[Verse 1]
Oh, we had a good night last night, like every other night
We made love and everything was just right
Oh, lovin' you is as fresh as the dew in early morning
And you're my explanation for living

[Chorus]
And you're my, my explanation for living
Without your sweet, sweet love, I'd be nothing
Oh, I'd be just like a baby without its bottle, with a tear-stained face
And I'd be empty as the week without days
Oh, and I'd be like a river without water that was running
And you're my explanation for living

[Verse 2]
Oh, you took me to the wine and the roses, yes, you did, baby
You did some magic with your pocket full of posies
Oh, you give me everything, oh yes, you do
And somehow you keep right on giving
You're my explanation for living

[Chorus]
You're my, my explanation for living, oh yes, you are
Without your sweet, sweet love, I'd be nothing
Oh, I'd be just like a baby without its bottle, with a tear-stained face
And I'd be empty as the week without its days
Oh, and I'd be like a river without water that was running
You're my explanation for living
[Refrain]
Oh, you give me everything, oh yes, you do
And somehow, baby, you keep right on giving
You're my, my explanation for living