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We used to laugh, we used to cry
We used to bow our heads then, wonder why
And now you're gone, I guess I'll carry on
And make the best of what you've left to me
Left to me, left to me

I need you like the flower needs the rain
You know I need you, guess I'll start it all again
You know I need you like the winter needs the spring
You know I need you, I need you

And every day, I'd laugh the hours away
Just knowing you were thinking of me
And then it came that I was put to blame
For every story told about me
About me, about me

I need you like the flower needs the rain
You know I need you, guess I'll start it all again
You know I need you, I need you
I need you like the winter needs the spring
You know I need you, guess I'll start it all again
You know I need you, I need you

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How can a song be so terribly romantic, and yet so cool?
Frauon February 25, 2006Link
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One of the greatest love songs of all time. Never even uses the word love in the lyrics and u can tell it's a love song.
Salohcin8on June 09, 2006Link
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:( tear jerking song!
Thia007on November 29, 2011Link
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Great song, but does anyone know what "guess I'll start it all again" means?
tastyon February 23, 2017Link
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I think this work has impact for me because the singer seems sad and sober having lost the affection of someone (and a situation) he still longs for, but at the same time is resigned to the fact shes gone. He feels terrible but now he must somehow pick himself up and continue..
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what a GREAT song!! you know, america needs more credit to rock and roll than they get. they have great lyrics, great music, great voices.
golfreton August 06, 2002Link
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definetly love this song!
jessyon November 04, 2006Link
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great stuff
S3v3nson December 22, 2006Link
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This is so good it hurts your heart.
laserlady7on March 05, 2008Link
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Man, America was smooth. Great, simple lyrics.
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