Copyright 2000
As long as she needs me -
Oh, yes, she does need me -
In spite of what you see,
I'm sure that she needs me.
Who else would love her still
When they've been used so ill?
But still, for her I'd kill
As long as she needs me.
She's scared and lonely,
Innocence lost.
But I'll stand with her.
Forget the cost!
I'm no help at her side
In claims of strength, I lied
But I'll forget my pride
As long as she needs me.
She keeps her feelings tucked away
Keeps beating tears back every day
But I know in her heart
She's torn apart.
As long as she needs me,
I know where I must be;
I'll follow steadfastly
As long as she needs me.
I'm her friend -- I'll hold on
Until her guilt is gone
And somehow, I'll be strong
Just because she needs me.
She runs from mem'ries
Nowhere to go
She just needs someone
To love her -- so --
I'll stay with her -- I must --
Or else her heart will rust.
I've got to stay true just
As long as she needs me.