PROTECTION

Bruce Springsteen version

Night after night
I keep holding on
You say you love me
Then you leave me so lonely
I don't believe a single thing you're sayin'
I think it's all some evil game you're playin'

Still all day long all I do is think about you
You got me believin' that I can't live without you
Well if you want it, well here's my confession
Well I can't help it, you're my obsession

Protection, that's what I need
I want protection, baby, from your love
Protection, that's what I need
I want protection, baby, from your love

The phone rings in the middle of the night
And when I pick it up, you won't answer
A Knock on the door, I rush down the stairs
When I open up, there's no one there*

Out in the darkness I feel your eyes on me
I lay in bed, and feel your hands upon me
Well is it all just my imagination
You keep me end up livin'
I can't live without

Protection, that's what I need
I want protection, baby, from your love
Protection, that's what I need
I want protection, baby, from your love

I stand alone, at my window
I see you waiting, in the shadows down below
I feel your fingers on my face
I know I wanna stay, I wanna run away

Protection, that's what I need
I want protection, baby, from your love
Protection, that's what I need
I want protection, baby, from your love

Written by Bruce Springsteen for Donna Summer during the Nebraska / Born In The USA sessions. These lyrics refer to the version sang by Bruce Springsteen himself. Check also the Donna Summer version.

* A candidate early working is YOUR LOVE IS ALL AROUND ME

Available on:

1. Tribute 1997: One Step Up / Two Steps Back: The Songs Of Bruce Springsteen (disc 2- track 2), performed by Donna Summer**

** Donna Summer version

Liner notes from the One Step Up / Two Steps Back: The Songs Of Bruce Springsteen tribute booklet:**

Bruce wrote the song for me, and in fact, came to my house in Los Angeles for several days to get it done. I love the song as well as being a big Bruce Springsteen fan. It was the icing on the cake and a big moment in my life. Hey Bruce, let's do it again.

-Donna Summer