[Chorus]
Don't go for second best, baby
Put your love to the test
Make him express how he feels
And maybe then you'll know your love is real

[Verse 1]
You don't need diamond rings
Or eighteen karat gold
Fancy cars that go very fast
You know they never last, no no
What you need is a big strong hand
To lift you to your higher ground
Make you feel like a queen on a throne
Make him love you 'til you can't come down

[Chorus]
Don't go for second best, baby
Put your love to the test
Make him express how he feels
And maybe then you'll know your love is real

[Verse 2]
Long stem roses are the way to your heart
But he needs to start with your head
Satin sheets are very romantic
What happens when you're not in bed?
You deserve the best in life
So if the time isn't right, then move on
Second best is never enough
You'll do much better, baby, on your own
[Chorus]
Don't go for second best, baby
Put your love to the test
Make him express how he feels
And maybe then you'll know your love is real

[Outro]
Express yourself
Express yourself
Express yourself
So if you want it right now, make him show you how
Express yourself, oh baby, ready or not
Express yourself
You got to express yourself
You only express yourself
You got to express yourself
Hey, hey, hey, hey
You only express yourself