About The Song
Written by Randy Goodrum, the song captures the essence of “unconditional undeserved love”. Recorded in 1978, it became Anne Murray’s number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, revitalizing her career after a period of declining popularity. The song is featured on her album Let’s Keep It That Way. It also achieved success on the country charts and won Song of the Year at the Academy of Country Music awards. In the United Kingdom, it made the top 30 and remains her most successful single there. Murray herself knew it would be a hit because she broke down in tears the first time she tried to sing it. The lyrics convey the idea that even strong individuals need help and support. In the context of a romantic relationship, the song suggests that true love involves being there for each other during difficult times. The song earned Anne Murray the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. It spent a then-record 36 weeks on the Adult Contemporary chart in the US. Irish pop band Boyzone also recorded a hit cover of the song in the UK.
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6nfpxZ2Nz4
Lyrics
I cried a tear, you wiped it dry
I was confused, you cleared my mind
I sold my soul, you bought it back for me
And held me up and gave me dignity
Somehow you needed me
You gave me strength to stand alone again
To face the world out on my own again
You put me high upon a pedestal
So high that I could almost see eternity
You needed me, you needed me
And I can’t believe it’s you I can’t believe it’s true
I needed you and you were there
And I’ll never leave, why should I leave, I’d be a fool
‘Cause I finally found someone who really cares
You held my hand when it was cold
When I was lost, you took me home
You gave me hope when I was at the end
And turned my lies back into truth again
You even called me friend
You gave me strength to stand alone again
To face the world out on my own again
You put me high upon a pedestal
So high that I could almost see eternity
You needed me, you needed me
You needed me, you needed me