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