Never Knew How Much (I Needed You)

Time and time again I've felt these walls of plaster closing in
And more than once I've felt that lonely, lonely feeling
Wondering why I ain't where I've been
Just about the time I think I can't hold on
You're always there to keep me hanging on
And I said

I never knew how much a man needed a woman
I never knew how much a boy needed a girl
I never knew how much I needed you

Day after day I join the rat race
Trying to make the most of it
I keep on falling down down the ladder
Trying to stay on top of it
Just when I was sure nothing could get no better
Oh I realized
I still love you more than ever

I never knew how much a man needed a woman
I never knew how much a boy needed a girl
I never knew how much I needed you

Today I watch the sun set on the freeway
And strangled on the poison air
But miles beyond, on the other end
I know you'll always be waiting there
Girl you treat me with your kindest hand
You're in my heart, in my mind
And I'm so glad

I never knew how much a man needed a woman
I never knew how much a boy needed a girl
I never knew how much I needed you