We all wanna be loved, yeah
We all want just a little respect
We all wanna be loved
Tell me whats wrong with that
Oh, somebody tell me

A rainy monday afternoon
Theres a funk over the city
Everybodys movin to a different tune
Some are weak and some are strong
And some are sittin pretty
And then theres others who are barely hanging on

Its no easy situation
People living in their separate worlds
But one thing we got in common is

(chorus)
We all wanna be loved
We all want just a little respect
We all wanna be loved
Tell me whats wrong with that

Ive never heard a dying soul
Wish that he had taken
More time on his portfolio
I swear Ive never heard a mama say
Shouldve never had that baby
As a doctor holds her newborn on display

Its the heavenly prescription
A little bit will go a long, long way
Just put yourself in their position, dont...

(repeat chorus 2x)

[ahhh yeah, now this is what I call a party]
[party people everywhere]
[? ? ? ]
[look to my left, there go my boys]
[hold up fellows, hold up]
[wait, hold up fellows]

Faith and hope are worth a mention
But love is holding its position

(repeat chorus)

Love is a thing that we all crave
Lets get it straight