EVERYBODY NEEDS A HUG

EVERYBODY

NEEDS A HUG

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 are down.

Even if you are 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 hug.

When every day 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.

  

STANLEY HENDRIX

 8/8/08

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