If I Needed You Lyrics

Lyric discussion by robespierre28 

Cover art for If I Needed You lyrics by Townes Van Zandt

I think he is deeply in love with someone and would do anything for her (swim the seas) but is unsure if those feelings are reciprocated. He is unsure if she would share the same deep sense of loyalty and commitment, and this is very hurtful, painful if you will. He is afraid all of his love for her is in vain.