I made a resolution and I plan to keep my work 
But I need you to make it work 
You've got to read the message, understand what's on my mind 
Cause not to see would be a crime 
And we could lose it anytime 

We've got to show some respect 
We've got to learn to protect 
Don't take it for granted, I know 
That if you want to stay close 
We've got to show some respect 

But I believe in working, then I believe in a little help 
Cause I'm not a light unto myself 
Without a thing of value, why settle for second best 
We don't know what's up ahead 
And we can't let ourselves forget 

We've got to show some respect 
We've got to learn to protect 
Don't take it for granted, I know 
That if you want to stay close 
We've got to show some respect 

For the things that I love about you 
From the woman that you see inside 
Don't let it walk out the door 
Love follows every time