Deirdre Gaddis - Life In The Key Of Dei by B.L.G. Music Group

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Deirdre Gaddis Life In the Key Of Dei

111 East Records 2011 ÂŠ

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About Deirdre Gaddis There is something to be said about simplicity. It renders no extravagance but rather presents „essence‟ in an unequivocal, raw, and untainted form. And if the heart matters, then by way of this simple mechanism does Deirdre “Dei” Gaddis render her gifts and talents. Reflecting upon her life to this point, Dei says, “My life has proved to be difficult at times, happy at others, and sometimes just more than I cared to have to deal with… But when I look at where I‟ve been, the place where I am now, and where I know God can take me, I laugh. I laugh at the devil for thinking that he could take me. If there is one thing I could say to sum it all up, it‟s never give up on your dream.” Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Dei has been chasing the dream since age 8. Dei says, “Music has always been my release. It allows me to escape the pressures of reality and enter into a haven of peace even when life would dictate otherwise…” Dei‟s music is set to inspire a generation of dreamers. She writes of her own life experiences both good and bad… “Everything I‟ve been through has helped me to become what and who I am today. There‟s always someone else who‟s taken a couple of the same twists and turns in life that you have. That‟s why my music reaches so many… they can identify with it.” Deirdre recently signed with BLG Music Group and became part of the 111 East and International Radio Network Family. She released her first single in December 2010, and has a second single scheduled to be released in February 2011. Her much anticipated project, “The Key of Dei” is scheduled for release in early Spring 2011. Keep your eyes open for the sultry sound of Ms. Gaddis coming to a radio and venue near you!

For Me Verse 1 Streetlights… metal candles of the street life Music‟s thumpin‟ in my car It‟s been a long time since I‟ve come out to play Maybe I‟ll just head down to the new jazz bar Feelin‟ fine… Why sure, I‟ll have a glass of wine No Love, that‟s all and here‟s a tip, you‟re welcome The vibe in here, sophisticated And the band is playin' a smooth and sexy groove Chorus Tonight‟s the night for me to breathe, relax, and chill Ain‟t stressin‟ or obsessin‟ over all the bills Tonight I‟m pretendin‟ that I‟m worry free Gonna take some time for me, take some time for me Verse 2 Dancin‟ on the floor, I‟ll cut a step or two Music‟s taking full control My hips are swayin‟ to the beat There stands a gentleman, and with his eyes he‟s lustin‟ over me Chorus Tonight‟s the night for me to breathe, relax, and chill Ain‟t stressin‟ or obsessin‟ over all the bills Tonight I‟m pretendin‟ that I‟m worry free Gonna take some time for me, I'm gonna take some time for me Verse 3 Courage, courage.. he finally found enough to execute his approach Can you buy me a drink? I‟m thinkin‟ no… 'Cause Brotha I don‟t wanna confuse ya This DeiValicious sista is goin‟ home alone Chorus Tonight‟s the night for me to breathe, relax, and chill Ain‟t stressin‟ or obsessin‟ over all the bills Tonight I‟m pretendin‟ that I‟m worry free Gonna take some time for me, I'm gonna take some time for me

WE JUST CAN'T SAY GOODBYE VERSE 1 IT WAS THE COLDEST NIGHT I CAN REMEMBER IN NOVEMBER YOU WERE RIGHT BESIDE ME LYING NEXT TO ME, YOU DIDN'T SAY A WORD TO ME NIGHTS LIKE THIS YOU USED TO HOLD ME CLOSE AND TENDER BUT NOW YOU'VE GOT YOUR BACK TURNED TO ME AND WE AIN'T GOT NO WORDS TO SAY, SO WE GIVE EACH OTHER SPACE ONCE LOVE WAS PRESENT ALL AROUND BUT NOW IT'S JUST AN EMPTY SPACE WHEN LOVE WAS NEW WE WERE INSEPARABLE, NOW ALL WE ARE IS HERE 'CAUSE WE REFUSE TO FACE THE OBVIOUS ALTHOUGH IT'S CRYSTAL CLEAR CHORUS NO THIS AIN'T NO HAPPY HOME, BUT WE DON'T WANNA BE ALONE EVERY DAY WE GET MORE DISTANT, EVERY NIGHT WE PLAY THE ROLE EVEN THOUGH IT'S QUITE APPARENT THAT THE LOVE WE HAD HAS DIED WE CAN'T BRING OURSELVES TO SAY THAT IT'S OVER, WE JUST CAN'T SAY GOOD... VERSE 2 IT WAS THE COLDEST NIGHT I CAN REMEMBER IN DECEMBER I WOULDN'T EVEN LET YOU MAKE LOVE TO ME, I SAID I'D RATHER GO TO SLEEP NIGHTS LIKE THIS OUR BED USED TO BE AS HOT AS BURNING EMBERS NOW IT'S COLD AS ICE AND DEAD AS AUTUMN'S LEAVES AND THERE'S NO CUSSIN' AND NO FIGHTIN' 'CAUSE WE NEVER SAY A WORD THIS HOUSE IF FILLED WITH AN AWKWARD SILENCE, THERE'S NO LAUGHTER TO BE HEARD BUT WE STAY BECAUSE IT'S EASY, BECAUSE WE'RE ALL EACH OTHER KNOWS AND EVEN THOUGH HE BOTH KNOW THAT IT'S DONE WE REFUSE TO LET IT GO CHORUS NO THIS AIN'T NO HAPPY HOME, BUT WE DON'T WANNA BE ALONE EVERY DAY WE GET MORE DISTANT, EVERY NIGHT WE PLAY THE ROLE EVEN THOUGH IT'S QUITE APPARENT THAT THE LOVE WE HAD HAS DIED WE CAN'T BRING OURSELVES TO SAY THAT IT'S OVER, WE JUST CAN'T SAY GOOD...

WE JUST CAN'T SAY GOODBYE (Cont.) BRIDGE WHAT HAPPENED BETWEEN US, IT'S OVER, IT'S FINISHED WHY CAN'T WE JUST FACE IT, IT'S OVER, IT'S FINISHED WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED US TO LOSE THE FIRE THAT WE ONCE HAD JUST TO SEE YOUR FACE JUST TO BE ENOUGH TO MAKE ME GLAD NOW THERE AIN'T NO TOUCHIN', THERE'S NO HUGGIN', AND WE DON'T EVEN KISS HOW IN THE HELL DID WE GET HERE, HOW DID WE COME TO THIS

CHORUS NO THIS AIN'T NO HAPPY HOME, BUT WE DON'T WANNA BE ALONE EVERY DAY WE GET MORE DISTANT, EVERY NIGHT WE PLAY THE ROLE EVEN THOUGH IT'S QUITE APPARENT THAT THE LOVE WE HAD HAS DIED NWE CAN'T BRING OURSELVES SAY THAT IT'S OVER, WE JUST CAN'T SAY GOODBYE

SOMETIMES WHEN I TRY TO KISS YA,YOU TURN AWAY (WE JUST CAN'T SAY GOODBYE) SOMETIMES OU TRY TO PULL ME CLOSE, I JUST PUSH AWAY (WE JUST CAN'T SAY GOODBYE) WHY CAN'T WE JUST ADMIT IT, WHY CAN'T WE BOTH JUST WALK AWAY (WE JUST CAN'T SAY GOODBYE) SURE IT'LL HURT FOR A LITTLE WHLE, BUT DOESN'T IT HURT NOW ANYWAY WE JUST CAN'T SAY GOODBYE WE JUST CAN'T SAY GOODBYE

FUNKY RIDE Verse 1 How could the one who should hold my heart dearest Become the one who hurt me the most How could I know you for so long and still be a stranger I'm someone who's supposed to be, who ought to be closest to you They say that blood's thicker than water, but I think the water helps me float above the mess blood took me through And I don't understand it, but I'll hold my head up high I know that up above there is a Friend Who'll send His light To take away the darkness of my disappointment And everything is gonna be alright Chorus I finally made up in my mind that regardless of what happens, I'm gone shine Gonna be 'bout my grind 'cause it's my time This life is not your to live, it's mine If you can't celebrate me, move out my way And if you won't help to elevate me, stay away If you're tryin' to rain on my parade, step aside, let me by It's time for me to take this ride, this funky ride of life It' s time for me to take this ride, this funky ride of life Verse 2 Somedays my eyes are filled with tears As I contemplate choices and mistakes I wish I never made Then I realize that on the crazy ride, I don't wanna change a thing 'Cause I'm who I am today because of everything I've experienced So I can't mourn for those who didn't love me, no Nor for those who really wanted to, but didn't quite know how And I can't be angry with those who walked out of my life 'Cause it probably saved me a lot of strife, and enabled me to keep this killer smile

FUNKY RIDE (Cont.) Bridge I'm do done with putting everybody else's needs in front of my own I won't let anybody else's hang-ups become my own anymore From now on I'm gonna live, and breathe, and be who I wanna be Nobody else can tell me how to love me, hot to do me, how to be Dei Chorus I finally made up in my mind that regardless of what happens, I'm gone shine Gonna be 'bout my grind 'cause it's my time This life is not your to live, it's mine If you can't celebrate me, move out my way And if you won't help to elevate me, stay away If you're tryin' to rain on my parade, step aside, let me by It's time for me to take this ride, this funky ride of life I finally made up in my mind, it's my time to shine Hey, hey... Don't need you tryin' to rain on my parade I'm gonna take it anyway, I'm gonna take it anyway

WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO CHORUS WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO; WHAT, WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO; WHAT, WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO VERSE 1 COULD THIS BE HAPPENING, COULD THIS BE TRUE COULD YOU REALLY BE IN LOVE WITH ME AND I IN LOVE WITH YOU AND COULD WE MAKE IT WORK WHEN IT HURTS AND OUR FEELINGS GET IN THE WAY OR SHOULD WE PLAY IT SAFE, SHOULD WE JUST WALK AWAY WOULD IT BE A BIG MISTAKE IF WE TEST THESE WATERS 'CAUSE IF WE SINK THIS SHIP, CAN WE STILL LOVE EACH OTHER I DON'T KNOW IF A WANNA TAKE THE CHANCE OF LOSING MY FRIEND (NO, NO) I WANNA GET CLOSER, WANNA BE YOUR LOVER, (HEY) BUT DOES IT REALLY MAKE SENSE CHORUS WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO; WHAT, WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO I DON'T KNOW WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO; WHAT, WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO BABY I CAN LOVE YOU BETTER WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO; WHAT, WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO; WHAT, WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO VERSE 2 HEY... LISTEN TO ME... WHAT IF YOU BREAK MY HEART, WHAT IF I BREAK YOURS WILL WE RUIN THE BOND THAT WE HAVE BY BECOMING LOVERS I'M SO CONFUSED BY MY FEELINGS, HOW DO WE KNOW IF THIS IS RIGHT BUT HOW CAN I JUST FORGET ABOUT IT WHEN I CAN'T GET YA OFF MY MIND WHENEVER I HAVE A PROBLEM OH I CAN COME TO YOU BUT WHAT IF THE PROBLEM I HAVE IS YOU, THEN WHO CAN I TURN TO I DON'T KNOW IF I WANNA TAKE THE CHANCE OF LOSING MY FRIEND (NO, NO) I WANNA GET CLOSER, WANNA BE YOUR LOVER, BUT DOES IT REALLY MAKE SENSE

WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO (Cont.) CHORUS WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO; WHAT, WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO; WHAT, WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO BABY I CAN LOVE YA, YES I CAN, YEAH WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO; WHAT, WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO DOES IT REALLY MAKE SENSE WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO; WHAT, WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO YEAH, BABY I CAN LOVE YOU BETTER SPOKEN YOU'RE MY BEST FRIEND AND YOU KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU NO MATTER WHAT PROBLEMS WE HAVE, WE CAN ALWAYS COME TO EACH OTHER BUT STILL, SOMEHOW, THERE'S BEEN A CHANGE IN THE WIND AND SHOOTIN' THE BREEZE FEELS MORE LIKE THE WEATHERING OF STORMS AND A SIMPLE EMBRACE TURNS INTO A WHIRLWIND THAT I DON'T WANT TO END I CATCH MYSELF LOOKING A LITTLE DEEPER IN YOUR EYES GETTING LOST IN THE DEPTH OF YOU AND ALL YOU ARE IT MAKES ME WONDER, COULD WE BE MORE THAN FRIENDS AN UNCOMFORTABLE SITUATION, BUT SO COMFORTING AN EXPERIENCE SO DO WE KEEP RUNNING FROM THE OBVIOUS, OR DO WE SUCCUMB TO WHAT IS LOVE WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO BRIDGE WE'VE GOTTA TALK THIS THING THROUGH, WE'VE GOTTA FIGURE OUT WHAT'S BEST 'CAUSE ONCE WE MAKE THIS DECISION, THERE'S NO LOOKING BACK WOULD WE RATHER KEEP ON LIVIN' LIKE OUR FEELINGS DON'T EXIST OR DO WE TAKE THIS CHANCE ON ROMANCE AND THROW CAUTION TO THE WIND CHORUS WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO; WHAT, WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO; WHAT, WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO HEY, I SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS, LYING HERE WITH ME WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO; WHAT, WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO; WHAT, WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO BABY I CAN LOVE YOU BETTER, I CAN LOVE YOU BETTER

THAT I AM THERE ARE SOME THINGS THAT I NEED TO TELL YOU, SO COME HERE DON'T BE AFRAID, 'CAUSE I LOVE YOU VERSE 1 YOU'RE SO TRULY SPECIAL, GOD'S GIFT TO ME; AND ALWAYS IN YOUR ARMS IS WHERE I WANNA BE FOR ME THERE IS NO OTHER, YOU'RE ALL I NEED; AND I WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO KEEP YA HAPPY CHORUS I'M YOUR WOMAN, I'M YOUR FRIEND; I'M YOUR BEGINNING, I'M YOUR END I'M YOUR BLAZING SUN, YOUR TWILIGHT WHEN THE DAY IS DONE WHATEVER YOU NEED ME TO BE, THAT I AM VERSE 2 LIKE A RAINBOW, I CAN BREAK YOUR CLOUDS; AND WHEN THINGS SEEM HOPELESS, I'LL MAKE A WAY SOMEHOW (YOU CAN COUNT ON ME) YOU CAN TRUST ME WITH YOUR SECRETS, YOU KNOW I'LL NEVER TELL I'LL STAND BESIDE YOU THROUGH YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES, MY LOVE WILL NEVER FAIL CHORUS I'M YOUR WEAKNESS, I'M YOUR ADDICTION; AND I'M THE CURE FOR YOUR DEPENDENCE (YOUR INTERVENTION) THE EYE OF YOUR STORM, YOUR WINTER SNOW, YOUR APRIL RAIN WHATEVER YOU NEED ME TO BE, THAT I AM SPOKEN WORD BABY WHEN I LOOK INTO YOUR EYES, I SEE YOUR DREAMS, YOUR HOPES, YOUR ASPIRATIONS I SEE A FIRE THAT BURNS INSIDE YOUR HEART DESPITE YOUR RELUCTANCE TO SHOW EMOTION I SEE YOUR FEARS, THE WAY YOU'VE TRIED TO HIDE THE SCARS FROM LOVES GONE WRONG AND I CAN EVEN SEE THE WAY YOU'VE CAMOUFLAGED YOUR HURT, TRYING TO BE HARD AND PRETENDING TO BE STRONG BABY I WANNA BE YOUR PAST, YOUR PRESENT, YOUR FUTURE; I WANNA BE YOUR REASON FOR LIVING I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU LOVE, NO MATTER WHAT SITUATION MAY COME OUR WAY, YEAH AND WHEN THINGS ARE LOOKING DOWN, AND WHEN AN END TO THE MADNESS OF LIFE CAN'T BE FOUND BROTHER I PROMISE YOU, I'LL BE THERE TO DRY YOUR TEARS AND HOLD YOUR HAND 'CAUSE I'M YOUR WOMAN, AND YOU'RE MY MAN

THAT I AM (Cont.) CHORUS I'M YOUR PATH OF LEAST RESISTANCE, WHEN YOU'RE NOT AT YOUR BEST I CAN BE YOUR STRENGTH YOUR LADY IN THE STREETS, THE THRILLER IN YOUR SHEETS WHATEVER YOU NEED ME TO BE

YOUR DO OR DIE, YOUR SWEET AS PIE, MISS HIGH SOCIETY YOUR NATURAL HIGH, BUT BABY STILL I'M YOUR SOBRIETY YOUR HURT SO BAD, YOUR FEEL SO GOOD; YOUR NEVER WILL, YOUR WISH I COULD WHATEVER YOU NEED ME TO BE

YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE NOONE CAN KNOW, YOUR NEWFOUND TREASURE, YOUR EGOSTROKER YOUR GANGSTA BOO, YOUR DIVA B*TCH, YOUR SILLY CLOWN, YOUR MISS BOOK SENSE YOUR 38 HOT, COCKED, AND READY; YOUR "LET'S TALK IT OUT", YOUR LEVEL-HEADED WHATEVER YOU NEED ME TO BE

YOUR TAKE CONTROL, BUT LET YOU LEAD; YOUR EVERY WANT, YOUR EVERY NEED YOUR HEART'S DESIRE, YOUR SOUL'S CONTENT; YOUR BURNING FIRE, YOUR SOOTHING WIND THE SMILE ON YOUR FACE, AND THE WEAKNESS IN YOUR KNEES; THE CREAM IN YOUR COFFEE, THE SUGAR IN YOUR TREE WHATEVER YOU NEED ME TO BE

YOUR LIFTING YOU UP, CONFIDENCE BUILDER; YOUR BIGGEST FAN AND CHEERLEADER THE ONE WHO CAN HELP YOU KEEP IT IN PERSPECTIVE, TO HELP YOU PLAY THE GAME AND RESPECT IT I CAN BRING THAT SMILE EVEN WHEN YOU'RE SAD; AND BABY I CAN CALM YOUR NERVES WHENEVER YOU'RE MAD WHATEVER YOU NEED ME TO BE, THAT I AM YEAH THAT'S ME HON ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS BELIEVE IN ME I'M GONNA SHOW YOU, YES I AM I'M ALL YOU NEED AND SO MUCH MORE, JUST TRUST ME - YEAH

YES, YES, YES VERSE 1 Baby… when you‟re next to me…shivers up and down my spine runnin‟ like the three mice blind Soft kisses on the back of my neck…got me so excited that I can hardly catch my breath Touch me… touch me… in secret places that have gone without for so long Anticipation – makes my nature rise… as the tips of your fingers gently brush my thighs CHORUS He said, “Baby can I make love to you? “ And I said, “Yes, yes, yes; oh, yes, yes, yes…” He said, “Lover, does it feel good to you?” And I said, “Yes, yes, yes; oh, yes, yes, yes…” VERSE 2 I know that he can hear my body callin‟- Baby, won‟t you answer, give me what I want and much more And pull me… closer – hold me tight… I bet you feel my heartbeat pulsin‟ So come now into my garden… I know you‟ve brought your tools… And like a gardener… till my soil… My flower‟s ready to bloom CHORUS He said, “Baby can I make love to you? “ And I said, “Yes, yes, yes; oh, yes, yes, yes…” He said, “Lover, does it feel good to you?” I said, “Yes, yes, yes; oh, yes, yes, yes…” BRIDGE I‟m all oiled up and sexy, all laced up, stilettos on my feet – please don‟t keep me waitin‟ Touch me – feel me – please me, Daddy My fire‟s ragin‟ – temperature is blazing in my room – I‟ve been consumed Touch me – feel me – please me, Daddy Can you see the candles‟ flames dancing to the beat of our passion on the walls Touch me – feel me – please me, Daddy The air is thick with love, sandalwood, and us – please don‟t keep me waitin‟ Touch me – feel me – please me, Daddy CHORUS He said, “Baby can I make love to you? “ And I said, “Yes, yes, yes; oh, yes, yes, yes…” He said, “Lover, does it feel good to you?” I said, “Yes, yes, yes; oh, yes, yes, yes…” Oh Yes... touch me I feel you, I feel ya, Baby Oh, so excited, so excited Please me - oh Daddy I've been waitin', waitin' so long for you

Prisoners of Love Verse 1 Every time I see ya, Boy, I get butterflies It doesn‟t matter that it‟s been 3 years, it‟s always like the very first time We have a deep, a special connection; there's noone else worthy of my affections This thing we have i know it's real; I‟m so very glad that you are here Chorus Baby we‟ve been through our storms, Baby we‟ve been on our own Thinkin‟ we could stand alone But we can‟t stay away from each other „cause we‟re prisoners of love We‟ve had our share of ups and downs, Baby, but we‟re still around Love has helped us stand our ground Love locked us up and threw away the key „cause we‟re prisoners of love Love's got us tied up, all wrapped up, all messed up, shackled down, prisoners, prisoners Love's got us tied up, all wrapped up, all messed up, shackled down, prisoners, prisoners Verse 2 I won‟t deny that there are times when I can‟t stand the ground you walk on I know sometimes you feel the same But if I had to live this life without you, I couldn‟t make it Baby it‟s somethin‟ „bout the way you take up my slack I know you‟ve got my back, and baby I‟ve got yours Every man and every woman in this world should have a love like ours that endures Chorus Baby we‟ve been through our storms, Baby we‟ve been on our own Thinkin‟ we could stand alone But we can‟t stay away from each other „cause we‟re prisoners of love We‟ve had our share of ups and downs, Baby, but we‟re still around Love has helped us stand our ground Love locked us up and threw away the key „cause we‟re prisoners of love

Love's got us tied up, all wrapped up, all messed up, shackled down, prisoners, prisoners Love's got us tied up, all wrapped up, all messed up, shackled down, prisoners, prisoners

Prisoners of Love (Cont.) Bridge We made it through, all the good and bad, I‟m so glad We‟re together baby, let's stay this way, yes we will, for the rest of our lives

Chorus Baby we‟ve been through our storms, Baby we‟ve been on our own Thinkin‟ we could stand alone But we can‟t stay away from each other „cause we‟re prisoners of love We‟ve had our share of ups and downs, Baby, but we‟re still around Love has helped us stand our ground Love locked us up and threw away the key „cause we‟re prisoners of love

Love's got us tied up, all wrapped up, all messed up, shackled down, prisoners, prisoners Love's got us tied up, all wrapped up, all messed up, shackled down, prisoners, prisoners

HERE I AM (Background vocals in parentheses) (Hey Love), let me whisper something in your ear There are some things I think you really need to hear (My dreams, my plans, my hopes for you and I) I've let them be a victim of my scars from the last time (for the last time) And I've decided that's it's OK to trust you with my heart Sure I've been broken, but it's time for a new start (I'm only looking forward) forgettin' 'bout my past Gotta have a clean slate if I want this thing to last (Here I am) Opening my heart, I'm ready to breathe (Here I am) So glad God that placed you in my destiny (Here I am) I'm standing here without a doubt in the world 'Cause it's so obvious that I'm the only one you love (Hey Love, Hey my Love) let me look deep into your eyes Hear me when I say I love you and I'd never compromise (I would never compromise) this bond I have with you (There's no question if I mean it) Baby, you know I do It's been rough dealin' with my baggage (I know it's true) But today, this is my promise to you (I'm only looking forward) it doesn't matter what happened in your past Gotta have a clean slate, 'cause I really want us to last (Here I am) Ready to open up and let you in (Here I am) Only looking for what's next, not what happened back then (Here I am) I'm so ready to discover a life full of love (with you) Bridge Like sands across the deserts of the Motherland, (my love for you) it has (no end) Right here and now (I surrender) I'm a casualty of this war I didn't wanna win, for real (Too long) was the time I wasted building up this wall (hoping that I wouldn't fall) in love again (You took your time) day by day (moment by moment) play by play (Carefully, so patiently) you gently chipped every brick away I've been hurt, I've been used, I've been taken for granted I've been torn and abused, and yes I've been damaged And I thought my heart had lost its will to sing It didn't make no sense, like a butterfly without a wing But you've birthed a brand new feeling in my life One of freedom and courage, not bitterness and strife And my heart has found new love, oh yes it's true With its keeper, its protector, its hero, with you

COMPLETE C-O-M-P-L-E-T-E YEAH CHORUS YOU MAKE ME HAPPY, YOU FULFILL ME, YOU MAKE ME SMILE WHENEVER I'M AROUND YOU, BABY YOU'RE JUST WHAT I NEED AND I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE MY MAN, YOU MAKE ME COMPLETE VERSE 1 I NEVER WOULD'VE THOUGHT IT, I NEVER WOULD'VE DREAMED ALL THIS TIME I WAS SEARCHIN' ALL AROUND, BUT THE HAPPINESS I FOUND WAS RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME SOME DAYS I HAVE TROUBLE COMPREHENDING THAT YOU'RE EVEN IN MY LIFE BUT OTHER DAYS I FIND MYSELF DAYDREAMIN' OF THE DAY WHEN I BECOME YOUR WIFE IT'S SO FUNNY HOW IT HAPPENED, HOW THIS ALL CAME TO BE HOW FRIENDS BECAME LOVERS AND THEN BECAME MORE THAN THEY THEMSELVES EXPECTED TO BE I WAS MISSIN' OUT ON LOVE, I SWEAR I'D FORGOTTEN HOW TO FEEL UNTIL I LET MYSELF GO, AND I LET YOU IN, AND NOW YOU'RE A PART OF ME CHORUS YOU MAKE ME HAPPY, YOU FULFILL ME, YOU MAKE ME SMILE WHENEVER I'M AROUND YOU, BABY YOU'RE JUST WHAT I NEED AND I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE MY MAN, YOU MAKE ME COMPLETE VERSE 2 AT TIMES WHEN I'M TROUBLED, AT TIMES WHEN I'M STRESSED YOU ALWAYS KNOW THE RIGHT WORDS TO SAY TO HELP ME TO STEP RIGHT THROUGH LIFE'S MESS WHEN NOONE ELSE IS LISTENING, WHEN NOONE ELSE GIVES A DAMN YOU'RE MY SHOULDER TO CRY ON, AND THEN YOU TELL ME, "GATOR UP AND KEEP IT MOVIN'" AND WHAT WOULD I DO IF YOU EVER CHOSE TO GO AWAY LIKE A SONG WITH NO MELODY, ME WITHOUT YOU JUST WOULDN'T MAKE SENSE YOU'RE MY STRENGTH IN MY WEAKNESS, YOU'RE MY LIGHT IN THE DARK YOU MAKE THIS LIFE WORTH LIVIN', BABY YOU'RE THE BEAT OF MY HEART

COMPLETE (Cont.) CHORUS YOU MAKE ME HAPPY, YOU FULFILL ME, YOU MAKE ME SMILE WHENEVER I'M AROUND YOU, BABY YOU'RE JUST WHAT I NEED AND I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE MY MAN, YOU MAKE ME COMPLETE C-O-M-P-LETE, YOU MAKE ME COMPLETE C-O-M-P-LETE, YOU MAKE ME COMPLETE BRIDGE CAN'T IMAGINE, COULDN'T FATHOM BEING WITHOUT YOU IN MY LIFE AND WHATEVER IT TAKES TO KEEP YA SATISFIED I'LL DO IT I WON'T HESITATE YOU'RE MY JOY, MY BREATH, MY SOUL, MY GIFT AND EVERY SINGLE DAY YOU GIVE ME LOVE, GOOD LOVE SO MUCH, BUT I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF YOU

CHORUS YOU MAKE ME HAPPY, YOU FULFILL ME, YOU MAKE ME SMILE WHENEVER I'M AROUND YOU, BABY YOU'RE JUST WHAT I NEED AND I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE MY MAN, YOU MAKE ME COMPLETE

LIKE THE BREAKIN' DAWN AND THE MORNIN' SUN (YOU COMPLETE ME) LIKE WINNIN' THE RACE AND BEIN' NUMBER ONE (YOU COMPLETE ME) LIKE TWINKLING STARS IN THE MIDNIGHT SKY (YOU COMPLETE ME) YOU'RE MY DRUG OF CHOICE, YOUR LOVE KEEPS ME HIGH (YOU COMPLETE ME)

“WOMAN” You say you love me, you say you want me You lie, you make me cry, you show no gratitude You say you‟re sorry; yeah, that‟s a good word I thought you were my man; guess that was all just an illusion… But I am a strong, confident woman; I'm oh so done with playin' your games And no matter what – I‟m gonna love myself; I don't have to live with this pain I’M A REAL WOMAN – BEAUTIFUL WOMAN – I AM ALL WOMAN – OH I I’M A REAL WOMAN – BEAUTIFUL WOMAN – I AM ALL WOMAN – OH I The way you touched me, it always felt so right When time to spend some time you always had something to do In love and foolish, I had to check myself Too many tears down through the years, I know that there's somebody else Look at me, a true diva boy you‟ve lost You mistreated me and now it‟s time to pay the cost Don‟t think of coming back, this is not your home No I don‟t wanna talk, just leave me alone I’M A REAL WOMAN – BEAUTIFUL WOMAN – I AM ALL WOMAN – OH I I’M A REAL WOMAN – BEAUTIFUL WOMAN – I AM ALL WOMAN – OH I No more I‟m sorries – no more apologies No more let‟s make it work – Real love should never hurt I‟m moving on alone - I‟ll make it on my own „Cause I‟m confident, got good sense, makin‟ moves, independent Sexy, classy, strong and cool – and I won‟t be anybody‟s fool I’M A REAL WOMAN – BEAUTIFUL WOMAN – I AM ALL WOMAN – OH I I’M A REAL WOMAN – BEAUTIFUL WOMAN – I AM ALL WOMAN – OH I I don't need anybody else, I can find what I need in myself I'm lookin' in the mirror, there I will see that all I need - I'll find it in me I can find it in me, in me, in me - I'm all woman Beautiful woman, strong woman, independent woman, that's me

Liner Notes: Thank Yous – First and foremost, I thank God for providing me with this talent and the ability to use it to speak to folks like me, a nation of dreamers who won‟t be denied… To my son, Julian – you are my inspiration, and I hope you know just how much I really do love you. To my parents, Rev. and Mrs. Ennis Gaddis, Jr. - thank you for being who you are… To my siblings - John, Thomas, and Judith – thank you for loving me, for supporting me, for being there, for loving me unconditionally… To my Aunts Jeffromenia Rand and Gwendolyn Lucius– thank you for, irregardless of the situations at hand, being cheerleaders and supporters of my dream, and for encouraging me to keep running after the dream even when it seemed to be just beyond my grasp…y‟all kept me going. To my best friend, my shoulder to cry on, my sounding board, Mark – I love you more than I ever could have imagined… I‟m so glad that God saved you for me… To the “water” in my life (because sometimes the water helps you float about the messes your blood take you through) – Arthur & Cathy Johnson, Toi & Deno Anders, Tamaria & Tyrone Madison, Anitra & Chris Anderson, James & Alethia Hall, Bethany & Anthony Redeaux, Javarra & Dale Hendricks, Taunya & Corey Miles, Moesia, Millicent, Regina, Patrick, RayShon, Adrienne, Trece, Alexis, Mark O., Kim, Kelsey, Terri, Audria, Matt, Tamika, Michele, Wade, LaDonna, Loretta, Vette, Alaina, Clifton, Ericka J., Tracy, Greg B., Tara, Kamisha, Lisa, Sheila Plummer, Ken Berg, Kim Webster, Patricia Campbell, Byron Thomas & Groove/ahh/logy, Fifth Element Nation, Anthony “Star Time” McNeal & Prodigy… To my Church families – Dr. T.L. Lewis & Bethel Baptist Church of Pratt City, Pastor Cedric Hrabowski and Galilee Missionary Baptist Church of Fairfield, Pastor Ernest Hood & St. Joseph Baptist Church of Yerkwood, and last but not least The Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Zion City… thanks for supporting me through thick and thin… To all of my “Mamas” – Beverly Lee, Cora Glasper, Marian Daniel, Donnetta Bell, Brenda Reynolds, Janice Nixon, Deborah Camel, Debra King, Delisa Lee, Sarah King, Sharon Taylor, Cynthia White, Deborah Means, Patricia Berry, Susan Washington, Shirley Prince, Celeste Howze, Wanda Myree, and Verna Sneed – thanks for being who I needed and what I needed you to be – “available”… Marvin & Charles and the PLUM Barthanks for always opening your doors to me… To Brian “B-Flat Trax” Cook and Will aka Slick and Dboi of www.soforealproductions.com – thanks for giving me the hottest, most slamming, bangin‟est tracks (IKR!) to work with… I‟m looking forward to our future… To Mr. James “JL Jamz” Lewis – thanks for starting all the commotion about Dei, and for getting me noticed! To Kori White and the Cox Broadcasting Radio Network – thanks for giving me the opportunity to have my music played on your stations. And to James Bratton and Baron Harris of the BLG Music Group and 111 East Records – thanks for allowing the world to hear about what goes on in “Life in the Key of Dei”… Thanks for taking a chance on an unknown “star –in–making”, and allowing her the opportunity to shine as bright as she possibly can… This is dedicated to the memory of another dreamer – My Granddaddy – Mr. Ennis Gaddis, Sr. I see ya smilin‟ every time the sun shines…

Deirdre Gaddis