Self Preservation - Percy Sledge

Love can be heartbreaking any time

It happened to me and it’s still on my mind

I remember the feeling as if it was yesterday

My heart still broken and I can’t stand the pain

Now I’m afraid to fall in love again

Cause I may be mistreated and I can’t stand the pain

So I’m gonna live my life having fun and caring for no one

Because self preservation comes first

You better stop think twice

Listen to my good advice

You know self preservation comes first

The girl I love used to be so sweet to me

But she began to run around

Putting me in a misery

Now I’m gonna live my life having fun and caring for no one

Because self preservation comes first

You got to think about yourself before you think about anyone else

You know self preservation comes first

You better stop think twice

Listen to my good advice

Because self preservation comes first