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On Your Own Lyrics by Lalah Hathaway

Self Portrait

2008

[Verse 1]
If you were meant to be together
Then you would know that it's right
After all this time, you'd be by his side
And if it were meant to be forever
You'd still be living in that dream
So it seems
[Chorus]
So for all the times you cried
And the many times he lied
I tell you 'cause I know
You can make it on your own
[Verse 2]
So your heart belongs to you now
And you know that it's right
Free from that make-believe love story
In your mind (In your mind, in your mind)
You're so much better off leaving yesterday behind
But always remember, always remember, hold on to life
[Chorus]
So for all of your regrets
That your poor heart won't let you forget
(Won't let you forget)
I can tell you 'cause I know
You can make it on your own
[Bridge]
You'll be wiser in the morning
So much stronger when the sun rises
So don't find your fear alarming
Your pain will dissipate by nightfall
When the rain comes, the pain goes
Wash it away
The remains of a battered soul
Trouble won't last always
Believe me, there'll be brighter days
[Chorus]
So for all the times you cried (Every single tear)
Every single time you tried
I know 'cause I know 'cause I know
You can make it on your own, yeah, yeah
[Instrumental Break]
[Outro]
You can make it on your own
Oh, oh, oh-oh-oh, hey, hey, hey
You can make it on your own
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ah, oh, oh, oh
Woo-ooh, yeah
'Cause I know, 'cause I know, yeah, yeah
You can make it on your own, ooh-ooh-ooh
Hear what I say, yeah, yeah
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Lalah Hathaway

Lalah Hathaway

About “On Your Own” by Lalah Hathaway

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"On Your Own" appears on "Self Portrait" in 2008.

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