I Need You
°¬ÀòÎ÷ÑÇ¿­Ë¹Alicia Keys Lyrics


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Na na na na no
No no no
Na na na na no
No no no

The sand loves when, the waves come
The sky can't wait, for the light of the sun
So how could you, look me in my eye
And not see what what I feel inside
Tell me how could you, doubt the fact that I
I love you,
I love you

Don't you ever, think like that.
Don't you ever, never do that?
There will never be two things, that go together better
Than you and me

North needs south east needs west,
And no needs, yes yes yes
Up needs down life needs death,
And no needs, yes yes yes

I need you
I need you
I need you
You, I need you
No no no
So how could you
Look me in my eye
And not see what what I feel inside
Tell me how could you
Doubt the fact that I
I love you,
I love you

Don't you ever,
Think like that
Don't you ever,
Never do that?
There will never be two things
That go together better
Than you and me

North needs south east needs west,
And no needs,
Yes yes yes
Up needs down life needs death,
And no needs,
Yes yes yes

I need you
Oh baby I need you
No no no
Everyday, I need you
Na na na na no
You, I need you
No no no
Hey hey hey
I need you
No no no
Hey hey hey




Like the desert needs the rain
Like joy needs pain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alicia Keys's song I Need You express the depth of love and commitment felt towards someone. The first stanza symbolizes the harmonious relationship between nature's elements, the sand, waves, sky, and sun. Keys connects this to her relationship with her loved one, questioning how they could not see what she feels inside. The chorus reinforces the point that there will never be two things that fit together better than the two of them. The last stanza compares their need for each other to essential opposites that can't exist without each other, like life and death, north and south, or up and down. Keys repeats the phrase "I need you" throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of her significant other in her life.


Overall, the song is about the desperate desire to be with someone, acknowledging the necessity of their presence in her life. The comparisons made throughout the song highlight the complementary nature of their relationship, emphasizing how well they fit together. The repetition of the phrase "I need you" emphasizes how deeply ingrained their bond is.


Line by Line Meaning

Na na na na no
The singer is vocalizing a nonsensical sound.


No no no
The singer repeats the negative word to express disagreement.


The sand loves when, the waves come
The sand enjoys the presence of the waves.


The sky can't wait, for the light of the sun
The sky eagerly anticipates the arrival of the sun's light.


So how could you, look me in my eye
The singer questions how their partner could face them with doubts.


And not see what what I feel inside
The singer believes that their emotions are evident.


Tell me how could you, doubt the fact that I
The singer asks for justification of their partner's distrust.


I love you,
The singer affirms their affection.


I love you
Reiteration of the singer's deep feelings.


Don't you ever, think like that.
The singer commands their partner to stop thinking negatively.


Don't you ever, never do that?
The singer repeats the previous command for emphasis.


There will never be two things, that go together better
The singer believes they and their partner are a perfect match.


Than you and me
The singer identifies themselves and their partner as this matching pair.


North needs south east needs west,
The singer lists things that are counterparts to emphasize the necessity of their partner to their own self.


And no needs, yes yes yes
The singer reiterates the idea that opposites attract and balance each other out.


Up needs down life needs death,
The singer continues to list paired concepts.


I need you
The singer avows their need for their partner.


Oh baby I need you
The singer repeats and elaborates on their need for their partner.


Everyday, I need you
The singer emphasizes how frequently they require their partner.


Hey hey hey
The singer vocalizes another non-specific, attention-grabbing noise.


Like the desert needs the rain
The singer uses a simile to describe how much they need their partner.


Like joy needs pain
The singer continues the simile to reinforce their dependence on their partner.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALICIA AUGELLO-COOK, ALICIA J AUGELLO-COOK, MARK BATSON, PAUL L GREEN, HAROLD SPENCER JR LILLY, HAROLD LILLY JR

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rebekah s

this song was what I'd listen to on repeat and cry my heart out years ago when I was secretly dating my boyfriend. my parents didn't approve but we continued seeing each other. every day it killed me to have to be keeping what made me so happy a secret. I hated living with the ultimatum. one night we were discovered and after a big blow out with my family we ran away together. we eloped, and have now been together for almost 5 yrs with two little ones. this song always meant so much to me

"I was wondering maybe, could I make you my baby? if we do the unthinkable would it make us look crazy or would it be so beautiful ? either way I'm saying, if you ask me I'm ready."

he asked me. I was ready. and its beautiful.

Alma Bektesevic

You are so brave!! I love that you put your feelings listened to your heart put yourself first before anyone else. I do hope you reconnect with your family and that they eventually accept him.

Fawn omenal

Rebekah Schaad your comment made me tear up. So happy for you and your love. ✨💖✨

La Bambina Legazpi

Ooo that took some serious guts chica! But you know what in this life time we get very few chances to be happy with someone who will move heaven & earth for us, & when that moment comes you gotta snatch it up & run like the wind!!! I’m so happy that you & your honey are still together after all this time!! God was looking out for you both & blessed you with 2 beautiful babies! I’m sorry your folks made hard for you guys in the beginning & basically put you in a position where you had to lie & sneak around, I’m sorry but they were wrong for that because love should never be a secret & they should’ve never put you in a position in which y’all had to runaway to get married weddings are supposed to be a time to come together & celebrate 2 lives coming together. But nonetheless you guys made it!!!! Stay strong girl!! God bless! 🙏🤗😁😘😍❤️

Tausha magee

I love that song I been listening to this song

Jay from MeloWorld

😍😍😍😍

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GeeWizGrl

Is it weird that I listen to songs like this and connect with them, and yet I've never felt this way about someone?

C.s.h

Youre just empathetic(: that's a really good trait to have

Anie

TheWittFactor One day you will.

Tosha Barr

Me too!!!

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