If I Needed You
Albert Lee Lyrics


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If I needed you
Would you come to me
Would you come to me
For to ease my pain
If you needed me
I would come to you
I would swim the seas
For to ease your pain

Well the night's forlorn
And the morning's born
And the morning shines
With the lights of love
And you'll miss sunrise
If you close your eyes
And that would break
My heart in two

If I needed you
Would you come to me
Would you come to me
For to ease my pain
If you needed me
I would come to you
I would swim the seas
For to ease your pain

Baby's with me now
Since I showed her how
To lay
Her lilly
Hand in mine
Who would ill agree
She's a sight to see
A treasure for
The poor to find

If I needed you
Would you come to me
Would you come to me
For to ease my pain
If you needed me
I would come to you




I would swim the seas
For to ease your pain

Overall Meaning

The song "If I Needed You" by Albert Lee is a poignant and heartfelt expression of love and devotion. The lyrics evoke a sense of vulnerability and humility, with the singer asking for help and offering to help in return. The song begins with a simple question: "If I needed you, would you come to me?" This line sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is a plea for comfort and support during difficult times. The repetition of the phrase "For to ease my pain" emphasizes the deep emotional connection between the singer and the person they are addressing.


The second verse of the song introduces a metaphorical image of the night and the morning, which symbolize darkness and light, respectively. The singer suggests that if the person they are addressing closes their eyes and misses the sunrise, it would "break my heart in two." This line emphasizes the importance of being present and attentive to one another's needs.


The final verse of the song introduces a new character, "Baby," who is now with the singer. The image of their hands clasping is a powerful symbol of intimacy and affection. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes the strength and depth of their connection, and the willingness to go to great lengths to ease each other's pain.


Overall, "If I Needed You" is a powerful and deeply emotional song about the power of love and the importance of mutual support and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

If I needed you
Asking if the person would be willing to help if the singer was in need


Would you come to me
Asking if the person would physically come to help the singer


Would you come to me
Repeating the question to emphasize its importance


For to ease my pain
Clarifying that the help is needed to reduce the singer's suffering


If you needed me
Offering assistance if the person were in need


I would come to you
Promising to physically go to the person to provide help


I would swim the seas
Emphasizing that the singer is willing to go to great lengths to help


For to ease your pain
Clarifying that the help is offered to reduce the other person's suffering


Well the night's forlorn
Describing the loneliness of the night


And the morning's born
Signifying the beginning of a new day


And the morning shines
Describing the brightness and hopefulness of the morning


With the lights of love
Imagery of the new day being full of love and warmth


And you'll miss sunrise
Warning that the person will miss the beauty of the morning if they don't open their eyes


If you close your eyes
Reiterating that if the person doesn't take action, they'll miss out


And that would break
Expressing how sad it would be if the other person misses the sunrise


My heart in two
Suggesting that it would be emotionally painful for the singer if the person didn't experience the beauty of the new day


Baby's with me now
Referencing a positive change in the singer's life


Since I showed her how
Implying the singer helped the person in some way


To lay her lilly hand in mine
Describing a moment of intimacy and connection between the singer and the other person


Who would ill agree
Asking who wouldn't admit that the person is beautiful


She's a sight to see
Complimenting the other person's appearance


A treasure for the poor to find
Describing the other person as valuable and worthy of love




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TOWNES VAN ZANDT

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