PROTECTION

Donna Summer version

Night after night I keep holding on
You say you love me, then you leave me so lonely
Baby I don't believe a word 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, here's my confession
Baby I can't help it, you're my obsession

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

I wait at home by my telephone
When I call your house, baby, you're not home
Knock on the door and I rush down the stairs
When I open up, baby, you're not there
When we're together and you put your arms around me
Well all slips away, I'm looking for ???? around me

You keep my mind forever, ever in doubt
You want me belie that, baby, I can't live without

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

We stand alone at my window
And stare out at the shadows down below
I feel your fingers on my face
I want to stay, I want to run away

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

Written by Bruce Springsteen for Donna Summer during the Nebraska / Born In The USA sessions. These lyrics refer to the version as sang by Donna Summer. Bruce Springsteen played guitar and featured solo during the recording of this song. Check also the Bruce Springsteen version.

Available on:

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

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

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