I Thank You
Ben Liebrand Lyrics


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A-E-A-E-I-O-U-U I sometimes cry
A-E-A-E-I-O-U-U I sometimes cry

You tell me that you love me every day
When we're alone I really feel in love
But when you're out with friends I see a change
You treat me bad, I feel like second best
I want your love (I want your love)
Give me your love, girl (give me your love)
That's how I feel, I want to be real
I want your love (I want your love)
Give me your love, girl (give me your love)
I need your touch and I, I owe you so much

A-E-A-E-I-O-U-U I sometimes cry
(Oh) A-E (I really care)A-E-I (I really care) O-U-U
(I really care, care, care) I sometimes lie

Do you realize some things you say
I know you do, it makes me so confused
I'm sure this ain't the way that love should be
Let's get it right, it's much too good to lose

I want your love (I want your love)
Give me your love, girl (give me your love)
That's how I feel, I want to be real
I want your love (I want your love)
Give me your love, girl (give me your love)
I need your touch and I owe you so much

A-E-A-E-I-O-U-U I sometimes lie
(Girl) A-E (I really care)A-E-I (I really care) O-U-U
(I really care, care, care) I sometimes lie
(Girl) A-E (I really care)A-E-I (I really care) O-U-U
(I really care, care, care) I sometimes lie

I need your love, I want your love, give me your love (give me your love)
I need your love, I want your love, give me your love

Girl (girl), I know I owe you so much
But I can't pay you
With just, with just one touch
And girl, I know you care
I'll never love another
To that, to that I'll swear

A-E-A-E (I owe you girl) I-O-U-U, I sometimes lie, yeah




A-E-A-E (I owe you girl) I-O-U-U, (owe you girl) I sometimes cry (oh)
A-E-A-E-I-O-U-U I sometimes lie

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ben Liebrand's song "I Need You" discuss the complexities of a romantic relationship. The chorus of the song features the repetition of the nonsensical phrase "A-E-A-E-I-O-U-U," which is followed by the admission that the singer "sometimes cry" and "sometimes lie." The lyrics suggest that the singer's partner is inconsistent in the way they treat them. The singer states that when they are alone, they feel loved, but when their partner is with friends, there is a noticeable change in their behavior. The singer feels like they are not the priority, as they are treated poorly and made to feel like they are "second best."


However, the singer still wants their partner's love and touch. The lyrics express the desire to "be real" with their partner and to have a relationship that is "too good to lose." The song culminates in a declaration that the singer owes their partner a great deal, but cannot repay them with just one touch. They promise to love only the person they are with, and the song ends on a repetition of the chorus.


Overall, "I Need You" explores the challenges of being in a relationship where one feels neglected or ignored at times. The lyrics express a desire for consistency and love, while also acknowledging the complexity of human emotions and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

A-E-A-E-I-O-U-U I sometimes cry
Sometimes I cry


A-E-A-E-I-O-U-U I sometimes cry
Sometimes I cry


You tell me that you love me every day
You say you love me every day


When we're alone I really feel in love
I feel in love when we're alone


But when you're out with friends I see a change
You change when you're with friends


You treat me bad, I feel like second best
You treat me badly and I feel like I'm not your top priority


I want your love (I want your love)
I want your love


Give me your love, girl (give me your love)
Give me your love


That's how I feel, I want to be real
I want to be true to my feelings


I need your touch and I, I owe you so much
I need your touch and I feel indebted to you


Do you realize some things you say
Do you know what you're saying


I know you do, it makes me so confused
You know, but it confuses me anyway


I'm sure this ain't the way that love should be
This isn't how love should be


Let's get it right, it's much too good to lose
Let's fix it, we have too much to lose


I need your love (I want your love), give me your love, girl (give me your love)
I need your love, give it to me


That's how I feel, I want to be real
I want to be true to my feelings


I want your love (I want your love)
I want your love


Give me your love, girl (give me your love)
Give me your love


I need your touch and I owe you so much
I need your touch and I feel indebted to you


A-E-A-E-I-O-U-U I sometimes lie
Sometimes I lie


(Girl) A-E (I really care)A-E-I (I really care) O-U-U
I really care about you


(I really care, care, care) I sometimes lie
Sometimes I lie


(Girl) A-E (I really care)A-E-I (I really care) O-U-U
I really care about you


(I really care, care, care) I sometimes lie
Sometimes I lie


I need your love, I want your love, give me your love (give me your love)
I need your love, give it to me


I need your love, I want your love, give me your love
I need your love, give it to me


Girl (girl), I know I owe you so much
I know I owe you a lot


But I can't pay you
But I can't repay you


With just, with just one touch
With just one touch, it's not enough


And girl, I know you care
And I know you care


I'll never love another
I'll never love anyone else


To that, to that I'll swear
I promise that


A-E-A-E (I owe you girl) I-O-U-U, I sometimes lie, yeah
Sometimes I lie and I owe you


A-E-A-E (I owe you girl) I-O-U-U, (owe you girl) I sometimes cry (oh)
Sometimes I cry and I owe you


A-E-A-E-I-O-U-U I sometimes lie
Sometimes I lie




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Austin Roberts, Kerry Chater, ARTHUR HENRY BAKER, JOHN ROBIE

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Comments from YouTube:

@MacJunk

Jaarmix 1986, ik heb 'm grijs gedraaid. 25 jaar na dato staat die mix nog steeds als een huis. Toptijd met topmuziek. Deze uitzending van Tineke heb ik destijds ook gezien vanwege Ben.

@WillemvandenOever

Ondanks de geluids en beeldkwaliteit weer een geweldig leuk iets om weer eens te zien en horen. De duur van het tweede (dit) deel is vast niet perongeluk gekozen ;)

@Dorianday2007

Now in Stereo he,he,he! ^^ This Sound remember me @ Cambridge/ London 1986! :-P Best Sound from the 1986's I have this Grandmix 1986 on Audio Tape and VHS Tape 45Minutes Non-Stop! :-P Grüsse aus CH-Zürich! ^^

@MISTERT31

Still one of the best Grandmixes of Uncle Ben, of course influenced by the song collection of the year 1986. The background info just adds an extra retro aspect to the mix. Cheers!

@Visbach

Tja, dat is het betere werk. In die tijd begon ik wat te 'mixen' met de PAUSE knop van mijn casettedeck van Radiola (Philips). Hahahaha, wat leuk om dit te zien, bedankt Meowbay!

@Dorianday2007

Aha okay! :-) Grüsse aus CH-Zürich! :-)

@Meowbay

Still, it's a badly re-encoded video and audio from my original FLV upload. Crappy thinking by YouTube, to be honest... (they should have left my upload alone!)

@kingtubbyleeperry

@bergblauw Midnight Star - Headlines

@RW-Navigator

wauw this guys has skill. this is the real shit even without headphones. and the danceing in that time sure was cheesy XD

@MichaelvanT

Cause i can do it in the mix...... in the mix in the mix in the mix

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