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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Pretenders
Pretenders
Lead Vocals
Malcolm Foster
Malcolm Foster
Bass Guitar
Martin Chambers
Martin Chambers
Drums
Robbie McIntosh
Robbie McIntosh
Lead Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Chrissie Hynde
Chrissie Hynde
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bill Inglot
Bill Inglot
Mastering Engineer
Dan Hersh
Dan Hersh
Mastering Engineer
Chris Thomas
Chris Thomas
Producer
Steve Churchyard
Steve Churchyard
Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Chorus]
Show me the meanin' of the word
Show me the meanin' of the word
'Cause I've heard so much about it
They say you can't live without it
[Verse 1]
Welcome to the human race
With its wars, disease, and brutality
You with your innocence and grace
Restore some pride and dignity
To a world in decline
[Verse 2]
Welcome to a special place
In a heart of stone that's cold and gray
You, with your angel face
Keep the despair at bay
Send it away, and
[Chorus]
Show me the meanin' of the word
Show me the meanin' of the word
'Cause I've heard so much about it
I don't wanna live without it
I don't wanna live without it
[Bridge]
Oh, I want love
I want love
I want love
[Verse 3]
Welcome here from outer space
The Milky Way still in your eyes
You found yourself a hopeless case
One seeking perfection on Earth
Or some kind of rebirth, so
[Chorus]
Show me the meanin' of the word
Show me the meanin' of the word
'Cause I've heard so much about it
Don't make me live without it
[Outro]
Oh, love
I want love
I want
Love
I want love
Written by: Chrissie Hynde

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