So why do I find it so difficult to let my feelings unfold
 Had I the courage to tell you I'd promise you this

 If that's what you need
 I'll be the river I'll be the mountain always beside you
 If that's what you need
 I will be stronger I will be braver than ever before

 When you came along and turned it all around
 I promised myself I wouldn't tell you
 Until we stood on solid ground
 Holding the candle between us I'll tell you this

 If that's what you need
 I'll be the river I'll be the mountain always beside you
 If that's what you need
 I will be stronger I will be braver than ever before

 And if there's any kind of danger
 I hear you calling out my name
 You can follow in my footsteps
 And I will lead you safely back again

 I never understood you however hard I tried
 But it took me a while until I realised
 That all of the problems were mine
 Holding you nearer to me to tell you this

 If that's what you need
 I'll be the river I'll be the mountain always beside you
 If that's what you need
 I will be stronger I will be braver than ever before
 And when things go wrong
 I'll be your conscience there to remind you all of your life
 When you go wrong
 I'll be the reason you'll be protected all of your days