intro: instrumental music: sax solo: verse: Sometimes you're too emotional hoping things will get better. But I just keep-a-holdin' on Don't wanna let you go It seems you just don't understand me I don't think you ever will One thing you outta know I will be here still Chorus: I Demand Respect ! That's what I want I Demand Respect ! Something everyone should receive verse: I've been laughed at and ridiculed There's talk behind my back. I've been used so many times but I keep on coming back You know I've got my pride I know what I can do So give it one more try, you know I will be true to you Chorus: I Demand Respect ! That's what I want I Demand Respect ! Something everyone should receive Chorus: I Demand Respect ! That's what I need I Demand Respect ! Something every man should receive bridge: Come into me, Everyone needs someone to listen Don't treat me this way I'll beg you to stay You'll need me someday Bridge: (you might need me someday) (you might need me someday) instrumental music: solo: (I need respect) (I want respect) Chorus: I Demand Respect ! That's what I want I Demand Respect ! Something everyone should receive Chorus: I Demand Respect ! That's what I need I Demand Respect ! Something every man should receive Musical outro: