[Verse 1]If you really want to be my friendLet me live it up like I used to doIf you really want to understand meThere's some giving up we got to do[Versus 2]I know everybody wants to be your manI don't want to tie you up, go ahead, you're freeAnd I never want to scar you with my brandWe could live it up, just you and me[Versus 3]If you really want to understand a manLet him off the lead sometimes, set him freeIf you really, really want to be my friendGive me the look of love, not jealousy[Bridge]I know you think that life is a thrillerYou play the vamp, I play the killerNow baby, what's the use of fighting?By the last reel we'll be crying, crying, crying, yeah[Verse 4]If you really want to be my manGet your nails out of my back, stop using meYou know I really, really want to be your friendBut just a little faith is all we needI don't want no dog-eat-dog world for you and meGet your nails out, stop bleeding me[Bridge]You know people tell me you are a vultureSay you're a sore in a cancer cultureNow but you got a little charm around youI'll be there when they finally hound youHound you, hound you, ooh yeah, mm mm[Verse 5]If you really want to be my friendAnd I really want to understand you, baby[Guitar Solo][Outro]Ah, ah, oh yeah(If you really want to be my friend)(If you really want to understand me)(I really want to be your man)I want to try to give you a helping hand(Give it up) Get the blues, oh yeah, oh yeah(I really want to be your friend)I want to push you when you're upAnd pull you when you're down(If you really want to understand me)I'll tell you something, that loveThat love can't thrive on jealousyI know, I know(I really want to understand you)Maybe try to understand you, baby(I really want to be your man)Because understanding is something everybody needs, oh yeahI really want to be your friendAnd I love you, love you, yes, I do
