I Need Love
Cassie Lyrics


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You just a cold blooded killer
But charming personality
Shining like glitter
But it don't really matter
I know, I know
He's a certified player
I know, I know
Got thirty-one flavors

I need a man
I can have all to myself
I don't want to share him with
Nobody else
So you can keep the cars,
Credit cards and the crib
No I don't need your money
You can check out how I live

I need love
My heart needs love
But I can't give you a chance
And it's all because
I don't want to be
Hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt
I don't want to be
Hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt

So I don't need
I don't need, I don't need
I don't want to be
Hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt
I don't want to be
Hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt

I don't need a sugar daddy
To call me on the telephone
With a chick in the background
Sayin' he ain't coming
I know, I know
What's the use in fighting?
I know, I know
He don't even deny it

What's the point in wasting all of these goods?
I promise there'll come a time
When he wished he would
Have stuck around
But he's just a sucker now

You remind me of my
E-e-e-e-ex
I don't need another
E-e-e-e-ex
I'd rather be doing my thing

On my own
With nobody to answer to
Cause I'm grown

I need love
My heart needs love
But I can't give you a chance
And it's all because
I don't want to be
Hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt
I don't want to be
Hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt

So I don't need
I don't need, I don't need
I don't want to be
Hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt
I don't want to be
Hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt

[K-Young]
I need that real deal
Wanna know how it feels
To fall in love
A kind of love that's destined
For me
It's on its way
I won't be worried
So for now I'll just provided
For myself
So forget we ever met
I don't need your help
It's the crazy things you do
The things you do for love

I need love
My heart needs love
But I can't give you a chance
And it's all because
I don't want to be
Hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt
I don't want to be
Hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt

So I don't need
I don't need, I don't need
I don't want to be
Hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt




I don't want to be
Hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt

Overall Meaning

Cassie's song "I Need Love" is an emotional ballad about wanting to be loved but being afraid of being hurt. The lyrics are directed towards a former lover who is described as a "cold-blooded killer" with a charm that shines like glitter, but ultimately is not enough to keep the relationship going. Cassie acknowledges that the man in question is a "certified player" and has "thirty-one flavors", which is a metaphor for the different women he has been with. Despite this, Cassie still longs for a man to call her own with no one to share him with.


In the second verse, Cassie expresses her desire for a real love that's destined for her without any worries. She's grown and doesn't want to be hurt again, so she'll provide for herself and forget about the past. The song concludes with K-Young, who emphasizes the importance of finding real love that's worth the effort.


Overall, "I Need Love" emphasizes the importance of self-love and waiting for the right person to come along instead of settling for someone who constantly hurts us.


Line by Line Meaning

You just a cold blooded killer
You may have a killer instinct and a cold heart that makes it difficult to love someone.


But charming personality
Despite your cold exterior, you possess a charm that could attract people.


Shining like glitter
You are just like glitter that shines and catches everybody's attention.


But it don't really matter
However, your glitter and charm may not matter much to someone who wants something deeper and genuine like true love.


I know, I know
You have a feeling or intuition that the person you are attracted to may not be the right one for you.


He's a certified player
The person you like is someone who is known to play around, to seduce women, and to manipulate their emotions.


Got thirty-one flavors
He has had many experiences with women, relationships, and sex that must have given him thirty-one flavors or different kinds of pleasures, but also pains.


I need a man
You need a real man, someone who is honest, loyal, and willing to commit to a serious relationship.


I can have all to myself
You want a man who is exclusive to you, who is not sharing his love, time, or attention with any other woman.


I don't want to share him with nobody else
You are possessive and jealous, which means that you want to be the only one in his life, without any competition or threat from others.


So you can keep the cars,
You don't care about material things, such as cars, money, or properties, that your potential lover may offer you as a way to impress or seduce you.


Credit cards and the crib
These things don't matter to you because you value love above all else, and you don't want to compromise your standards or principles for anything else.


No I don't need your money
Money is not a currency of love, and you don't want to exchange your heart for anything else.


You can check out how I live
You are confident in your ability to take care of yourself, to live independently, and to enjoy your life without relying on any man or external validation.


My heart needs love
The essence of your innermost being or soul requires love, affection, and intimacy to feel complete, happy, and fulfilled.


But I can't give you a chance
You are afraid, skeptical, or hesitant to open your heart to someone new, to let your guard down, and to take a risk of being hurt again.


And it's all because
Your past experiences, traumas, or disappointments have left a mark on your heart and psyche, making it difficult to trust, to love, or to connect with someone else.


I don't want to be
You are expressing your fear, your vulnerability, and your apprehension about getting involved with someone who may not be the right fit or who may end up hurting you in the end.


Hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt
You are emphasizing the level, the intensity, and the duration of pain that you have experienced before, and that you want to avoid at all cost now.


I don't need
You are rejecting, dismissing, or denying the advances, the attentions, and the affections of someone who doesn't meet your standards or who doesn't resonate with your heart.


I don't want to be
You are reiterating your fear and pain, and your resolution not to let anyone else hurt you in the future, as you focus on your independence, your growth, and your self-love.


I need that real deal
You are still searching for that real, genuine, and authentic love that will make you feel safe, happy, and valued in a relationship.


Wanna know how it feels
You are curious, eager, and hopeful to experience that kind of love that you have been yearning for, and that you know will change your life.


To fall in love
You are expressing your desire to fall, to surrender, and to give yourself to someone who will respect, cherish, and appreciate you as a person, not just as an object of desire.


A kind of love that's destined
You believe in fate, in destiny, or in a divine plan that will bring you the love and the partner you deserve in your life.


For me
You are affirming your worth, your uniqueness, and your value as an individual who deserves love, respect, and happiness in her life.


It's on its way
You are optimistic, positive, and confident that your true love is coming, that you just have to be patient, open, and ready to receive it.


I won't be worried
You are not worried, anxious, or stressed about finding love, because you trust and believe in yourself, in your destiny, and in the universe to provide you with what you need.


So for now I'll just provided
You are taking care of yourself, your needs, your goals, and your dreams, as you focus on your personal growth, your happiness, and your fulfillment, without depending on anyone else.


For myself
You are your own hero, your own savior, and your own source of love, as you cultivate self-love, self-care, and self-worth in your life.


So forget we ever met
You are letting go, releasing, and moving on from the person who doesn't fit your criteria, who doesn't respect your boundaries, and who doesn't add value to your life.


It's the crazy things you do
You are aware of the mind games, the manipulation, and the emotional rollercoaster that your past lover or ex may have subjected you to, and that you don't want to experience again.


The things you do for love
You are reflecting on the sacrifices, the compromises, and the risks that you have taken in the name of love, and that you are willing to do again, but only for the right person and the right reasons.




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Used to wear this song out

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