Boyz II Men

Released: September 23, 1997

Songwriter: Jimmy Jam Terry Lewis Michael McCary Wanyá Morris Shawn Stockman Nathan Morris

Producer: Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis

[Chorus]
I know, I make mistakes
I am what I am
I'm only a man
So don't take my joy away
Don't turn your back on me

[Verse 1: Shawn]
I know this was my fault but
How much should it cost
To make things right
Do I have to pay for life
We all fall short sometimes
And I'm guilty of that crime
But I just wanna make you see
That you can still believe in me

[Chorus]
I know, I make mistakes
I am what I am
I'm only a man
So don't take my joy away
Don't turn your back on me

[Verse 2: Wanya]
Speak to me, let me know how you feel
If you feel like you can hold on and be strong
I will never leave you lonely
I cry sometimes 'cause I make you cry
And that ain't right
I won't make the same mistake twice
Baby please forgive me

[Chorus]
I know, I make mistakes
I am what I am
I'm only a man
So don't take my joy away
Don't turn your back on me

[Bridge: Nathan]
No I can't erase the wrong I've done
But I hope you can give me another chance
'Cause if you were me you would want the same
And I'd give that chance to you

[Chorus]
I know, I make mistakes
I am what I am
I'm only a man
So don't take my joy away
Don't turn your back on me

[Outro]
I know, I make mistakes
I am what I am
I'm only a man
So don't take my joy away
Don't turn your back on me
I know, I make mistakes
I am what I am
I'm only a man
So don't take my joy away
Don't turn your back on me

Boyz II Men is an R&B vocal quartet from Philadelphia who became the most successful pop group of the 1990s. They’re best known for their passionate ballads, including the number one hits “End of The Road,” “On Bended Knee,” and “I’ll Make Love To You.”

An early version of the group was founded by Nathan Morris in the mid 1980s while attending the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, where he recruited students Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Michael McCary. Singer Marc Nelson was also an early member, but left the group before their big break.

The group—who took its name from New Edition’s song “Boys To Men”—was discovered in 1988 after auditioning for New Edition’s Michael Bivins backstage at a concert. Bivins signed the group to his management company and secured them a contract with Motown Records.

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