Losing You
Doris Day Lyrics


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As long as he needs me
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
As long as he needs me

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Doris Day's "Losing You" are poignant and heartfelt. The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who may not be treating her well or showing her the love she deserves. However, despite what others may see, she believes that he needs her and therefore, she will stay with him. The first verse speaks to this sentiment directly - "As long as he needs me, oh yes he does need me, in spite of what you see, I'm sure that he needs me." She acknowledges that others may not understand why she stays with him, but she knows that he needs her love and support.


In the second verse, she talks about how much she misses him when he is gone, but when he's with her, she keeps her true feelings hidden. She talks about the love she has to hide and the pride that keeps her from revealing her true feelings. This may speak to her fear of being vulnerable with him and risking losing him altogether. However, she vows to stay with him as long as he needs her, even if he doesn't treat her as he should.


The final verse speaks to her commitment to being faithful to him, despite what others may say. She knows that there are people who may urge her to leave him, but she feels that staying true to him is the right thing to do as long as he needs her. The song is ultimately about the sacrifices we make for love and the struggle between holding onto someone we love and knowing when it's time to let go.


Line by Line Meaning

As long as he needs me
I am committed to staying with him and loving him for as long as he requires me to do so.


Oh, yes, he does need me
I know that he truly needs me to care for him and to be there for him always.


In spite of what you see
Despite any concerns or doubts that you may have about him, I know that he needs me.


I'm sure that he needs me
I am confident that he needs me because I am the only one who will continue to love him, even when he has been mistreated.


Who else would love him still
Even though he has been treated poorly in the past, I am committed to loving him and supporting him always.


When they've been used so ill?
Despite the fact that he may have been mistreated by others, I am the only one who will love him and stay with him always.


He knows I always will
He is aware that I will stay with him and love him always, no matter what happens.


I miss him so much when he is gone
When he is not with me, I feel sad and miss him deeply.


But when he's near me
When he is around me, I don't let on about how much I miss him because I don't want to come across as overly needy.


The way I feel inside
Despite how I may be feeling on the inside, I don't want to express my emotions too much because I want to maintain my pride.


The love I have to hide
Although I have deep feelings of love for him, I keep them hidden because I don't want to come across as overly emotional or needy.


The hell! I've got my pride
Even though I have strong emotions for him, I am determined to maintain my pride and integrity.


He doesn't say the things he should
Although he may not always communicate his feelings or needs in the best way possible, I still love him and am committed to staying with him through thick and thin.


He acts the way he thinks he should
Although his actions may not always make sense to me, I will continue to love him and supporting him, even when he makes mistakes.


But all the same
Despite any misgivings that I may have about his actions, I am committed to staying with him always.


I'll play this game
Even though sometimes our relationship may seem like a game or a struggle, I am still committed to staying with him always.


His way...
I am committed to staying with him and supporting him, even if it means doing things his way and not my own.


I know where I must be
I am committed to staying with him, no matter what happens, because I know that this is what I must do to support and care for him.


I'll cling on steadfastly
I am committed to holding on tightly to him and supporting him through all the challenges that we may face together.


As long as life is long
I am committed to staying with him and supporting him until I am no longer alive, no matter what happens along the way.


I'll love him right or wrong
No matter what he does or what happens in our relationship, I will always love and support him.


And somehow I'll be strong
Despite the challenges that we may face together, I am confident that I will be strong enough to stay with him and support him always.


If you are lonely
If you find yourself feeling lonely or lost, you will understand the importance of having someone who needs you and loves you deeply.


Then you will know
Only those who have experienced deep loneliness and sadness can truly appreciate the love and care of someone who needs them.


When someone needs you
When you are needed by someone else, there is a deep sense of purpose and meaning in your life that cannot be found in many other places.


You love them so
When someone needs you and loves you deeply, you cannot help but love them in return with all your heart.


I won't betray his trust
Even though others may try to convince me to leave him or to break his trust, I will not betray him and will remain committed to staying with him always.


Though people say I must
Even though others may judge me or criticize me for staying with him, I will not be swayed and will remain steadfast in my love and commitment to him.


I've got to stay true, just
Despite any challenges or pressures that may come our way, I am committed to staying true to him and to our relationship because that is what matters most to me.




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