Verso 1: I don't need no lover I need a mother to come to my room I don’t need no father I need an ocean to carry my mood And I need your love I don't need no one else around I need you, love I need to get the hell out of this town I don't need no lover But I sure like keeping you around I don’t need no lover I'll try not to let you down Verso 2: I don't doubt it I got a feeling I'll keep seeing you around I don't need no lover But I sure like keeping you around I don’t need no lover I'll try not to let you down Instrumental Interlude I don't need no lover But I sure like keeping you around Honey, I don't need no lover I'll try not to let you down I don't need no lover But I sure like keeping you around I don't need no lover I'll try not to let you down