There is no need to worry now that I have come to see
That what I wanted for us two just isn’t what you need
For what I want is personal as it contains a word
Which has no place in lover’s talk and there should not be heard

No, when we talk of what we want it should be “We” not “I”
But far too often I will say, “Me” or “Mine” or “My”
For what you need is paramount, then what you’d like, Sweetheart
And then what’s good for both of us, so “I” just has no part

If “love” is still too much for you and what you want is “friend”
Then I must try my best for you – strive to achieve your end
You will never feel at ease until I earn your trust
And for that I will try hard, for I know I must