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I’m not looking for a friend,
I need a drink when I get dry.
I need the love that mama gave
Your love is like a lake beneath the summer sun,
I need to find a way to cope
I need some light so I can see
I need to see somebody grin.
The trees that rustle in the holy breeze outside
Though now we know the moon’s not far,
I’m not asking you to send
money that you have to lend.
I need you near, I can’t pretend.
I need a hand when I get high.
I need to live before I die.
I need you near and you know why.
to her baby to behave
ten years prior to the grave.
I need you near for what you save.
or, maybe it’s a spring when April’s just begun.
But, you must be blind, yes
to not see your own kindness.
Then, I guess for you it was not fun,
was not fun, too much fun.
with people who tell me that dope
is what is needed to elope.
I need you near to give me hope.
and where there’s darkness, I can’t be.
With my own feelings, I must agree.
I need you near to smile for me.
I need it so I can begin.
And though happiness is called a sin,
I need you near to let me in.
remind me of your idea that you have to hide.
But, it’s not so bad, no,
to sometimes be sad, so
you should at least attempt so you can say you tried.
Say you tried. Where’s your pride?
at night time, I still need a star
and something good and my guitar.
I need you near for what you are.
Written by: Michael Bonanno
Lead vocal: Michael
Acoustic guitar, Bass, Elctric
Rhythm guitars, Electric lead guitar,
Drums, Organ: Michael
Inspiration for lyrics: A wish list of my needs.
Inspiration for musical style: Robert Plant
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