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I Need You
Gable Price and Friends Lyrics


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I broke my wrist
punching through a wall in the parsonage
The congregation can't see me crying
I've got a swollen eye
from wrestlin my demons every night
And uncle screwtape won't be my last one
I've got 2 spare tires,
and far more county lines than exit signs
I'm on this road till the engine dies
I need you



If I'm being honest,
I haven't been honest in a couple odd years now
I need you
If the land that I take is another step away from you I don't want it
Ive got a heavy foot, and were pushing 95
I'm speeding down your road until the engine dies
I need you
Righteous Rage
Hold me deep inside the tension every day
Can anger be holy if you don't let it eat clean through you?
I'm a optimist
When I close my eyes and clinch my fist
And If pains in the mindset, than so is denial
If I'm being honest,
I haven't been honest in a couple odd years now
I need you
If the land that I take is another step away from you I don't want it
Ive got a heavy foot, and were pushing 95
I'm speeding down your road until the engine dies
I need you
You gotta let it hurt
Our image is the only thing we're worth
His is the kingdom and yours is the church
Smile with your teeth
Your bruises make a lovely accessory
Have some guts kid, this is ministry
Have some guys kid, this is ministry
I need you
I need you
I need you
If I'm being honest,
I haven't been honest in a couple odd years now
I need you
If the land that I take is another step away from you I don't want it
Ive got a heavy foot, and were pushing 95
I'm speeding down your road until the engine dies
I need you
I need you
I need you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "I Need You" by Gable Price and Friends reveal a deeply emotional struggle of the singer. From the opening line, "I broke my wrist punching through a wall in the parsonage," it's clear that the singer is going through some significant turmoil. The subsequent lines provide additional context. The singer is taking on "demons" and struggling to keep them at bay, which has led to physical harm.


Despite being a part of a congregation, the singer feels isolated in their struggles. They feel the need to put on a brave face and not show any vulnerability. The line "The congregation can't see me crying" shows that the singer is putting on a brave facade even though they are hurting inside.


The chorus, "I need you," is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's sense of desperation. They are crying out for help, but it's not clear who they are addressing. It could be a higher power, a loved one, or the audience, but whoever it is, the message is clear: the singer needs support to get through their struggles.


Overall, "I Need You" is a powerful reflection on the challenges individuals face when struggling with inner demons. The song highlights the importance of seeking help, and the consequences of trying to deal with challenges alone. The lyrics are emotional and raw, perfectly capturing the pain of someone who is struggling to keep it together.


Line by Line Meaning

I broke my wrist punching through a wall in the parsonage
I got so angry and upset that I punched a wall and broke my wrist.


The congregation can't see me crying
I'm struggling so much, but I can't let anyone see how much I'm hurting.


I've got a swollen eye from wrestlin my demons every night
I've been battling my own demons every single night, and it's taking a toll on me.


And uncle screwtape won't be my last one
I've had many demons to fight and even more difficult times to come.


I've got 2 spare tires, and far more county lines than exit signs
I'm always on the road, traveling from place to place, and I'm always prepared to keep going.


I'm on this road till the engine dies
I'm committed to this journey, even if it's going to be a long and difficult one.


I need you
I am in desperate need of help and support.


If I'm being honest, I haven't been honest in a couple odd years now
I've been lying to myself and others for a long time now, and I need to start being truthful.


If the land that I take is another step away from you I don't want it
I don't want to go any further away from you with my actions and my choices.


Ive got a heavy foot, and were pushing 95
I'm moving quickly through life, and I'm not sure if it's in the right direction.


Righteous Rage
I feel a deep sense of anger and frustration toward what's happening in my life.


Hold me deep inside the tension every day
I'm carrying this tension and anger with me every single day, and it's not going away.


Can anger be holy if you don't let it eat clean through you?
I'm questioning whether my anger is justified, or if I'm holding onto it too tightly.


I'm a optimist when I close my eyes and clinch my fist
I try to stay positive, but sometimes it's hard to keep that mindset.


And If pains in the mindset, than so is denial
Denying that anything is wrong is just as much of a problem as feeling the pain in the first place.


You gotta let it hurt
Sometimes, you just have to feel the pain and let it do its work, rather than trying to distract yourself from it.


Our image is the only thing we're worth
We put too much stock in how we look to others, rather than focusing on our own well-being.


His is the kingdom and yours is the church
We need to remember to stay connected to our faith, and not get lost in the details of the church itself.


Smile with your teeth, your bruises make a lovely accessory
We often try to hide our pain and struggles, but sometimes it's more important to be honest and let others see our weaknesses.


Have some guts kid, this is ministry
Being a part of ministry means being brave and vulnerable, even when it's scary.


I need you
I am still in desperate need of help and support.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BETHEL MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Brandon Lake, David Funk, David Leonard, Gable Price, Kristene DiMarco

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