Hook:

I said I'll call you back
but it seems like you're not there (x2)
So i'm leaving a message after the tone (x4)

Verse 1

you called me first
now I am calling you back
where the heck are you at
don't ignore me like that
i was busy laying down these tracks
my train of thought was derailed in fact
my focus was broken and I snapped
I know I treated you kinda wack
and I know that, and I hope that
you won't hold back, let me go back
like a throwback, hold that
thought inside of your mind
from this heart of mine
thank you for your time
understand I was on my grind
in this dark world I must shine
it takes a lot of effort
it takes a lot discipline
it doesn't mean you're not my kith and kin
through thick and thin
It just means I have to make a lot of sacrfices
on this altar i lay down my life that's what the prices is
but know this that I care for you
I meant it when I said I am there for you
to hold you down I am prepared to do
anything that it takes let me share the truth
I'm on a mission and I will be held accountable
I was told to count the cost and believe me I'm counting dude
unless we're on a different path I guess we must part dude
i hope it's not the case but if it is you're in my heart dude

Hook:

I said I'll call you back
but it seems like you're not there (x2)
So i'm leaving a message after the tone (x4)

Verse 2:

I hope you're listening closely,
I hope you're hearing me out
Sometimes I do miss the old me
but the new you're hearing now
don't think I'm on a high horse
that's not the way I ride around town
plus if I was I would be knocked down
and i'll end up face down in the ground
things in my life are turning around
some options I have to turn down
I hope you understand this
if you don't I am always about
we could try to reason this out
it's odd if we can't even this out
at least you're hearing this from my mouth
not from loose lips in the crowd

Hook:

I said I'll call you back
but it seems like you're not there (x2)
So i'm leaving a message after the tone (x4)

Verse 3:

Life can be strange
relationships can change
sometimes they are strained
sometimes they snap and break
2 people could be close
and then end up estranged
sometimes when things flip
you end up on a different page
but in my heart I will never ever let it be hate
that would eat me up and I'm not on a plate
I'm not on the menu hatred could so end you
when you get this message do what all good friends do

I said I'll call you back
but it seems like you're not there (x2)
So i'm leaving a message after the tone (x4)