Gladys Knight - "The Need To Be"

To fulfil the need to be who I am in this world
Is all I ask
I can't pretend to be something that I'm not
And I wont wear a mask
Ooh, you touch my face with love in your eyes
But will you touch my heart
With the understanding that it takes to realize
I just can't play a part
I got this need to be true to myself
And make my own mistakes
I don't want to need to lean someone else
No matter what it takes
I'm not fool enough
To ever think that I could be the master of my fate
But it's up to me to choose my roads in life
Though rocky they may be, the ones I take
Oh, the ones I take
There's a need to be something more
Than just a reflection of a man
I can't survive in someones shadow
I need my very own little spot to stand
Hey, hey if you're sure it's love
Just be real, real sure it's love
For me and only me
Cos I am what I am
And I have the need to be
(Tink)

[@Sexyeyes700]

This song truly blessed me today as I was in some deep thought and confusion over a situation. I’m going to keep on being true to MYSELF!!

[@patanderson6620]

Same here. This was right on Time.

[@DaOrigTruthSeeker]

She still sounds good after all these years.

[@johnorange4624]

Roll or you know I amDaOrigTruthSeeker

[@duchessdebra6427]

This song means so very much to me. My loving Mother taught me at a very young age, the meaning of each sentence in this song! I have lived my life like this song. Rest in Peace Mom, I know you're so happy you are home!! I love You...

[@virginiataylor7564]

NEED TO BE WHAT GREAT WORDS

[@jsp6425]

Thank you, I've been searching for this song for many, many years now. It's one of my Favs from Gladys.

[@DancingQueenBrown]

Love

[@lindamcbride9151]

I love this song!!

[@linzerwright4378]

Very true words in this Song

[@janetvinson2428]

She still sounds amazing I just seen her about 4 weeks ago and she still sounds excellent and she still so pretty great job Gladys

[@ceciliavallez6795]

I love this song for so many reasons, the very first time I heard it i cried so much. Love u Gladyus

[@cherylreese7949]

No Words, Just Tears

[@cruzandmarcella29]

Beautiful song !!!

[@robbiechandler7858]

Gladys hits the spot with voice like nobody can...my late mums fave

[@janetvinson2428]

She still sounds amazing and I just seen her about 4 weeks ago and she still sounds incredible and she still beautiful

[@janetvinson2428]

She still sounds amazing I just seen her about 3 weeks ago and she was all that she still sounds amazing I wouldn't see her about 3 weeks ago and she was all that and she's so beautiful

[@janicemills6476]

You are in my prayers daily. You are in the right place physically… You need to go there in your head. God is n control… everything happens for a reason. Good by 🙏🏼🌈✝️🔥💥 9/20/2021

[@MrRklewis]

This is a song that tells how each of us are in this world. Thank you Gladys for helping me find my way and understand who I am.

[@DancingQueenBrown]

We can learn about love from this song

[@ameliallamas4858]

I have been to see Gladys Knight in concert,She performs,I love her songs.

[@charleecamacho665]

Gosh.....feeling this down deep in my soul

[@latrellerussell4110]

A very beautiful song always brings me to tears. I love this song.

[@susanmayo3803]

Beautiful song memories of my parents listening to this thank you Gladys for special memories and your great music ♥️🎶😘

[@1984Nupe]

There is a sermon in here!

[@dinkyluvsmusic]

and she preaches it too

[@1PSYKOE]

Love this song.

[@ap5289]

Love it!❤

[@rosalindjackson1715]

I've been looking for this song!!! Thank you so much for posting this

[@williamlewis9224]

First time I heard this got me emotional

[@nicolesmith150]

Love it

[@toddlohnes3429]

I haven't been in a place in the last 17 years, that any song could come close to describing. But there are so many songs that I haven't heard yet so??????

[@marrah41]

Thank U Bad14v!!BEAUTIFUL!!

[@kaylalezabeth7175]

And yet, another song suggestion for America's Got Talent

[@newpath.newpath2010]

Right on!

[@kaylalezabeth7175]

***** if I get selected, I'm 90% positive that I'm going to sing this song "I Can Do Bad All By Myself" by May J. Blige. If I go further, I may sing this song. :)

[@jermanprice5840]

go ahead and what makes you happy!!

[@deesanders6647]

That song made me think. Thank you!!

[@Daffyduck1988]

Gladys Knight never fails see patty Labelle u don’t have to scream and act like it’s singing