The singer expresses how their partner helped them through difficult times by wiping away their tears, clearing their mind of confusion, and buying back their soul when they sold it. The partner gave them strength and dignity, put them on a pedestal, and was there for them when they needed support. The singer realizes they needed their partner just as much as their partner needed them.

1. Anne Murray - You needed me

2. I cried a tear You wiped it dry

3. I was confused You cleared my mind

4. I sold my soul You bought it back for me

5. And held me up and gave me dignity

6. Somehow you needed me

7. You gave me strength, to stand alone again To face the world, out on my own again

8. You put me high upon a pedestal So high that I could almost see eternity

9. You needed me You needed me

10. And I can't believe it's you I can't believe it's true I needed you and you were there

11. And I'll never leave, why should I leave I'd be a fool

12. Cause I've finally found someone who really cares

13. You held my hand When it was cold

14. When I was lost You took me home

15. You gave me hope When I was at the end

16. And turned my lies Back into truth again You even called me friend

17. You gave me strength To stand alone again

18. To face the world Out on my own again

19. You put me high upon a pedestal

20. So high that I could almost see eternity

21. You needed me You needed me

22. You needed me You needed me