i was lost and alone trying to grow 
makin` my way down that long winding road 
had no reason or rhyme like a song out of time 
and there you were standing in front of my eyes 
how could i be such a fool to let go of love and break all of the rules? girl, 
when you walked out that door left a hole in my heart and now i know for sure 

you`re the air that i breathe 
girl you`re all that i need 
and i wanna thank you lady 
you`re the words that i read 
you`re the light that i see 
and you`re love is all that i need 

i was searching in vain 
playin` your game had no one else but myself left to blame 
you came into my world 
no diamond or pearls could ever replace what you gave to me girl 

just like a castle of sand 
girl, i almost let love slip right out of my hand 
and just like a flower needs rain 
i will stand by your side through the joy and the pain 

you`re the air that i breathe 
girl you`re all that i need 
and i wanna thank you lady 
you`re the words that i read 
you`re the light that i see 
and you`re love is all that i need 

your the song that i sing 
girl, you`re my everything 
and i wanna thank you lady you`re all that i need, girl 
you`re the air that i breathe, yeah and i wanna thank you, lady