No matter who you are, you need one
no matter what you do, you want one
No matter if you are uptight or smug
everybody needs a hug

Even if you are up or even if you’re down
even if you’re flat on the ground
Even if you feel like you’ve got some kind of bug
everybody needs a hug

Maybe you’re a millionaire
or maybe you have no underwear
Maybe your life sucks and your beer is full of suds
maybe you just need some hugs

When you can’t seem to get around
when you have to look up to see down
When all you have to eat is one small spud
sounds like it’s time for a hug

If you’ve been dragged over the coals
if life is taking its toll
If you’re being chased by a thug
just open your arms and give him a hug

Sometimes people are very rude
just because they’re in a bad mood
You should get up close and snug
Then reach out and give their ass a hugo

When everyday all you see is bad omens
when life keeps feeding you lemons
When for the things you are owed, you never get paid
screw making lemonade . . . get a hug

Everybody wants one
everybody needs one
Some people, if asked, might just shrug
but baby, everybody needs a hug!

BECAUSE YOU CALL ME A FRIEND:
I will give you a big hug anytime
Because you call me a friend
I will hold your hand when you need it held
Because you call me a friend
I will wipe away your tears when you cry
Because you call me a friend
I will make you smile when you are down
Because you call me a friend
I will help you up when you stumble
Because you call me a friend
I will listen when nobody else will listen
Because you call me a friend
I will not judge you
Because you call me a friend
And when you are mean to me I will forgive you
Because you call me a friend
My friend, you are my crutch when I cannot walk
My eyes when I cannot see through the smoke
My ears when I cannot hear the truth
THAT’S WHY I’, YOUR FRIEND

When I say that 'I am a Christian', I am not shouting that 'I am clean living.
I'm whispering 'I was lost, but now I'm found and forgiven.'
When I say 'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.
When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.
When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect.
My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it.
When I say 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.
When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner who received God's good grace, somehow!
Be Blessed, & Be a Blessing.