If I could make a wish I think I'd pass
Can't think of anything I need
No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound
Nothing to eat, no books to read
Making love with you
Has left me peaceful, warm and tired
What more could I ask?
There's nothing left to be desired
Peace came upon me and it leaves me weak
So sleep, silent angel go to sleep

Sometimes all I need is the air that I breathe
And to love you
All I need is the air that I breathe
Yes to love you
All I need is the air that I breathe

Peace came upon me and it leaves me weak
So sleep, silent angel go to sleep

Sometimes all I need is the air that I breathe
And to love you
All I need is the air that I breathe
Yes to love you
All I need is the air that I breathe

Sometimes all I need is the air that I breathe
And to love you
All I need is the air that I breathe
Yes to love you
All I need is the air that I breathe
And to love you
All I need is the air that I breathe
Yes to love you
All I need is the air that


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    yet another love song saying "I don't give a damn about all the shit in my life or your life or anything, all I need is you and our love, so let's not worry about anything else and just be happy now before we die." <p><b><i>Edited by delial on May 28 2008, at 01:29AM</i></b></p>

    delialon July 29, 2005   Link
  • +2
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    This song is one of those hidden jewelleries in a world of pop culture music.

    Why they don't make songs like this anymore, I have absolutely no clue.

    mentallyon February 12, 2007   Link
  • +2
    General Comment

    This song is very relaxing.

    I think the guy is saying all I need is you. Nothing else matters, just being with you is enough.

    vivaforeveron August 21, 2011   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    this is the most romantic song. you juat have to listen to it. the semisonic version is better though.

    purplevelveton May 18, 2002   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    Tragedy that so few people appear to know this song!...?

    HunterUkon July 26, 2005   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    So much emotion! Gotta love The Hollies. I adore listening to this song in my car when it comes on the radio.

    Poetic_Mystiqueon December 08, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    Since it hasn't been said yet, this song is A LOT like "Creep" by Radiohead. Just think, if this song hadn't been written, then perhaps we would never have heard of Radiohead.

    aubreymcfateon March 26, 2007   Link
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    Teh writers of this song, Mike Hazelwood and Albert Hammond, are listed as writers of Creep, along with thom Yorke and have received royalties form the sale of the song. All that aside, this is an amazing song, the kind most guys wouldn't admit to listening to

    bafflewiton June 26, 2007   Link
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    As I love Creep, and I found out this was the songs inspiration, I LOVE this song almost as much, so gentle and flows really well. Perfect relaxation song.

    JacobSamuelJakeon December 02, 2009   Link
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    I don't see the Creep similarities.

    stpoweron August 18, 2010   Link

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