If You Can Want
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics

Oh
An expression of emotion, a bit of a sigh or a release of tension.

Oh, you may not love me now but I'm stayin' around
Even though you don't love me right now, I'm not giving up on this relationship.

'Cause you want my company
I believe the reason you are still keeping me around is that you enjoy my company.

Just like push can turn to shove, like can turn to love
Just as things can change in extreme ways, it is possible for dislike to turn into love.

And it's my philosophy that
This is my belief or way of thinking.

If you can want, you can need
The ability to want something can evolve into the need for that thing.

And if you can need, you can care
When someone needs something, it shows they care about it.

If you can care, you can love
Feelings of care can transform into love.

When you want me I'll be there
When you feel ready to pursue a relationship with me, I'll be available.

Whenever you want me, I'll be there
I'm insisting that I'll always be here for you whenever you're ready for me.

Oh, now this may take some time, but if time was money
This could take a while, but if time was valuable like money, I don't mind waiting for you.

I would be a millionare
If I were getting paid for my time waiting for you, I would be rich.

So whenever you want me call, any time at all
I'm giving you permission to call me whenever you're ready, day or night.

And for sure I'll be right there, 'cause
I'm positive that I will be available for you.

I'll be standin' by, not far way
I will be waiting nearby, not too far from reach.

Let your mind give me a sign
Use your thoughts and emotions to show me if and when you are ready for a relationship.

'Cause I'm prepared to wait until that future date
I'm willing to wait for as long as it takes for you to come around.

When you'll want me all the time, 'cause
When you finally figure out that you want me in your life all the time, this waiting will be worth it.

You can want, you can need
I'm repeating this idea because it's important to me.

So when you want me I'll be there
Just a reminder that when you're ready for me, I'm ready for you.

(I'll be there) when ever you want me, oh yeah
I'll be there whenever you're ready for me, without hesitation.