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Backburner Lyrics by Jamila Woods

Water Made Us

2023

[Verse 1]
All the lovers that I got stay steamin' in the pot
I been cookin like Joycetta
My love's got a long shelf life
Finna be leftovers in the oven
Bring a tupperware when you come over
Yeah, I make a lotta food, but this recipe it's meant for you
Yeah, it's only you, you say I spread myself too thin
Maybe my love's too diluted
Yeah, I get jealous when she sees you naked
Guess I can dish it out, but I can't take it

[Chorus]
My jealousy is teachin' me the еmpty cups that need filling
My jealousy is teachin' me my needs
Won't you stay with mе?
I'm stretchin out to meet you where you are
Won't you reach for me?
Don't lie to yourself, babe if it's too far

[Verse 2]
I still think about
The family we almost made
Vacations we ain't take
I know it hurts that I didn't stay
I understand if you can't forgive me
I still keep the flame on with the lid
I still keep your name warm on my lips
You hate to hear me say it, but I hope we can be friends
You wouldn't feel so anxious
I wouldn't be so strained
I'd be the best to you that way
It's not the end for us, I pray

[Chorus]
My jealousy is teachin' me the empty cups that need filling
My jealousy is teachin' me my needs
Won't you stay with me?
I'm stretchin out to meet you where you are
Won't you reach for me?
Don't lie to yourself, babe if it's too far

[Outro]
Won't you stay with me? (Won't you stay for now)
I'm stretchin out to meet you where you are (Won't you stay for now)
Won't you reach for me? (Won't you stay for now)
Don't lie to yourself, babe if it's too far (Won't you stay for now)
Won't you stay with me?
If I could stay with you (Won't you stay for now)
I'd be better to you
We could make it alright (Won't you stay for now)
(Won't you reach for me?)
Let me stay with you (Won't you stay for now)
I wanna reach for you
I'll be right there by your side (Won't you stay for now)
(Won't you stay with me?)
I could stay with you (Won't you stay for now)
I'd be better to you
And we could make it alright (Won't you stay for now)
(Won't you reach for me?)
Let me stay with you (Won't you stay for now)
I wanna reach for you
I'll be right there by your side (Won't you stay for now)
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Jamila Woods

Jamila Woods

About “Backburner” by Jamila Woods

Read the complete lyrics to "Backburner" by Jamila Woods from the album "Water Made Us" in 2023. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under R&B.

"Backburner" is performed by Jamila Woods. from the album "Water Made Us" in 2023 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Backburner", explore more songs by Jamila Woods using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Backburner" is credited to Jamila Woods. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Backburner" appears on "Water Made Us" in 2023.

Visit the Jamila Woods artist page at /artist/jamila-woods for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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