Would a river be a river if no one gave it a name ? Would a fire burn just as bright if a flame weren't called a flame ? Girl, you want to hear me say a simple "I love you" But I can't bring myself to speak the words you want me to Call it anything you want, girl But don't call it love Call it anything you want, girl I'll know what you're thinking of (Don't you call it love) Don't call it love, girl Don't call it love Call it anything you want, girl But no, no, no Don't you call it love You're the sun in my morning, you are the place I live You're the seasons of my life I need you and all you give Well, if that's not enough right now to keep you hangin' on Then tell me, girl, that you need more And tomorrow I'll be gone