I've tried to live my life alone
Independence, freedom was my own
But there was a loneliness I could not ignore
I knew deep down I needed moreIn my life I needed a feeling
Of a love to come over me
I felt the truth and so I prayed forSomeone like you to hold my hand
Someone like you to understand
Someone like you to stand by me
All my life, yeah, all my life, yeah
Someone like youI remember laying eyes on you
After we spoke deep inside I knew
I can feel the happiness your soul brings to me
Your presence makes my world completeAnd I know you know what I'm feeling
There's a love coming over me
And it's true, what I've waited for
Your sweet and precious love, yeahSomeone like you to hold my hand
Someone like you to understand
Someone like you to stand by me
All my life, yeah, all my life, yeah
Someone like youI felt there was an emptiness
I didn't know what was missing
I didn't know how to quench itYou are the answer to all my prayers
You are the one that I needed
You are the one I believe in
Oh, I believe inSomeone like you to hold my hand
Someone like you to understand
Someone like you to stand by me
All my life, yeah, oh babySomeone like you to hold my hand
Someone like you to understand
Someone like you to stand by me
All my life, all my life, yeah
Someone like youSomeone like you
Someone