[Verse 1]My mother once told me I don't need a manTo be the best I can beBut just one look from you, I'm changing my plans'Cause darling I need you like ships need the seaDarling, I need you like ships need the seaAhhhhhhh[Verse 2]My grandfather told me that real men don't cryBut I saw your tears in the moonlightThat's when I knew that my grandfather liedAnd darling I need you like birds need the skyDarling, I need you like birds need the skyAhhhhhh[Bridge]Finally, you gave me the hope I'd awaitedFinally, you gave me your heartGladly I gave you the love you'd awaitedGladly I gave you my heartFinally, you gave me the hope I'd awaitedFinally, you gave me your heartGladly I gave you the love you'd awaitedGladly I gave you my heartAhhhhhh[Verse 4]That preacher, he told me that love's not easyI told him I don't want it to beDarling, I need you like ships need the seaAnd I'm going to love youI'm going to love youI'm going to love you for all of our daysI'm going to love you for all of our daysAhhhhh[Outro]My mother once told me I don't need a man, but Darling, I need youMy mother once told me I don't need a man, but Darling, I need you
