I wanna thank you for giving me time to breathe Like a rock you waited so patiently While I got it together While I figured it out I only looked but I never touched 'Cause in my heart was a picture of us Holdin' hands, makin' plans and it's lucky for me you understand Chorus: What a girl wants What a girl needs Whatever makes me happy sets you free And I'm thanking you for knowing exactly What a girl wants What a girl needs Whatever keeps me in your arms And I'm thanking you for being there for me A weaker man might have walked away But you had faith Strong enough to move over and give me space While I got it together While I figured it out They say if you love something let it go If it comes back it's yours That's how you know It's for keeps yeah, it's for sure And you're ready and willin' To give me more than Chorus A girl needs somebody sensitive but tough Somebody there when the goin' gets rough Every night he'll be giving his love To just one girl Somebody cool but real tender too Somebody, baby, just like you Can keep me hangin' around With the one who always knew Chorus