to be my friend And I really want to understand you baby 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 I really want to be your friend I want to push you when you're up And pull you when you're down If you really want you to understand me I'll tell you something, that love can't thrive on jealousy I really want to understand you I really want to be your man 'Cause understanding is something ev'rybody needs I really want to be your friend And I love you, love you, yes, I do