Need You Now
Adele and Darius Rucker Lyrics
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Scattered all around the floor
Reaching for the phone cause, I can't fight it anymore
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time
It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now
Said I wouldn't call, but I lost all control and I need you now
Another shot of whiskey, can't stop looking at the door
Wishing you'd come sweeping in the way you did before
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time
It's a quarter after one, I'm a little drunk
And I need you now
Said I wouldn't call but I lost all control and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now
Yes I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all
It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now
And I said I wouldn't call but I'm a little drunk and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now
I just need you now
Oh baby I need you now
The song "Need You Now" by Adele and Darius Rucker depicts the feeling of loneliness and desperation when missing someone. The lyrics describe the singer as being surrounded by memories of the person they miss, and unable to resist the urge to call that person even though they promised they wouldn't. The chorus, "It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now," shows the intense longing for connection and companionship. The second verse speaks to the use of alcohol to cope with the ache of missing someone, and the desire for that person to come back into their life the way they did before. The bridge is particularly poignant, expressing that even though being without the person hurts, it's better than feeling nothing at all.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of vulnerability and emotional rawness that many people can relate to. It speaks to the primal human need for connection and the emptiness that can come when that need is unfulfilled. The simple, yet powerful lyrics are accompanied by a beautiful melody that adds to the emotional impact of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Picture perfect memories
Reminders of our happy times are all over the place.
Scattered all around the floor
I am physically surrounded by these memories and they are in disarray.
Reaching for the phone cause, I can't fight it anymore
I am giving in to my desire to call you even though I know I shouldn't.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
I am curious if you ever think about me when I am thinking about you all the time.
For me it happens all the time
I constantly think about you and it's a regular occurrence for me.
It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now
It's late at night and I am overwhelmed with the need to talk to you.
Said I wouldn't call, but I lost all control and I need you now
I was trying not to reach out, but I couldn't help myself and it's because I miss you so much.
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now
I really don't know how I can move on without you, I am dependent on you.
Another shot of whiskey, can't stop looking at the door
I am trying to ease my feelings with alcohol, but my eyes are still searching for you.
Wishing you'd come sweeping in the way you did before
I am wishing that you would show up and rescue me again like you have in the past.
Yes I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all
I am willing to go through discomfort if the alternative is to not feel anything for you at all.
And I said I wouldn't call but I'm a little drunk and I need you now
I know I promised not to contact you, but my judgment is clouded by alcohol and my desire for you.
I just need you now
I am so desperate for your presence and attention right now.
Oh baby I need you now
I am expressing my strong emotional yearning for you and hoping that you will hear me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joshua Kear, Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dawnrobbins5877
Always expect greatness when Adele sings, but Darius completely impressed me. Love it!
@alika207
They are both amazing!
@hollyroxy25
Adele was a bit off key with this one
@alika207
@@hollyroxy25 yes, but that can happen to the best of us.
@Antonio.Andrade
One of the hardest jobs ever: singing alongside Adele. Wow!
@Endrit719
he actually nailed it
@ninam6372
I'm still listening to this... it's 2024
And I love this cover way more than the original song❤❤❤
@trucbidule3939
I 'm still listening to... worst comment of all time
@ninam6372
@@trucbidule3939 Chill! ;)
@moo7662
This is the last 2 people I expected to do a duet, and I'm sure as hell glad it exists