[Chorus: Tony! Toni! Toné!]
Pain, how I wish that things had never to change
Playing with hearts is such a hazardous game
Hoping we can work things out back the same
Come back and love the pain away

[Verse 1: D'Wayne Wiggins]
Tried my best not to call for you, babe
It only makes things worse
You seem to think whenever I come around
There's something on my mind
Well, if you ever really took some time, girl
And try and figure me out
Girl, if I had a dime for every time
That you tried to love me back, oh
I think I'd be rich
But I can't stand the pain

[Chorus: Tony! Toni! Toné!]
Pain, how I wish that things had never to change
Playing with hearts is such a hazardous game
Hoping we can work things out back the same
Come back and love the pain away

[Verse 2: D'Wayne Wiggins]
I often reminisce of the good times
When we were so in love
It hurts my heart to know that the truth is
You won't be around, girl
I find it hard to try and find another
No one can take your place
You are my fantasy, girl of my wildest dreams
Girl, then I finally woke up
And I can't take the pain
[Chorus: Tony! Toni! Toné!]
Pain, how I wish that things had never to change
Playing with hearts is such a hazardous game
Hoping we can work things out back the same
Come back and love the pain away
Pain, hoping we were back to being the same
There's a ring missing that hope, it's time for change
And I don't think I can maintain the strength
Come back and love away the pain
And love the pain away

[Bridge: D'Wayne Wiggins]
I just can't stand the pain
Woo
I just can't stand the pain

[Outro: Tony! Toni! Toné!]
Pain, how I wish that things had never to change
Playing with hearts is such a hazardous game
Hoping we can work things out back the same
Come back and love the pain away
Pain, hoping we were back to being the same