I am throwing punches in the air I can sweat and curse but nobody's there You said you'd find me no matter how I got lost Where were you when I needed you most I am standing at the corner again Watching two roads cross, twist and bend You stood behind me no matter which way I chose Where were you when I needed you most Where were you when I needed you most It is easy to lie together at night In the darkness, trouble is easy to hide You said you'd stay here until the daylight rose But where were you when I needed you most Where were you when I needed you most Oh, where were you when I needed you most Where were you when I needed you most Where were you