Thanks to Char Star for these lyrics.
Say you want to be loved
But you won't let me love you
Say you want someone to trust in you, baby

Can't you see that's what I'm tryin? to do
I know you've been hurt before
And you're afraid to try love once more
Without love by your side, you're only half alive

'Cause everybody needs love, oh, yeah
Everybody needs love
Say you want to be kissed (Mmm, hmm)
But you won't let me kiss you (No, no, no)

Say you want to be missed (Mmm, hmm)
Can't you see how my arms are missing you
She's got you hurting so inside
Now with love you try to hide

But no matter how you try
Without love you can't survive
'Cause everybody needs love, oh, yeah
Everybody needs love

Oh, love's alright
You need love, I need love
Everybody needs love
Baby, don't you know that

You need love and I need love
Everybody needs love, oh, yeah
Everybody needs love
Say you wake up in the morning, yes, you will

Feeling, ooh, so empty inside (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I bet I know what your trouble is, baby
You need someone like me by your side
I know you've been hurt before

But don't be afraid to try love once more
'Cause without love you'll find
You'll have no peace of mind
'Cause everybody needs love, oh, yeah

Everybody needs love
You need love and I need love
Everybody needs love, love, love
You need love, I sure need love
Everybody needs love

Writer : WHITFIELD, NORMAN J./HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR.
Copyright : Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing