I haven't seen you in a while, since you sparked the flame 
We had the joys and pain, the sunshine and rain 
Now you got your man, I got my staff, and we laugh 
Then I realize it was something in the past 
Yo, you look good; how you been? 
How's my little man; how's he doing? 
And, umm, did you get the package that I sent? 
I hope that he knows that there's someone who loves him 
But I'm gettin vexed at you and I 
I can't front, baby; yeah, you still look fly 
And as I try to get my words together 
There's a lot of nice times that I start to remember 
The good shit always outweighed the bad 
I never wanted to make you sad 
So think of me, as one man 
Who has crazy respect for you, as a woman 
Although the plans didn't work out 
It doesn't mean I won't look out 
For you and yours; I wish you the best 
Because it's over, I guess 
I haven't seen you in a while, since you sparked the flame 
We had the joys and pain, the sunshine and rain 
Now you got your man, I got my staff, and we laugh 
Then I realize it's something in the past 
Now I'm livin' the life of a true mack 
Devoted to my music, tryin' hard not to look back 
But on occasion I can see your face 
The memories, they got me driftin' a little taste 
But now you're doin' your thing; I'm takin' care of mine 
And so we're movin' on, leavin' the past behind 
I guess relationships - they ain't for me 
That's why I had to set you free 
I haven't seen you in a while, since you sparked the flame 
We had the joys and pain, the sunshine and rain 
Now you got your man, I got my staff and we laugh 
Then I realize.. it's something in the past 
Haven't seen you in a while, since you sparked the flame 
We had the joys and pain, sunshine and rain 
Now you got your man, I got my staff, and we laugh 
Then I realize it's something in the past 
My personality is magnanimous 
That's why the ladies always cause a fuss 
It's in the past - what we had 
Aiyyo, respect to your moms, and peace to your dad 
I'm glad that we've been through this 
Because you know what?  I've noticed 
A lot about myself; see, I want to gain wealth 
They say that chasin' women is bad for your health 
I haven't seen you in a while, since you sparked the flame 
We have the joys and pain, the sunshine and rain 
Now you got your man, I got my staff, and we laugh 
Then I realize it's something in the past 
Haven't seen you in a while, since you sparked the flame 
We had the joys and pain, the sunshine and rain 
Now you got your man, I got my staff, and we laugh 
Then I realize it's something in the past 
Somethin' in the past 
Somethin' in the past 
These moments never last 
Somethin' in the past 
Dedicated to all the ex girls 
You know I'm on with the next girl 
Peace