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Desire Lyrics by Philip Bailey

Continuation

1983

Desire, makes you feel the need
You want to satisfy
Desire, let it lift you up
And fill your appetite

Pushin' 'cause you want to be the best, oh, yeah
Your sheer determination
Makes you different than the rest
A burning fire, deep down inside of you
There's something that you want to prove
Another time might not feel the same
Can't wait another day, 'cause your heart is yearnin'

Desire, makes you feel the need
You got to satisfy
Desire, let it lift you up
And fill your appetite

Now, you've got what it takes to make it
Keep your vibe in the positive, don't cha fake it, no
Of what you seek, you know you're gonna find
'Cause everybody has the time
Just be yourself when you walk the line
'Cause you cannot lose when you're reaching higher

Desire, makes you feel the need
You want to satisfy
Desire, can't you feel the thunder
Is it power, fortune or the fame you like

Hungry for that loving touch
It could never be too much
Long as the things that you pursue
Don't ever take control of you

I want you
I need you
I want you
(No)
I want you
I need you
I want you
(Higher)

Desire, makes you feel the need
You want to satisfy
Desire, let it lift you up
And fill your appetite
Desire, can you feel the thunder
Is it power, fortune or the fame you like

Desire
Desire
Desire

Hungry for that loving touch
It could never be too much
Long as the things that you pursue
Don't ever take control of you

I want you
I need you
I want you
I want you
I need you
(No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no)
I want you

Desire, makes you feel the need
You want to satisfy
Desire, can you feel the thunder
Is it power, fortune or the fame you like

About “Desire” by Philip Bailey

Read the complete lyrics to "Desire" by Philip Bailey from the album "Continuation" in 1983. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under R&B.

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"Desire" is credited to Philip Bailey. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Desire" appears on "Continuation" in 1983.

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