This is the time
This is the place
So dont hold back
I need to feel your warm embrace
Ever so tenderly and - oh baby

Theres no time for hatred
Theres no time for war
And theres no anger in my body anymore
cause I have learned to love
Learned to love again

No, I wont fall to pieces
No, I wont be that way
cause I have tasted freedom
In the things I say

Chorus:

Can I hold you close
Let me feel you near
And I will never let you go
If you dont want me to

Just say the word
And I will be there for you darlin
You know I hunger for your touch
And theres no time for sadness
And theres no time for pain
And theres no time for sorrow
Im free again
And I will be this way
Forever, and ever and ever

Can I hold you close...

Here is the body
Lets break the bread
Lets drink the wine from a cup of happiness
And I will never leave you
In winter, spring or fall
cause I have grown to love,
Each day I love you more
cause I have always been
The one youve been waiting for

No, I wont fall to pieces
No, I wont be that way

If you dont want me to
If you dont want me to
If you dont want me to

This is the time
This is the place
So dont hold back
I need to feel your warm embrace

Theres no time for hatred
And theres no time for war
Theres no anger in my body anymore
cause I have always been
The one youve been waiting for
I will never let you go
If you dont me to