I've, been all around the block.
I've heard about when people talk about me,
When's it gonna stop?
They think, that everything I said,
Is all a part of plans I had,
To lead you to my bed.

You can take my word for it.

My reputation preceds me,
You gotta believe me;
You're not, just a notch in my bill.
I know what everyone told you,
Well, I'm gonna show you:
You're not, just a notch in my bill.

I tried, clearing up the past
I just want stuff I can love, to try and make it last.
Search me, ask me where I've been,
I'll swear it on The Book;
You know lust's just a sin.

You can take my word for it.

My reputation preceds me,
You gotta believe me;
You're not, just a notch in my bill.
I know what everyone told you,
Well, I'm gonna show you:
You're not, just a notch in my bill.

The poison, telling you to run,
They know what I have done,
But I'm a different person.
You'll see the better side of me; (better side of me)
All that I can be. (all that I can be)

You can take my word for it.

My reputation preceds me,
You gotta believe me;
You're not, just a notch in my bill.
I know what everyone told you,
Well, I'm gonna show you:
You're not, just a notch in my bill.
My reputation preceds me,
You gotta believe me;
You're not, just a notch in my bill.
I know what everyone told you,
Well, I'm gonna show you:
You're not, just a notch in my bill.