Nneka - Your Request lyrics

I had a conversation yesterday About the reason for our existence So many comfort themselves and say Our fate is just coincidence I switch on the TV, see the breaking news So many souls they die swiftly Even loved ones could be taken away so mysteriously If I didn't ask, would you give me what I gave to you If I didn't bleed, could you show me love like the way I show my love to you If I did not beg, could you do it by yourself Oh don't you know that the world needs you If I didn't ask, could you give what I gave to you Still occupied with a shadow We live without sympathy There is a sacred place in all of us So we are in reality guilty Some people take the word love And use it to persuade Yes, they have betrayed, Cos' their truth of love has turned to hate If I didn't ask, would you give me what I gave to you If I didn't bleed, could you show me love like the way I show my love to you If I did not beg, could you do it by yourself Oh don't you know that the world needs you If I didn't ask, could you give what I gave to you We need each other to grow Like different rivers into one ocean flow When she aches, take her hands Hold her up, show her beauty In his heart, he feels pain Show him love, so he find safety If I didn't ask, would you show me love And if I didn't bleed Oh would you give it to me If I didn't beg I beg you please show me love...