Born in Skewen, South Wales, Tyler rose to prominence with her first hit single "Lost in France" in 1976. She signed a management deal with British songwriters Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe, who wrote and co-produced Tyler's first four studio albums between 1977 and 1981. "It's a Heartache" became Tyler's first US hit, with worldwide sales in excess of 6 million.
In 1982, Tyler signed with CBS/Columbia and began working with producer-songwriter Jim Steinman. He wrote her biggest career hit, "Total Eclipse of the Heart", and produced its parent album, "Faster Than the Speed of Night" (1983), and the follow-up, "Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire" (1986). Both albums were noted for their bombastic pop-rock production and melodramatic lyrics. Tyler's next album, "Hide Your Heart" (1988), was produced by Desmond Child and included several tracks that later became hits for other artists, including "The Best" for Tina Turner and "Save Up All Your Tears" for Cher.
Tyler leaned further into a commercial pop sound in the 1990s. She signed with Hansa Records and recorded her next album, "Bitterblue" (1991), with an assortment of producers including Giorgio Moroder, Roy Bittan and Dieter Bohlen. Her subsequent albums "Angel Heart" (1992)" and "Silhouette in Red" (1993) were recorded almost exclusively with Bohlen.
Towards the end of the 90s, Tyler moved to East West Records and recorded the albums "Free Spirit" (1995) and "All in One Voice" (1998). She continued to experiment with cross-genre sounds in the 2000s, recording the covers album "Heart Strings" (2003) with the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2004, Tyler began recording in Paris with producer Jean Lahcène, beginning with a re-recording of "Total Eclipse of the Heart" which topped the charts in France and Belgium. Tyler promoted her subsequent albums "Simply Believe" (2004) and "Wings" (2005) with a world tour and the release of her first concert film Bonnie on Tour.
Tyler spent the following eight years concentrating on her live work before returning to the studio for "Rocks and Honey" (2013). The album includes her UK Eurovision entry "Believe in Me". In 2018, Tyler reunited with David Mackay, who produced Tyler's first two albums in the 1970s, for her latest releases "Between the Earth and the Stars" (2019) and "The Best Is Yet to Come" (2021).
Tyler has contributed to several film soundtracks. Her most notable recording is "Holding Out for a Hero" which featured in Footloose, and has since become synonymous with action sequences, having later appeared in Shrek 2, Loki, and in numerous movie trailers. In 1984, Tyler sang the track "Here She Comes" for Giorgio Moroder's restoration of Fritz Lange's Metropolis, a recording which led to Tyler's third Grammy nomination.
Need Your Love So Bad
Bonnie Tyler Lyrics
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I need someone's arms to hold and squeeze me tight
Now, when the night begins, whoa, I'm at an end
Because I need your love so bad
I need some lips to feel next to mine
Need someone to stand up to stand up and tell me when I'm lyin'
And when the lights are low and it's time to go
That's when I need your love so bad
or write it on a piece of paper, woman so it can be read to me
Tell me that you love me and stop drivin' me mad
whoa, because I I need your love so bad
Need a soft voice just to talk to me at night
Don't want you to worry, baby
I know we can make everything alright
Listen to my plea, baby, come on bring it to me
'Cause I need your love so bad
Baby, I need, I need woman, I need your love so bad
The lyrics to Bonnie Tyler's song "Need Your Love So Bad" convey the deep-seated desire for love and companionship that can seem insurmountable when one is feeling lonely and vulnerable. The singer is desperately seeking comfort and connection in the arms of another person. The opening line, "Need someone's hand to lead me through the night," expresses a sense of being lost and needing guidance. The subsequent lines reveal an overwhelming hunger for physical touch, emotional support, and attention.
The chorus emphasizes the intensity of this need: "Because I need your love so bad." The repetition of "need" underscores the desperation of the situation, while the word "bad" adds a sense of urgency and desperation to the plea. The second verse adds another layer by suggesting that the singer not only needs physical touch but also emotional honesty: "Need someone to stand up to stand up and tell me when I'm lyin'." This line demonstrates the singer's willingness to be vulnerable and honest with a partner, seeking a mutual connection based on trust and communication.
Overall, the song is a powerful representation of the universal human desire for love and connection. The lyrics are simple, but the emotion behind them is raw and relatable. The melody complements the lyrics by conveying a sense of yearning and longing that echoes the singer's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Need someone's hand to lead me through the night
I feel lost and scared, and I need someone to guide and comfort me.
I need someone's arms to hold and squeeze me tight
I need physical affection and intimacy to feel loved and secure.
Now, when the night begins, whoa, I'm at an end
I feel helpless and alone when darkness falls and I'm without the one I love.
Because I need your love so bad
My intense longing and desire for your love is overpowering and all-consuming.
I need some lips to feel next to mine
I crave the sensation of kissing and being close to someone I love.
Need someone to stand up to stand up and tell me when I'm lyin'
I need someone who will be honest with me and keep me accountable when I'm not truthful.
And when the lights are low and it's time to go
In moments of intimacy and vulnerability, I feel the most intense need for your love.
That's when I need your love so bad
This is the moment when my longing for your love is strongest and most urgent.
So why don't you give it up, baby and bring it home to me
I'm pleading with you to come to me and give me the love I so desperately crave.
Or write it on a piece of paper, woman so it can be read to me
If you can't be here with me right now, I'll take any form of communication from you just to feel closer to you.
Tell me that you love me and stop drivin' me mad
Your love is what I need to feel sane and whole, so please express it to me without hesitation.
whoa, because I I need your love so bad
My need for your love is so intense and overwhelming that it consumes my thoughts and feelings constantly.
Need a soft voice just to talk to me at night
I desire the soothing and comforting sound of your voice to calm me and make me feel loved.
Don't want you to worry, baby
I don't want my emotional turmoil and neediness to cause you stress or concern.
I know we can make everything alright
Despite my struggles, I have faith that our love and connection can overcome any obstacles we face.
Listen to my plea, baby, come on bring it to me
I'm begging you to hear my cry for love and to bring it to me in any way that you can.
'Cause I need your love so bad
Above all else, my need for your love defines me and drives me toward you.
Baby, I need, I need woman, I need your love so bad
There is nothing more vital or necessary to me than your love, and I will never stop craving or seeking it.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: MERTIS JOHN JR., WILLIAM EDWARD JOHN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Philip Kassabian
on Straight From The Heart
Yet another excellent Bonnie Tyler song.
Philip Kassabian
on Holding Out for a Hero
A great and fantastic song by Bonnie Tyler.