As Long As He Needs Me
Jodie Prenger Lyrics
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Oh, yeah, 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
Jodie Prenger's song "As Long As He Needs Me" tells the story of a woman who is in love with a man that others see as abusive and manipulative. Despite this, the woman remains loyal to the man because she believes he needs her love and support. She sings about how much she misses him when he is gone and how she hides her love for him from others because of her pride. The woman also acknowledges that the man does not always treat her well, but she is determined to love him as long as he needs her, even if it means playing his game and keeping her love hidden. She ends the song by refusing to betray his trust and remaining true to him.
The lyrics of this song are powerful and emotional, speaking to the complexity of relationships and the sacrifices that some people are willing to make for the ones they love. The woman in the song holds onto her love for the man even when others doubt their relationship, illustrating the power of love and the lengths to which it can drive people to go. The song also touches on themes of abuse and manipulation, as the woman is aware of the man's flaws but chooses to stay with him regardless.
Line by Line Meaning
As long as he needs me
I will stay with him and provide for him as long as he needs me
Oh, yeah, he does need me
He needs me despite what others may think or see
In spite of what you see
Despite what others may think or see, he needs me
I'm sure that he needs me
I am certain that he needs me
Who else would love him still
No one else would still love him after what he's been through
When they've been used so ill
After being treated badly, who else would still love him?
He knows I always will
He knows that I will always love him
I miss him so much when he is gone
I feel the absence of him when he is not with me
But when he's near me , I don't let on
I hide my true feelings when he is close to me
The way I feel inside
My true feelings that I hide
The love I have to hide
The love I feel but keep hidden from others
The hell, I've got my pride
I have my pride and won't show how much I truly love him
He doesn't say the things he should
He doesn't express his love or gratitude the way he should
He acts the way he thinks he should
He behaves according to his own beliefs, even if it means not expressing his feelings
But all the same, I'll play this game
Despite his behavior, I will stay with him and love him
His way
I will love him and stay with him according to his wishes
I know where I must be
I know that I must be with him
I'll cling on steadfastly
I will remain loyal to him
As long as life is long
For as long as I live
I'll love him right or wrong
I will love him no matter what he does
And somehow, I'll be strong
I will find the strength to love him no matter what
If you are lonely then you will know
If you've ever felt lonely, you will understand
When someone needs you, you love them so
When someone needs you, you love them deeply
I won't betray his trust
I will not betray his trust in me
Though people say I must
Even though others may urge me to leave him
I've got to stay true, just
I must remain loyal and true to him
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lionel Bart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@elodiesalmon8168
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 she 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
@Cat_Hancock
The emotion here is just faultless. She get's it perfectly and maintains it. So glad she won!
@pleasure95
Took the thoughts right out of my mind
@joannawood8935
By the time I managed to get tickets to see Oliver! at the West End, Jodie had finished her stint as Nancy. I went for my birthday and on the night the actress playing Nancy was ill and so Jodie stepped in for one night only....I was over the moon!! (Sorry to the other actress!) Russ Abbott played Fagin and he was fantastic too
@internetclown904
She's one of the best Nancys I've seen☺️
@sophiekay-singer2811
I was 8 when I watched this, I'm now 18, and I've always remembered it
@JamesLavery-hx9yd
I just had a dream that I was in a film/ musical with her 🎉❤
@michelangelo466
@jodieprenger hia. i saw you today at the grand theatre in blackpool. you were amazing and we're all so proud of you. phil jupitus got into the giggles at one point. i think it lightened the show even more than the 100% you all gave it thank you xx
@jaybuckby7192
always knew she was the best i've seen her in this and several other theatre show love her
@McLeanAmy
She's amazing. I still watch her performance of this from when she did Nancy and she's improved loads! x
@nataliesimms1290
Well deserved winner goosebumps watching this x