They say, "Love is the answer" I say, "What is the question?" They say, "What's gonna matter When time grows you old?" I say, "I never ask that question But I think you oughta know" I got friends I can count on I got money in my pocket There are promises I've broken And promises I've kept But I swear I never meant it When I said I don't need nobody else Oh no I thought winning was the answer Love was out of the question My heart's the loser in the end Now I know love is the answer The question is when When will somebody want me? When will somebody need me? When will I have the chance again? 'Cause I know love is the answer The question is when Yes, I know love is the answer The question is when When