As Long As He Needs Me
Brown Georgia Lyrics
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Oh, yes, he does need me
In spite of what you see
I'm sure that he needs me
Who else would love him still
When they've been used so ill
He knows I always will
I miss him so much when he is gone
But when he's near me
I don't let on
The way I feel inside
The love I have to hide
The hell! I've got my pride
As long as he needs me
He doesn't say the things he should
He acts the way he thinks he should
But all the same
I'll play this game
His way
As long as he needs me
I know where I must be
I'll cling on steadfastly
As long as he needs me
As long as life is long
I'll love him right or wrong
And somehow I'll be strong
As long as he needs me
If you are lonely
Then you will know
When someone needs you
You love them so
I won't betray his trust
Though people say I must
I've got to stay true, just
As long as he needs me
The song "As Long As He Needs Me" by Brown Georgia is a beautiful ballad about a woman's unwavering love for her partner. The lyrics suggest that the singer's partner has treated her poorly in the past, but she chooses to stay by his side because she believes that he needs her. The woman acknowledges that she has feelings that she keeps hidden due to her pride, but she would always be there for him as long as he needs her.
The song depicts a complicated and emotionally charged relationship where the woman's affection is not always reciprocated. However, she doesn't give up on the relationship because she truly loves her partner and recognizes that he has a difficult time expressing his love for her. The line, "He doesn't say the things he should, He acts the way he thinks he should," highlights this aspect of their relationship.
The song's chorus, "As long as he needs me. I know where I must be, I'll cling on steadfastly. As long as he needs me," underscores the unconditional love of the singer, who is resolved to stick by her partner, regardless of what people say to her or however he behaves towards her. The lyrics help to convey the notion that sometimes in life, love is about supporting someone else without any guarantees or expectations of a reciprocal response.
Line by Line Meaning
As long as he needs me
I'll stay by his side as long as he needs me.
Oh, yes, he does need me
Despite any appearances, I know he needs me.
In spite of what you see
Despite what others may see, I know he needs me.
I'm sure that he needs me
I am confident that he needs me.
Who else would love him still
Even after all he's been through, I still love him.
When they've been used so ill
After he's been mistreated by others.
He knows I always will
He knows I will always love him.
I miss him so much when he is gone
I feel his absence deeply when he's not around.
But when he's near me
When he's with me, I try not to show how I really feel.
The way I feel inside
My true emotions are kept hidden from him and others.
The love I have to hide
My love for him is kept a secret.
The hell! I've got my pride
I have to protect my pride and dignity.
He doesn't say the things he should
He doesn't communicate his feelings as openly as he should.
He acts the way he thinks he should
He behaves the way he feels is necessary.
But all the same
Despite his flaws.
I'll play this game
I'll accept the situation as it is.
His way
I will follow his lead and accept his behavior.
I know where I must be
I will stand by him no matter what.
I'll cling on steadfastly
I will hold on to our relationship tightly.
As long as life is long
As long as we both shall live.
I'll love him right or wrong
I will continue to love him no matter what he does.
And somehow I'll be strong
I will find the strength to endure whatever comes our way.
If you are lonely
If you know what it's like to feel alone.
Then you will know
You will understand my feelings.
When someone needs you
When someone depends on you for support.
You love them so
You love them deeply and unconditionally.
I won't betray his trust
I will not break his trust in me.
Though people say I must
Even if others think I should.
I've got to stay true, just
I have to remain honest and loyal to him.
As long as he needs me
I will be there for him, as long as he needs me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lionel Bart
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Brian J. Mack
Saw her as a 16-year-old on Broadway- Brilliant and the epitome of charisma!
John Kerr
How I envy you that experience.
Chocolate Souljah
Sweet Georgia Brown! May she rest in peace! She will always be my favorite in this role.
mrjewls
I saw her in the original on Broadway on a high school class trip in '63 or '64.. Unforgettable! It was a magical moment that stopped the show. I still get the shivers, seeing it here now for the first time since then. Thanks for posting!
sourcebug
I saw her when I was younger than the boy playing Oliver. What did I know? I wanted to be him.
Tony Patriarche
I was fortunate to hear Georgia Brown in the original London production in August 1960 - from Box B, right over the stage. I was overwhelmed. For the cavillers used to a bland studio sound, perhaps this sounds overdone. But that's how live music theatre works, folks! The song was written especially for her by Lionel Bart after casting was completed. She was born and raised in Whitechapel, as were Ron Moody and Bart himself, so she knows whereof she sings. Her voice is four years older here, and a little rough; for the original cast recording go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw7xiTlRiek, remembering that the recorded studio sound must by its nature be a little restrained from live theatre production. There will never be another Nancy for me.
David Walsh
She was a unique performer an amazingly talented lady
Roy Berry
David Walsh nnn
grai
in the early 70's we had a vinyl LP of her singing old Cockney songs like "I Live In Trafalgar Square" it was tremendous - I always loved her because of that memory
can't believe she died so young there was always something indestructible about her
R.I.P. Georgia x
Clemdane
She truly is immortal.