This Local Boy

We've been talking for quite a while
And I must say I really dig your style
But I can sense your hesitation growing
You have met love there on your path
With other island boys it did not last
And you have let them spoil our reputation
But baby...

CHORUS:
This local boy will love you like a lover should
This local boy will trust you, our faith is understood
This local boy will give you the world
I promise you'll be my one and only
So don't leave this local boy here lonely.

It's always good to learn from history
The past is fruit straight from the knowledge tree
And I see you're not one for starvation (no...)
I consider this a rush to judgment
Someone else's crime my punishment
I ask you for some re-examination
Cause baby...

CHORUS

INSTRUMENTAL

RAP:
Sure I'd love to kiss on your lips and hug on your hips
But not enough to lie girl
You gave the power to a few to come and paint your whole world.
So can we clear the canvas for a minute?
Pass the brush and palette and I pushin' to get with it
Said now I am never wrong, all of you know-ah
You can call and ask my sistahs and my braddahs
Just give me the time and you will find within this local love of mine
So many different shades and colors.

So don't leave this local boy here lonely.

CHORUS (TO FADE)