I should've stopped, looked, and listened before I proceeded
But caution I threw to the wind
So many have been placed in my life to help lead me and guide me
But I didn't want to talk to them
So I ignored their advice and I tried to disguise pain
From you and all the things you did
The wrong road was chosen, my heart has been broken
Cause I didn't want to hear them

Should've said what I didn't say
Should've went right but I went left that day
Should've prayed but instead I strayed
Should've gone a different way

Should've listened to my mother when she told me
You were no good for me
Should've listened to my pastor when he told me
Turn around and leave you be
Should've listened to my sisters when they said that
I was too blind to see
But I've seen the light somehow
And I vow to listen now

I had a chance to advance
And it seemed like the best opportunity that I could get
I didn't bother to see if my people agreed
Maybe I knew what they would say
And yet I didn't ignore it, I kept going for it
When I should've known it wasn't in God's plan
(Had to let go) Had I listened before
I would've said no from the door

Should've listened, I know I should've listened
But I know that I vow to listen now, oh
Should've listened, I know I should've listened
But you don't have to tell me twice
I'm gonna listen now