I don't need a lot of things
I can get by with nothing
With all the blessings life can bring
I've always needed something
But I've got all I want
When it comes to loving you
You're my only reason
You're my only truth

I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you (dada, dada, da), ooh
Ooh

You're the hope that moves me
To courage again, oh yeah
You're the love that rescues me
When the cold winds rage
And it's so amazing
'Cause that's just how you are
And I can't turn back now
'Cause you've brought me too far

I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From Heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you
Ooh, yes I do, oh

I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From Heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you (dada, dada, da)
Oh, yes I do (dada, dada, da)
I need you (dada, dada, da)
Oh, ooh-ooh (dada, dada, da)
Ooh-ooh (dada, dada, da)
I need you, oh (dada, dada, da)
(Dada, dada, da)
I need you (dada, dada, da)


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I Need You Lyrics as written by Dennis Joseph Matkosky Ty Kelly Lacy

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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    i love this song and it will always be special to me.. I shared this song with someone very special that i miss..

    amerst247on May 06, 2005   Link
  • 0
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    This song is to Mike I need you so much, you are my everything.

    Kristin2089on July 04, 2002   Link
  • 0
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    this song is about Jesus....He is the Truth...He's my hope, He is all i need. He's the rescuing love that can save from anything...i can't turn back now you've brought me too far...Jesus i love you..

    jesusmyheartadoresuon August 06, 2002   Link
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    i love the chorus of this song mostly but that is basically all i like from it

    sleeplessdreamon August 17, 2002   Link
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    I think that this is a beautiful song. It makes a great love song, and Leann has the perfect voice for it.

    ButtercupPPGon March 17, 2003   Link
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    This song is definatly a great love song, I listen to it adn i realize how much i miss my exBF he was the best, but it just didnt work out and now i realize how much i care for him adn miss not having him

    swtkcdon November 25, 2004   Link
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    This is a song that can apply to nearly any relationship that you hold special to your heart. That first verse to me doesn't really make that much sense and doesn't go with the rest of the song. I am a HUGE LeAnn fan and loved hearing her sing this live in her concerts.

    scott28kyon June 22, 2005   Link
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    This has got to be my most favorite country song (I really don't like country at all). The vocals are beautiful, and it makes you feel sappy 8).

    RISSexYon May 13, 2006   Link
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    The "alternative" remix of this song is better than the orginal...

    allen314159on August 29, 2006   Link
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    This is a beautiful song that makes you feel good about yourself.

    Fairygirlon April 11, 2007   Link

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