I tried to hide from the fire But there's no place that I can go I tried to feel no desire But I only felt my love grow I need you so, without you I can't go on My life has got no direction You know I'm helpless from the moment you're gone I need you're loving and affection So I want you to stay and you know that I'll do Anything that you want me to Can't afford to lose Can't afford to lose your loving I can't afford to lose Can't afford to lose your loving I can't afford to lose Some people change their lovers and friends Just like old shoes and cigarettes Running around, their chase never ends Always trying to find their match No more illusions, got my feet on the ground 'Cause I'm chained by your attraction I couldn't live alone, I want you around Because I need your protection So I beg you to stay and you know that I'll do Anything that you want me to Can't afford to lose Can't afford to lose your loving I can't afford to lose Can't afford to lose your loving I can't afford to lose