When She Loved Me
Sarah McLachlan · Other Songs - Sarah McLachlan
When somebody loved me
everything was beautiful.
Every hour we spent together
lives within my heart.
And when she was sad
I was there to dry her tears.
And when she was happy so was I.
When she loved me.
Through the summer and the fall
we had each other, that was all.
Just she and I together,
like it was meant to be.
And when she was lonely
I was there to comfort her.
And I knew that she loved me.
So the years went by.
I stayed the same,
but she began to drift away
I was left alone.
Still I waited for the day
when she'd say "I will always love you."
Lonely and forgotten,
never thought she'd look my way.
And she smiled at me and held me
just like she used to do.
Like she loved me.
When she loved me.
When somebody loved me
everything was beautiful.
Every hour we spent together
lives within my heart.
When she loved me...
everything was beautiful.
Every hour we spent together
lives within my heart.
And when she was sad
I was there to dry her tears.
And when she was happy so was I.
When she loved me.
Through the summer and the fall
we had each other, that was all.
Just she and I together,
like it was meant to be.
And when she was lonely
I was there to comfort her.
And I knew that she loved me.
So the years went by.
I stayed the same,
but she began to drift away
I was left alone.
Still I waited for the day
when she'd say "I will always love you."
Lonely and forgotten,
never thought she'd look my way.
And she smiled at me and held me
just like she used to do.
Like she loved me.
When she loved me.
When somebody loved me
everything was beautiful.
Every hour we spent together
lives within my heart.
When she loved me...
When She Loved Me
Sarah McLachlan's "When She Loved Me" stands as a poignant centerpiece of her 1988 debut album, Surfacing. The track exemplifies the singer-songwriter's signature style, blending acoustic guitar with ethereal vocals to explore themes of heartbreak and longing. Released during a pivotal era for alternative rock, the recording captures the raw emotional vulnerability that defined McLachlan's early career. While the song often appears in compilations and covers, its original placement on Surfacing established it as a defining work of her catalogue. The composition remains a staple in her discography, frequently performed live and recognized for its melodic simplicity and lyrical depth.