There When I Needed You

(album: Madness, Money & Music - 1982)

You're too kind, an easy touch for strangers
You take them in, salvation for the wayward souls
Losers no one wants to know, vagrant love's got a place to go
When he's down and out, that's when you're attracted
Another victory in your personal crusade
I was all used up beyond repair, you picked me up

[Chorus:]
You were always right there when I needed you
You were there when I needed you (brought me back)
There when I needed you (recycled me back to love)
You were there when I needed you (brought me back)
It's the same old song, your patience made me fall for the doctor
That's your sign, you knew that I would be okay (you sent me on my way)
On to your next mission somewhere, like you saved me

[Chorus]

On to your next mission somewhere, like you saved me

[Chorus]

There when I needed you (recycled me back to love)
You were there when I needed you (brought me back)