Featured In
Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Jackie Jackson
Vocals
Jermaine Jackson
Vocals
Marlon Jackson
Vocals
Michael Jackson
Vocals
Tito Jackson
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
BRIAN HOLLAND
Songwriter
Eddie Holland
Songwriter
Lamont Dozier
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Hal Davis
Producer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Now you say, every time you need some affection
The one you love goes in another direction
We just sit back in a daze, reminiscing
'Cause you know some other lips, he's been kissing
[PreChorus]
Now, when you need the love he'll never show you, you come around here
And when you need some loving arms to hold you, come around here
[Chorus]
Now, I may not be the one you want
Honey, honey
But I know I'm the one you need
Honey, honey
Say now, I may not be the one you want
Honey, honey
But I know I'm the one you need
Honey, honey
[Verse 2]
Your life stands still the minute he goes
You count the hours, just hoping he shows
[Verse 3]
Girl, can't you see while you're looking for his touch
Honey, honey
That I'm the one who loves you so much?
Honey, honey
And while you're longing for his embrace
Honey, honey
You are lonely with the tears on your face
Honey, honey
[PreChorus]
Now, when you feel the need to cry to someone, cry to me
And when you feel the need to lean on someone, lean on me
[Chorus]
Now, I may not be the one you want, oh
Honey, honey
But I'm sure 'nough the one you need, oh
Honey, honey
I may not be the one you want
Honey, honey
But I'm sure 'nough the one you need
Honey, honey
[Verse 4]
Now, the day, the days, the days you sit alone by yourself
He's out fooling around with somebody else
Leaving you alone here with nothing to do
He's just waiting till he has time for you
[PreChorus]
Now, when the loneliness gets hard to bear, girl, come around here
And when you need a little tender loving care, girl, come around here
[Chorus]
Now, I may not be the one you want, ooh
Honey, honey
But I'm sure 'nough the one you need
Honey, honey
Oh yeah, I may not be the one you want
Honey, honey
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, oh
[Outro]
I may not be the one you want
Honey, honey
But I'm sure 'nough the one you need
Written by: Brian Holland, Eddie Holland, Lamont Dozier