Harper Lane – What I Needed Was Me | Emotional Country Empowerment

Описание: “What I Needed Was Me” is a powerful country anthem about self-worth, healing, and learning that real strength comes from within. Harper Lane tells the story of giving everything to someone else—only to realize that the love she was searching for had to start with herself.

This song is for anyone who’s grown through heartbreak, found their voice again, and learned that self-love is the strongest foundation of all.

🎶 Lyrics – What I Needed Was Me
Chorus / Intro
I kept lookin’ for a hero, someone to set me free,
Thought love meant givin’ all I had endlessly.
But every time I broke, it was only me who’d bleed—
Turns out what I needed… was me.
I stitched my heart together where you used to tear,
Found strength in the spaces you never cared.
Now I’m standin’ tall where I used to bend my knee—
Yeah, what I needed was me.

Verse 1
I gave you sunshine when you brought rain,
Carried your burdens while you fed my pain.
Lost my voice tryin’ to keep your calm,
Held your world steady with my bare palms.
But you never noticed what it cost my soul,
Never filled the cracks you carved in whole.
Now I see the truth clear as can be—
What I needed all along was me.

Chorus
I kept lookin’ for a hero, someone to set me free,
Thought love meant givin’ all I had endlessly.
But every time I broke, it was only me who’d bleed—
Turns out what I needed… was me.
I stitched my heart together where you used to tear,
Found strength in the spaces you never cared.
Now I’m standin’ tall where I used to bend my knee—
Yeah, what I needed was me.

Verse 2
I learned the hard way that love ain’t chase,
Or losin’ yourself just to save face.
I dimmed my fire so you’d feel bright,
But I’m done steppin’ back to make you right.
Look at me now—my fire’s full-blown,
Shinin’ in colors you’ve never known.
I ain’t lookin’ for someone to guarantee—
‘Cause the one who saves me now is me.

Chorus
I kept lookin’ for a hero, someone to set me free,
Thought love meant givin’ all I had endlessly.
But every time I broke, it was only me who’d bleed—
Turns out what I needed… was me.
I stitched my heart together where you used to tear,
Found strength in the spaces you never cared.
Now I’m standin’ tall where I used to bend my knee—
Yeah, what I needed was me.

Verse 3
Now I’m walkin’ forward with my head held high,
No apologies left, no tears to dry.
I found a love that never leaves or lies—
It’s the one star glowin’ in my own sky.
If someone comes along who can walk my pace,
They’ll find me whole, not beggin’ for grace.
But even alone, I’m finally free—
‘Cause what I needed, truly… was me.

Chorus / Outro
I kept lookin’ for a hero, someone to set me free,
Thought love meant givin’ all I had endlessly.
But every time I broke, it was only me who’d bleed—
Turns out what I needed… was me.
I stitched my heart together where you used to tear,
Found strength in the spaces you never cared.
Now I’m livin’ bold, wild, and honestly—
Yeah, what I needed was me.
What I needed all along was me.

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