I've got something to tell you baby
In the arc of a love affair
Lies the point of no return
First you lose your self respect
Then you hide all the hurt
Well, I've been here thinkin'
Long enough to figure out
That a change has got to come
And it's all up to you
Be good or be gone
Love me or leave me baby, leave me alone
Cause I can be real bad baby, all by myself
Umm, one day you're gonna find yourself, by yourself
You see the choice is so simple now
Cause there really is no choice to make
I not gonna let you treat me badly
No, I won't be makin' that mistake
And it's all up to you
Be good or be gone
Love me or leave me baby, leave me alone
Cause I can be real bad baby, all by myself
Umm, one day you gonna find yourself, by yourself
Make a decision, make up your mind
Give me my proper respect and baby, don't ever forget
That a real love is precious and rare
But you've got to be ready to give, and ready to share
It's all up to you
Be good or be gone
Love me or leave me baby, leave me alone
Cause I can be real bad baby, all by myself
Umm, one day you gonna find yourself, by yourself
I don't know what's on your mind.
But I know what's in your heart.
There's a distance in your eyes,
You're not as strong as you think you are.
Everybody needs somebody,
You're gonna need somebody too.
I'm right in front of you.
You don't see me...you don't hear me.
You're giving me the cold shoulder.
You leave me in the dark.
When I call you, you don't answer.
The only thing I ever wanted, the only thing I ever wanted,
Was to be with you, and hold you in my arms, to be with you.
I don't know what's on your mind,
But I know what's in your heart.
Why you fighting, what you know is right.
Baby come inside my arms,
Cos everybody needs somebody.
Soon you're gonna need somebody too.
I'm right in front of you.
You don't see me, you don't hear me.
You're giving me the cold shoulder
You leave me in the dark
When I call you, you don't answer
The only thing I ever wanted, the only thing I ever wanted
Was to be with you, and hold you in my arms, to be with you
Why ya holding back, ain't no sense (don't make no sense)
Break down your defences
Why ya holding back, ain't no sense (don't make no sense)
Break down your defences
You don't see me, you don't hear me
You're giving me the cold shoulder
You leave me in the dark
When I call you, you don't answer
The only thing I ever wanted, the only thing I ever wanted
Was to be with you, and hold you in my arms, to be with you