We were like two birds flying so high as the clouds   We were so silly in love   But things changed, you became possessive   You're not the man I used to know   Why did you change on me?      Think about your mamma   Before you take me low   Treat me with respect   That should be the way it goes   Know you're not my daddy   I refuse to be controlled   Treat me with respect   That should be the way it goes      Think before you disrespect me   Think before you play your silly games   Think before you scream at me   Think before you call me out by name   You better think about every little thing   That you do to me   Cause it's gonna happen to you      Think about your mamma   Before you take me low   Treat me with respect   That should be the way it goes   Know you're not my daddy   I refuse to be controlled   Treat me with respect   That should be the way it goes      Think before you cheat on me   Think before you take her home tonight   Think before you say you're sorry   Think before it's too late, stop wasting time   Better think about every little thing   That you do to me   Cause it's gonna happen to you      Think about your mamma   Before you take me low   Treat me with respect   That should be the way it goes   Know you're not my daddy   I refuse to be controlled   Treat me with respect   That should be the way it goes      Think about your mamma   Before you take me low   Treat me with respect   That should be the way it goes   Know you're not my daddy   I refuse to be controlled   Treat me with respect   That should be the way it goes      Boy, I won't be with you if you won't respect me   Won't ever happen so you better think   If you treat me right I'll make you happy   So you better think      Think about your mamma   Before you take me low   Treat me with respect   That should be the way it goes   Know you're not my daddy   I refuse to be controlled   Treat me with respect   That should be the way it goes