Every man needs a woman who understands When you need time to be alone When you need a helping hand A woman to love, and woman who'll love you back One who's faithful, honest, loyal, and true Baby, that someone is you And I'm so glad I've got you in my life today You're all these things rolled into one And I'm so proud to say That you are my woman My lover, and you are my friend And I'll do anything for you, baby You are my woman My lover, and you are my friend When I get home, you're waiting there for me With open arms and a kiss "hello" The moment that I hit the door Dinner is ready, I hear water running in the bath And when you're dressed in your favorite lingerie I know what you want, you don't have to say Baby girl, I'm happy, and I'll do anything for you 'Cause we've got something special That I don't want to lose My friend, baby, baby You are my woman, you are my friend My friend, baby, baby My lover, my friend You are my woman, my lover, my friend I'm gonna love you straight 'til the end Yeah, yeah, yeah You are my woman, my lover, my friend I'm gonna love you straight 'til the end Yeah, yeah, yeah You are my woman, my lover, my friend I'm gonna love you straight 'til the end Yeah, yeah, yeah