[Verse 1] I couldve been a doctor, were it not for a degree I couldve been a winner, were it not for defeat I couldve been richer, were it not for the taxes I couldve been a scholar, were it not for classes I couldve been a rebel, were it not for a cause I couldve been employed, were it not for the boss [Hook] I couldve been loved, I couldve been loved I couldve been loved, I couldve been [Verse 2] We couldve been artists, were it not for the muses We couldve been on time, were it not for excuses We couldve been diamonds, were it not for the penny We couldve been special, were it not for the many We couldve been patient, were it not for the waiting We couldve been committed, were it not for the staying [Hook] We couldve been loved, we couldve been loved We couldve been loved, we couldve been [Verse 3] I still love your views, look up your interviews Got me playing detective, searching for some clues I wanted to take you home, show you where Ive grown Coffee down in Kenya then a swim in Cameroon But youre in California, working on your script Young and beautiful, just trying to make the most of it [Hook] You couldve been loved, you couldve been loved You couldve been loved, you couldve been [Verse 4 x 2] Hilila wa la halle, qabiilkii waa la daayay Dagaal la daa, rafaad la daa Jaceeylkiiyaa waa la raayay I couldve been free, were not for the past I couldve been in first place, were in not for the last
couldve, loved, la, waa, daa