You say you wanna be loved 
But you won't let me love you 
You say you want someone to trust in you 
Can't you see that's what I'm trying to do? 
I know you've been hurt before 
& you're afraid to try love once more 
But without a love by your side, you're only half a man 
'Cause everybody needs love, oh yeah 
Everybody needs love 

You say you wanna be kissed (wanna be kissed) 
But you won't let me kiss you (no no no) 
You say you wanna be missed 
Can't you see how my arms are missing you? 
She's got you, honey, so inside 
& now from love, you're trying to hide 
But no matter how you try, without love you can't survive 


'Cause everybody needs love, oh yeah 
Everybody needs love 

(instrumental) 

You need love, I need love, everybody needs love 

You say you wake up in the morning (wake up in the morning) 
Feelin' empty inside 
Well, I know what your trouble is 
You need someone by your side 
I know you've been hurt before 
But don't be afraid to try love once more 
Without love you find you have no peace of mïnd 
'Cause everybody needs love, oh yeah 
Everybody needs love 

(repeat & fade) : 
You need love, baby, I need love, everybody needs love