Menage a Tune - I Needed You (SHADOW)

from SpinTunes #14 Round 2 by Spintunes

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Prequel to "You Needed Me" by Anne Murray
Position: #1
Week: November 4th, 1978
Chart: Billboard Hot 100

lyrics

Never thought I need someone,
Thought that I was fine all alone
Never wanted to seem needy
I could stand, a man on my own

Then I noticed you each morning
Trying hard to not show you hurt
Acting like your life was ok
And your dreams were not in the dirt

And I saw you, really saw you,
Just like looking in a mirror,
Seeing empty in your eyes
And I want you, really want to
Find a way to fill them
So that you realize
There is more that you could be and you could give
I need you so that we both can learn to live.

Come here, friend, there is forgiveness.
In the end, all is atoned.
Let your past be no one’s business
These are the days when I take you home

Every tear, a graceful prism.
Look around, I lift you in height.
Free your fears, be still and listen;
I’ll be your path
And you’ll be my light

And I saw you, really saw you,
Just like looking in a mirror,
Seeing empty in your eyes
And I want you, really want to
Find a way to fill them
So that you realize
There is more that you could be and you could give
I need you so that we both can learn to live.

And I need you, really need to
See you raised up high and happy
See the light within your eyes
So when you look at me
Mine will be
Just as alive

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from SpinTunes #14 Round 2, released April 23, 2018

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