You're not a ship to carry my life
You are nailed to my love in many lonely nights
I've strayed from the cottages and found myself here
For I need your love your love protects my fears

And I wonder sometimes and I know I'm unkind
But I need you to turn to when I act so blind
And I need you to turn to when I lose control
You're my guardian angel who keeps out the cold

Did you paint your smile on, well I said I knew
That my reason for living was for loving you
We're related in feeling but you're high above
You're pure and you're gentle with the grace of a dove


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I Need You to Turn To Lyrics as written by Elton John Bernie Taupin

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    I love the Live in Australia version. On one hand I see it as a dependent relationship with the writer being needy and at times abusing the “love”. But on the other hand, I gravitate to the “guardian angel” line and think of a deceased person in my life who’s memory helps me when I’m down, feel out of control and I need her to turn to for comfort. Just fits for me! I love this song and Elton’s arrangement/voice. Thanks much!!

    cmr3053on March 08, 2020   Link

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