written by Ron Miller and Orlando MurdenFor once in my lifeI've got someone who needs meSomeone I've needed so long For once unafraidI can go where life leads meAnd somehow I know I'll be strongFor once I can touchWhat my heart used to d ream ofLong before I knewSomeone warm like youCould make my dreams come trueFor once in my lifeI won't let sorrow hurt me Not like it's hurt me beforeFor once I've got someoneI know won't desert me'Cause I'm not alone anymoreFor once I can say This is mine, you can't take itAs long as I've got love I know I can make itFor once in my lifeI've got someone who needs m eAt least I can sayThis is mine, you can't take itAs long as I've got love I know I can make itFor once in my lifeI've go t someone who needs meFor once in my lifeI find someoneI've got someone who needs me