I could be a lover I could be a friend It's one or the other Is that where it ends? 'Cause I'm here to see you And you never call I want to be near you To hold you, that's all Be there if you fall Baby, it's alright Oh, for the first time I could be strong I need you near me tonight Must be the right time Could it be wrong? Could it be wrong Mmm yeah You give me my heartache And you give me my blue I'm here in your doorway I've got nothing to lose Crying's no use Baby, it's alright Oh, for the first time I could be strong I need you near me tonight Must be the right time How could it be wrong? How could it be wrong Baby, it's alright Awh, for the first time I could be strong, yeah I need you near me tonight Must be the right time I couldn't be wrong Yeah And if you should decide, honey You knew love's good It ain't no bound pride You ain't no bound manhood Mmm baby It's alright Baby, it's alright Honey, it's alright Baby, it's alright