Very few songs move me to tears. Amazing Grace. (no brainier it makes most people cry) Hey Mamma by Kanye West. I identify with his intense love for his mother and her desire for him to get a college degree and make something of himself. There may be a few random songs here and there that might make me misty however, when I heard this song last night at work, I actually broke down and cried. When you are leaving someone there is always a last ditch hail Mary attempt to save something irreparably broken.

Music speaks to your heart.. To your soul.. Although this song is supposed to be R&B I find it reminding me of a country song. The lyrics are so beautifully human. Delicately personal. Wonderfully emotional.

The song is called "Why Would You Stay" by Kem. If you haven't heard it I suggest you listen to it. Even if you are not an R&B fan. This song transcends race, musical taste, gender, socioeconomic status... It just is perfectly speaking to the hearts of all of us who have been here. This song is very moving. If my ex had played this song for me, who knows? I might still be married. Perhaps for a little while longer till he did some colossal fuck up he is so well known for.

I have generously provided the words.

Why Would You Stay"

There's a light shining on you.
And baby I'm trembling inside.
Loved a woman that I barely knew,
I must've been outta mind.

Ohhh I
I ll never hurt you again
Girl I
I know you deserve a better man
Hey I
I was a fool to ever let you down
So why would you stay?

Woman I beg your forgiveness
And I'll do whatever it takes
And may the Lord be my witness
Honey I never meant to treat you this way
Sugar your heart has been broken
But I could still see true love shine in your eyes
When every word has been spoken
Woman I'll love you for the rest of my life

Ohhh I
I ll never hurt you again
Girl I
I know you deserve a better man
Hey I
I was a fool to ever let you down
So why would you stay?

Oh baby
Don't know why, why you would stay
Baby
Baby
You're my baby
Hey girl

Yeahhhh I
I ll never hurt you again
Girl I
I know you deserve a better man
Girl IIIIIIIIIII
I was a fool to ever let you down
But I want you to staaaaay
Girl I
I'll never hurt you again
Baby
I know you deserve a better man
Girl I
Girl I
I was a fool to ever let you down
But I want yooooou... to stay.