll understand