Watching the slaves Dig the deep beat baby What's that sound Shakin' the ground Daddy gets rich off Mama's rhythm Why do you need it so much baby Why do you need it Come see the sun rising up Over the Backyards with me I know, I know, I know What love is The hardest questionIn the darkest hour Just taking a guess Just say yes Just one look In the right direction Why do you need it so much, baby Why do you need it
Come see the sun rising up Over the Backyards with me I know, I know, I know What love is For every lover you worked over For every stranger in your room It takes a long time to recover From the things you never meant to do You know it's true Come and get a taste of a view that's superior Out across the rooftops Lay it down there As the sun rises up Over the back yards I know, I know, I know What love is