Say you wanna 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 wanna be kissed   But you won't let me kiss you   Say you wanna be missed   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      Say you wake up in the morning, yes, you will   Feeling, ooh, so empty inside   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