I can't help wondering why
I can't believe you when you say that I'm
Who you've waited for all of your life

I've got to tell you before it's too late
Before you slip right through my hands
To many times has my heart had to break
This time I can't take the chance

So I'm holdin' out for love this time
Girl I'm holdin' out for somethin' that's real
Oh I'm holdin' out for love this time
Got to be sure that this will endure

All of my life you and I had to wait
For love that we could not deny
But something is making me meet you half way
And I must be losin' my mind

So don't hang up baby please don't hang it up
All that I need is some time
I don't think one night is near long enough
That's why I'm telling you why I'm

Holdin' out for love this time
Girl I'm holdin' out for somethin' that's real
Oh I'm holdin' out for love this time
Got to be sure that this will endure

Oh I'm holdin' out for love this time
Girl I'm holdin' out for somethin' that's real
Yeah I'm holdin' out for love this time
Got to be sure that this will endure

Oh I'm holdin' out for love
 Holdin' out for love
Holdin' out for love