I could've bought me a G4 by now
So I would never have to wait at the gate
I could've checked in a five-star palace
And would've got the whole floor for my stay
And if I really, really, really wanted to
Print my own money, with my own face, in my own state, like Prince Akim
Living like a king, but my heart said...

(Wait) for something just a little better
(Wait) - don't settle for whatever, just
(Wait) for someone that can bring me everything I want and need

[Chorus]
(If I had) a dollar every time I heard a 'yes', I would be
(A millionaire), but I'd settle for whatever as long as I could get with (you)
I'll settle for a maybe (from you)
Even an 'I'll think about it, baby' ('cause you)
Looking at you got me acting all crazy
But I'd settle for whatever as long as I could get with (you)

I could have had some drawls on call, y'all
I'm talking one for every day of the week, even on Mondays
Would have been crazy and stayed the same up till Friday (don't forget the weekends)
I mean, really, really honestly and true could have been someone you'd love to hate
But it's okay (girl, I'm not that way)
'Cause every time I'd try to be
Something just kept telling me...

(Wait) for something just a little better
(Wait) - don't settle for whatever, just
(Wait) for someone that can bring me everything I want and need

[Chorus]

[Bridge]
(I mean) I mean it, baby
(For less) I'd settle for less
(Don't need) I'm so serious, lady
(A 'yes') said, I don't need a yes
(Maybe) maybe you should give this
(A try) a try
(You never know)
'Cause you never know, and I'm tryin' to find out with you 'cause

[Chorus]

Writer : LILLY, HAROLD SPENCER JR / MUSIQ, / FEEMSTER, THERON OTIS / GORDON, MARC JOSEPH
Copyright : Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing