Because I Love Her

This is Derek's lament for his beloved Odette, which is the only solo piece Derek has in the entire trilogy, though I am sad that it isn't Howard McGillin doing the singing this time round (he was the voice of Derek in the first The Swan Princess only.) It's an important song to remind the audience just how much Derek loves Odette, especially in foreshadowing what happens later on in the movie. Thanks to Eve for sending me the lyrics.

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Isn't it enough that I fight the dragons
That I fight the villains and win the prize
Isn't it enough that I run the kingdom
Solve everyone's problems, direct and advise
Why must I also get down on my knees and apologize?

Because I love her, I need her
Like Earth needs the sun
I need the one I love
To keep my hope bright
My head right
My heart fighting on
Until I am back in her arms

Because I love her, I need her
Like summer needs rain
To grow and sustain each day
I hear her singing
And bringing her strength to my soul
Until I am back in her arms

Miles apart Yet still my heart
Can hear her melody
I'm more that sure
That I can't endure
Without her love for me

Because I love her and need her
Like I need to breathe
Did Adam need Eve like this
Now I see clearly
I nearly gave up all I had
So whatever our differences were
I'll bid them goodbye
I'll give love a try
And all because I love her