I Need Love
J. Michael & the Bushmen Lyrics

When I'm alone in my room
I'm alone and left to my own thoughts and feelings

Sometimes I stare at the wall
I have moments of extreme contemplation with nothing to occupy my thoughts

And in the back of my mind
There's a thought or feeling that is affecting me subconsciously

I hear my conscience call
My inner self is speaking to me and urging me to listen

Telling me I need a girl who's as sweet as a dove
My inner self is telling me that I need a loving and kind partner

For the first time in my life, I see I need love
This realization is new and overwhelming to me

There I was, giggling about the games
I used to laugh and make light of the ways I played with people's feelings

That I had played with many hearts and I'm not saying no names
I manipulated and took advantage of many people but I won't disclose who they are

Then the thought occurred, Tear drops made my eyes burn
I suddenly felt remorse and sadness for the way I had treated others

As I said to myself, 'Look what you've done to her'
I acknowledge my wrongdoings and their consequences

I can feel it inside, I can't explain how it feels
I feel emotional and upset but am unable to describe exactly what I'm feeling

All I know is that I'll never dish another raw deal
I'm aware of my past actions and am committed to being better in the future

Playing make believe, pretending that I'm true
I have pretended to be trustworthy and honest in the past

Holding in my laugh as I say that I love you
I have pretended to be in love and hiding my true feelings

Saying amore, kissing you on the ear
I use romantic gestures and words to deceive

Whispering 'I love you' and 'I'll always be near'
I use language to manipulate and control

Although I often reminisce, I can't believe that I've found
I often think about my past without believing I could find true love

A desire for true love, floating around
I now strongly desire finding genuine love and connection

Inside my soul, because my soul is cold
Despite my desire for love, I feel emotionally distant and detached

One half of me deserves to be this way till I'm old
Part of me believes that I've earned this emotional distance

But the other half, needs affection and joy
But I still have a deep-seated need for love, attention, and happiness

And the warmth that is created by a girl and a boy
I seek the connection and comfort that comes from an intimate relationship

I need love
I need true affection, attention and intimacy to fill my emotional void

Romance, sheer delight, how sweet
I crave the pleasures and joys that come with true romance

I've got to find me a girl to make my life complete
I believe that true love is the only thing that can make me truly happy

You can scratch my back, we'll get cozy and huddle
I am willing to be affectionate and close with my partner

I'll lay down my jacket so you can walk over a puddle
I am willing to be chivalrous and take care of my partner

Give you a rose, pull out your chair before we eat
I will be romantic and courteous towards my partner

Kiss you on the cheek and say 'Ooh girl, you're so sweet'
I will express my love and affection for my partner with physical gestures and words

It's De Ja Vu, whenever I'm with you
Being with my partner is a familiar and comforting experience

I can go on forever telling you what I'll do
I have a lot of affectionate things I plan to do with my partner

But where you at? You're neither here nor there
I am unsure of where or if I'll find true love

I swear, I can't find you anywhere
My search for true love has been frustrating and difficult

Damn sure you ain't in my closet, or under my rug
My search has been thorough and exhaustive

This love search, is really making me bugged
I am experiencing a lot of anxiety and stress while searching for love

And if you know who you are, why don't you make yourself seen?
If my true love is out there, I wish they would reveal themselves to me

Take a chance with my love and you'll find out what I mean
I believe that my love is genuine and that my partner would find happiness with me

Fantasies can run, but they can't hide
I have fantasized about true love but know that it can't be forced or faked

And when I find you I'ma pour all my love inside
When I finally find true love, I will commit fully and passionately

I wanna kiss you, hold you, never scold you, just love you
I desire physical and emotional closeness with my partner and will always be kind and loving

Suck on your neck, caress you and rub you
I will be intimate and passionate with my partner

Grind, mold, and never be alone
I will be physically and emotionally available to my partner and will work to maintain a deep connection

If you're not standing next to me you're on the phone
I will always communicate with and prioritize my partner

Can't you hear it in my voice? I need love bad
I am desperate for true love and affection and express it openly

I've got money but love's something I never had
Despite my wealth, I still feel unfulfilled without true love

I need your ruby red lips, sweet face and all
I desire a partner's physical attributes and will love and cherish every aspect of them

I love you more than a man, who's ten feet tall
I love my partner strongly and unconditionally

I watch the sun rise, in your eyes
I find beauty and joy in my partner's presence and expressions

We're so in love, when we hug, we become paralyzed
I feel strong physical and emotional connections when I hold my partner

Our bodies explode in extacy unreal
Being intimate with my partner is incomparably pleasurable

You're as soft as a pillow and I'm as hard as steel
My partner is gentle and nurturing while I am strong and protective

It's like a dream land, I can't lie, I've never been there
My love for my partner is so strong and surreal, I can hardly believe it's real

Maybe this is an experience that me and you can share
I hope to share my intense love with my partner and experience true connection and intimacy

Clean and unsoiled, yet sweaty and wet
Our love is pure and genuine despite being intense and passionate

I swear to you, this is something I'll never forget
My love for my partner is so profound, I will never forget the intensity and connection we experience

See what I mean? I've changed, I'm no longer
My intense love has transformed me and made me a better person

A playboy on the run, I need something that's stronger
I have moved past my former, superficial desires and need something deeper and more fulfilling

Friendship, trust, honor respect, admiration
I value and prioritize important qualities in a relationship

This whole experience has been such a revelation
My realization of love and deep connection has been a life-changing epiphany

It's taught me love, and how to be a real man
My newfound love and relationships have taught me important lessons about maturity and true masculinity

To always be considerate and do all I can
I am committed to being thoughtful and selfless in my relationships

Protect you, you're my lady and you mean so much
I am willing to prioritize and cherish my partner above all else

My body tingles all over with the slightest touch
My partner's physical touch is electric and profound

Of your hand, and understand, I'll be frozen in time
I am deeply moved and lulled by my partner's presence and touch

Till we meet face to face and you tell me you're mine
I dream of a deep future commitment and connection with my partner

If I find you girl, I swear I'll be a good man
If I find true love, I will be an upstanding and devoted partner

I'm not gonna leave it, in destiny's hand
I am willing to work and seek out true love rather than leaving it to chance

I can't sit and wait, for my princess to arrive
I am actively seeking out companionship and love

I gotta struggle and fight, to keep my dream alive
I am willing to put in the work and effort necessary to find and sustain love

I'd search the whole world for that special girl
I am committed to finding my one true love no matter where it may be

And when I finally find you, watch our love unfurl
I believe that I will find true love and that it will be a beautiful and transformative experience

Girl, listen to me.
My expressions of love and desire for connection are directed to my future partner