[Verse 1: Dave Gahan]
I'm gonna take my time
I have all the time in the world
To make you mine
It is written in the stars above
The gods decree
You'll be right here by my side
Right next to me "Oh!"
You can run but you cannot hide

[Chorus: Martin L. Gore & Dave Gahan]
Don't say you want me
Don't say you need me
Don't say you love me
It's understood
Don't say you're happy
Out there without me
I know you can't be
'Cause it's no good "Oh!"

[Verse 2: Dave Gahan, (audience)]
I'll be fine
I'll be waiting patiently
Until you see the signs
And come running to my open arms
When will you realise?
Do we havе to wait till our worlds collide?
Open up your eyеs
(You can't turn back the tide)

[Chorus: Dave Gahan & Martin L. Gore, (audience)]
Don't say you want me
Don't say you need me
Don't say you love me
It's understood
Don't say you're happy
Out there without me
I know you can't be "Why?!"
('Cause it's no good)

[Interlude]

[Verse 3: Dave Gahan]
I'm going to take my time
I have all the time in the world
To make you mine
It is written in the stars above "Oh, yeah."

[Chorus: Dave Gahan & Martin L. Gore]
Don't say you want me
Don't say you need me
Don't say you love me
It's understood
Don't say you're happy
Out there without me
I know you can't be
'Cause it's no good

[Chorus: Dave Gahan & Martin L. Gore, (audience)]
Don't say you want me
Don't say you need me
Don't say you love me
It's understood
Don't say you're happy
Out there without me
I know you can't be "Why?!"
('Cause it's no good)