[Verse 1]
They say love don’t change
But people do things that’ll make you feel like all your love’s in vain
Pain and betrayal
They live run game and they play you
Deceit is what they bring to the table
You hand ‘em a lot despite that they plan and they plot
‘cause they wishing they could stand in your spot
You stayed true for years
But still ended up getting slid when being real is all you ever did
Some people never grew
They fall short in everything they do so they throw their insecurities at you
I’m telling you the truth
If they can’t be on top by they self, they rather be at the bottom in a group
These kind of individuals are pitiful
And that’s why it’s so critical to know that growing up ain’t only physical
It’s envy going ‘round
It’s impossible to pull somebody up when all the while they’re pulling your arm down

[Chorus]
You better love ‘em from a distance if you gon’ love ‘em at all
Listen to me
You better love ‘em from a distance if you gon’ love ‘em at all
Listen to me
You better love ‘em from a distance if you gon’ love ‘em at all
Listen to me
You better love ‘em from a distance if you gon’ love ‘em at all
[Bridge]
Sometimes you start out with ‘em
Have a situation then fall out with ‘em
Used to be the one to go all out with ‘em
Anything they needed from the heart I give ‘em

[Verse 2]
I remember people who conveniently would only speak to me if they needed me
Unbelievably take advantage of me repeatedly
Was in denial so I was steady run from the truth
Borrow money and never pay, lived under my roof
It’s insignificant that we got history
Used to be in my inner circle, now they live on the periphery
You let the unconcerned concern you
The cycle will be eternal if you keep allowing people to burn you
Some of your kinfolks is still on that dope
And no matter how much you try to help ‘em, he still smoke
I can be cool with you from without
It’s a lot of people that I’ve known for years that never been in my house

[Chorus]
Better love ‘em from a distance if you gon’ love ‘em at all
Listen to me
You better love ‘em from a distance if you gon’ love ‘em at all
Listen to me
You better love ‘em from a distance if you gon’ love ‘em at all
Listen to me
You better love ‘em from a distance if you gon’ love ‘em at all
[Verse 3]
It could be your mama, you still gotta be sensible
Friend, brother, husband or wife, it’s the same principle
Never felt guilty ‘cause God know your heart
Over time mind changes cause you to grow apart
In life, some folks are only meant for a season
They say when people show you their real self, believe them
Break free, why would you wanna kick it with fakes?
Tryna force them to change is our biggest mistake
They’re bound to tear you down, never build you
You might’ve missed your true love tryna hang onto what’s familiar
Cut ‘em loose, cousin, father, son or daughter
While saving them from drowning, they snatching you underwater
They keep hurting you but you keep doing them favors
Persuaders, a repetitious redundant behavior
It’s time for you to show ‘em, when they call, ignore ‘em
Sometimes cutting them loose is the best thing for ‘em

[Chorus]
You better love ‘em from a distance if you gon’ love ‘em at all
Listen to me
You better love ‘em from a distance if you gon’ love ‘em at all
Listen to me
You better love ‘em from a distance if you gon’ love ‘em at all
Listen to me
You better love ‘em from a distance if you gon’ love ‘em at all
[Bridge]
Sometimes you start out with ‘em
Have a situation then fall out with ‘em
Used to be the one to go all out with ‘em
Anything they needed from the heart I give ‘em