I was told the true definition of a man was to never crynWork till you tired (yeah) nGot to provide (yeah)nAlways be the rock for my fam'nProtect them by all meansn(And give you the things that you need, baby)nOur relationship is (suffering) trying to give you (what I never had)nYou say I don't know to love you, babynWell, I say, show me the waynI keep my feelings (deep inside, I)nShadow them (with my pride eye)nI'm trying desperately, babynJust work with menn[Chorus]nTeach me how to lovenShow me the way to surrender my heart, girl; I'm so lostnTeach me how to lovenHow I can get my emotions involvednTeach me; show me how to lovenShow me the way to surrender my heart, girl; I'm lostnTeach me how to lovenHow I can get my emotions involvednTeach me how to lovennI was always taught to be strongnNever let them think you care at allnLet no one get close to menBefore (you and me)nI then shared things wit' you, girl, about my pastnThat I'd never tell to anyone else (no)nJust keep it to myself (yes)nNow I know I lack affection and expressing my feelingsnIt took me a minute to come and admit this, butnSee, I'm really tryin' to (change now)nWanna love you better (show me how)nI'm tryin' desperately, baby, heynn[Chorus]nn[Bridge]nAin't nobody ever took the time to try to teach me what (love was but you)nAnd I ain't never trust anyone enough to let 'em tell me (what to do)nTeach me how to show it, and show me how to love you, babyn(Teach me, please; just show me, yeah)n'Cause I'm (willing)nTo let (go) of my (fears), girl; I'm (serious)nAbout (all that I've said)nGirl, I (wanna love you) with (all my heart)nBaby, show me where to startnn[Chorus]nnGirl, just teach me how to love you betternYou know I wanna love you better, girl