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August 16 Lyrics by Will Williams

The Basment Tapes Vol. 1 (Will Williams)

2021

Verse 1 – I really don’t want you to go. Why I’m so attached to you? – I honestly don’t know. And I’m done asking why is this how I feel. Cuz I know based on my past – that this love I have is real. Made me keep grinding when I felt like giving up. And kept me fighting – when I said I’ve had enough. Hold you close spitting truth up in ya ear. Like how this love I have for you will never disappear. Never thought I’ll find you so soon. Started on a regular, Thursday – afternoon. Thinking nothing of it – cuz I’ve seen it all before. But my heart kept telling me that I needed more. Never saw you as a need. But my heart kept telling me – don’t let her leave. Something promoted me to just say hello. Now I always want you here, don’t you ever go

Verse 2 – Say a lot of stuff – and I know it’s very deep. Every day I pray that my words are something you keep. Life’s never fair - cuz I find out you gotta leave. Express to you – that you’re someone I really need. So, before you go – ima show you a lot of love. Hate? – no affection is what you’re gonna be full of. Cuz when you leave, we can’t really talk. Reflection of you by my side – whenever I walk. Must be goin’ crazy cuz I see you everywhere. If you had any doubts – hope you now know that I care. Turned down a lot – just to stay here and help. Laying down at night – but I never really slept. Taking caffeine – anything to stay awake. Said I was gonna get you out – continued to wait. God had a different plan, but I’m still here. Hope you’re always there – never ever _ disappear


Verse 3 - Real crazy sometimes – I mean – I’m talking bout. The things that I said – understandable that you would doubt. But now you know that everything I said is from my heart. And now you understand without you – why I fall apart. Cuz you captured my heart – girl can you let it go? But I’m glad you still got it – ooo – how I love you so. I will always fight to get you ahead – that’s what I said – every night, when I lay down in bed; I’m thinking bout you. Always asking God to help me stay strong. Feeling like a calculator – cuz I’m always counted on. Don’t wanna let yau’ll down – so I grind till I die. Wanna place you on top – and I’ll tell you why. Cuz yau’ll living in hell – just gotta change it up. Like a babies’ skin, want your life smooth – never rough. It’s a day that I’ll forget never. Cuz August 16th, I’ll remember you forever
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Read the complete lyrics to "August 16" by Will Williams from the album "The Basment Tapes Vol. 1 (Will Williams)" in 2021. 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 Rap.

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"August 16" appears on "The Basment Tapes Vol. 1 (Will Williams)" in 2021.

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