Bernadette
The Four Tops Lyrics

Bernadette, people are searchin' for the kind of love that we possess
Our love is something rare and special that others search for endlessly, but cannot seem to find.

Some go on searchin' their whole life through
For many, the search for love is a lifelong journey.

And never find the love I've found in you
But I have been lucky enough to find that love in you.

And when I speak of you I see envy in other men's eyes
Other men are jealous of the love and connection we share.

And I'm well aware of what's on their minds
I understand that they want to take you away from me.

They pretend to be my friend
Even though they are not genuine.

When all the time (sweet Bernadette)
They are secretly hoping to win you over.

They long to persuade you from my side (sweet Bernadette)
They desperately want to take you away from me.

They'd give the world and all they own
They would do anything to have what we have.

For just one moment we have known
Even if it was only for a moment.

Bernadette, they want you because of the pride that it gives
They only want you because of what it would mean for them.

But Bernadette, I want you because I need you to live
I want you because you are everything to me and I cannot bear the thought of losing you.

But while I live only to hold you
I live only for the moments I get to hold you.

Some other men they long to control you
But there are others who want to control you and take you away from me.

But how can they control you Bernadette (sweet Bernadette)
They cannot control you because you are your own person.

When they can not control themselves, Bernadette? (Sweet Bernadette)
If they cannot even control themselves, how can they control someone else?

From wanting you, needing you
Despite the fact that they want and need you.

But darling, you belong to me
You are mine and I will do whatever it takes to keep you.

I'll tell the world you belong to me
I will shout it from the rooftops that you are mine.

I'll tell the world, you're the soul of me
You are everything to me.

I'll tell the world you're a part of me, Bernadette
You are a part of who I am.

In your arms I find the kind of peace of mind
I find peace and tranquility when I am with you.

The world is searching for
This is something that everyone is searching for.

But you, you give me the joy
But I have found it with you, it brings me happiness.

This heart of mine has always been longing for
I have longed for this kind of love for a long time.

In you I have what other men long for
I have what others want to have.

All men need someone to worship and adore
Everyone needs someone to love and hold dear.

That's why I treasure you and place you high above (sweet Bernadette)
This is why I hold you in such high regard.

For the only joy in life is to be loved (sweet Bernadette)
Because being loved is the only true joy in life.

So whatever you do Bernadette
No matter what happens in the future,

Keep on loving me, Bernadette
I need you to keep loving me.

Keep on needing me Bernadette
I need you to keep needing me.

Bernadette, you're the soul of me
You are the essence of who I am.

More than a dream, you're the plan to me
You are not just a dream, but a plan.

And Bernadette, you mean more to me
You mean everything to me.

Than a woman was ever meant to be
You are more than just a woman, you are everything.

Bernadette, my darling
You are my love.