Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Michelle Shocked
Canonical path: /michelle-shocked/i-know-what-you-need
Related lyric paths: 6
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I Know What You Need
Read I Know What You Need lyrics by Michelle Shocked on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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I Know What You Need
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Long before you were thirsty
I planted a tree
Beside bitter water
And it made the water sweet
It grew and made the water sweet
Before you ever knew hunger
I planted a seed
You can trust me, darling
I know what you need
I know what you need
You can rest
Your weary head
Upon my breast
I know what you need
And when you close your eyes
I hope you can see
The picture of love I've painted
It's a gift to you from me
A gift to you from me
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Michelle Shocked performs "I Know What You Need", and this lyric page sits inside the Michelle Shocked catalog on LyroVerse.
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Yes. The related section below points to The Cement Lament and 5 AM in Amsterdam with a short reason for opening each page next.
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