Analysis of To Anybody Who Needs Somebody

I see you sitting on the other side
When someone asks, you say you’re fine
barely able to keep a smile
on your face

Your fists are clenched
and your head is down
your thoughts are distant, even drown
in the pain

I know that you’ve been here for a while
but I really would like to know why
you always go and hide
from everyone

I want to walk right up to you and
ask if someone did something to you and
tell you that I care about you and
tell you that I’ll be your friend

Cause it hurts me when I see you hiding
the pain you feel when others are smiling
And the thoughts that make you want to cry
and the hurt that’s in your eyes

C’mon now, won’t you tell me the truth
open up and just let it loose
Let me know what hurts so bad and
Let me be right here for you?

What’s one thing that you can’t tell anyone?
I’ll keep all your secrets – I’ll never spill one
Why are you so afraid to open up
and allow yourself … to be yourself?

I want to be your friend if you will let me in
I promise I won’t hurt you  like maybe others did

Cause I love the girl that you really are
and I love that you have a soft and tender heart
that I see when I see you
So please stop hating you

I’ll be a shoulder for you to cry on
I’ll be your protection in the storm
I’ll whisper truth when you hear only lies
I’ll always be right here for you any time

Even though we don’t know each other yet
and I doubt you remember my name
I’ll still be there for you if you need somebody
to help you along through the pain

I can always point you to the Savior again
Whose arms are reaching out to save you from the grip of pain
He’ll always rescue you, dear one, from the angry waves
So if you’ll let him in… he’ll rescue you again.

THIS IS TO ANYBODY WHO NEEDS SOMEBODY