Wait a minute what's going on
I can feel the change in your attitude
Sure I like you don't get me wrong
But there are things you said that you want from me
I can't give you, oh no no

I like your smile and your company
And like the way we fool around
But now you're asking too much of me
I can't hang with you if all you want is to tie me down

So don't you hate me
I hope you understand why I've got to do what I've got to do
No don't you hate me
Baby I wouldn't lie if the time was right then it would be you

Don't hate me no, oh no

Wait a second let's talk this out
What did we say from the very start
If you had listened to what I said
Then I wouldn't have to break your heart

So don't you hate me
I hope you understand why I've got to do what I've got to do
No don't you hate me
Baby I wouldn't lie if the time was right then it would be you

Now sometimes I feel like you
But there's so much left to do
I could do what you want me to
And you might be happy
But I won't be happy

So don't you hate me
I hope you understand why I've got to do what I've got to do
No don't you hate me
Baby I wouldn't lie if the time was right then it would be you

So don't you hate me
I hope you understand why I've got to do what I've got to do
No don't you hate me
Baby I wouldn't lie if the time was right then it would be you

Don't hate me, if I'm not in love, I'm not in love
Don't hate me, if I'm not in love, I'm not in love