We all strive for perfection

Even at the cost of ourselves

We cannot buy perfection

We just got to look inside ourselves


We all need a friend

A friend we can count on when we're in pain

We all need a friend

A friend to trust in when we've had a bad day


A friend to guide us, stand beside us

A friend to carry us when we are weak

A friend to love us, hold and hug us

A friend to remind us that we are unique

And when we've looked everywhere else that friend must be ourself


We all want confirmation

That we are the best we can be

Love gets lost in translation

Why can't we see that we're free


We all need a friend

A friend to shelter us when we're in the rain

We all need a friend

A friend to trust in to show us the way


A friend to guide us, stand beside us

A friend to carry us when we are weak

A friend to love us, hold and hug us

A friend to remind us that we are unique

And when we've looked everywhere else that friend must be ourself


We all strive for acceptance

Even at the cost of our health

We cannot buy perfection

We have got to look inside ourselves

And when nothing else is left, what will last is ourself