Verse 1
Why don't you cry about it
Cause I hurt you so bad
The words I said gone and hit a nerve
And how you're acting all mad
Why don't you talk about it
To all of your friends
Bad mouth me however you like
Just cause you're on the defense
Pre-chorus 1
But now I can see that you don't understand
Offending you wasn't a part of my plan
But just so you know I just say how it is
And it doesn't get any more honest than this
Chorus 1
If you can't stand the heat
Than get out of the kitchen
Cause this girl's about to raise the flame....yea
You can't deal when I turn up the fire
And I have little or no desire
To sugar coat the words that I say
Verse 2
Why don't you write about it
For the whole world to see
Go ahead and cover up your words
So people won't know it was me
Why don't you fight about it
Cause you can't let it go
Repeat the same thing at least a dozen time
Before you hit your all time low
Pre-chorus 2
But now I can see that you're fallin' apart
I didn't really think you take it so hard
But just so you know my intentions were pure
But it's obvious that it's too much to endure
Chorus 2
If you can't stand the heat
Than get out of the kitchen
Cause this girl's about to raise the flame....yea
You can't deal when I turn up the fire
And I have little or no desire
To sugar coat the words that I say
Bridge
Doesn't it get old being insecure
Conversation has become a chore
And how come everything I say
Gets taken in the wrong way
I've gathered all the strength in me
Not to fight back and just let it be
Maybe when I'm dead and gone
You'll finally be able to move on
Chorus 3
If you can't stand the heat
Than get out of the kitchen
Cause this girl's about to raise the flame....yea
You can't deal when I turn up the fire
And I have little or no desire
To sugar coat the words
To sugar coat the words
To sugar coat the words that I say
credits
from Love I Have for You,
track released May 30, 2009
Music and Lyrics by Amanda Duncan
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