What You Need
Chord Overstreet Lyrics
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Fuck my head up, beg me to stay
How could I be better off without you?
When I'm not better off without you
Lie that you're done, like you gon' run
Like you don't love, I'm calling your bluff
Say the water's too rough
But I won't leave you when you're sinking
You say you're such a mess
I like the mess you make
Think you're too hot-headed
You're not that hard to tame
When your puzzled heart's
Missin' a piece or two
That's good enough for me
I love what's left of you
Oceans away, emotionally
Running in place, lying awake
You say your past is gonna cut me
Yeah, I can take a little beating
You say you're such a mess
I like the mess you make
Think you're too hot-headed
You're not that hard to tame
When your puzzled heart's
Missin' a piece or two
That's good enough for me
I love what's left of you
You say you're such a mess
I like the mess you make
Think you're too hot-headed
You're not that hard to tame
When your puzzled heart's
Missin' a piece or two
That's good enough for me
I love what's left of you
I love what's left of you
I love what's left of you
I love what's left of you
I love what's left of you
How could I be better off without you?
When I'm not better off without you
No, I'm not better off without you, yeah
You say you're such a mess
I like the mess you make
Think you're too hot-headed
You're not that hard to tame
When your puzzled heart's
Missin' a piece or two
That's good enough for me
I love what's left of you
I love what's left of you
I love what's left of you
I love what's left of you
I love what's left of you
The lyrics of Chord Overstreet's song "What You Need" revolves around a dysfunctional relationship, where the singer is ready to endure the struggles and imperfections of his partner because he loves her and is not better off without her. The lyrics describe a toxic cycle of fighting, breaking up, making up, and how the singer is willing to put up with his partner's negative traits for the sake of love. The song opens with the singer describing how his partner's actions create confusion and frustration for him. Still, he can't bring himself to leave her even when he knows she's not good for him.
In the chorus, the singer admits that his partner is a mess, but he loves her anyway. He accepts her flaws and the mess she leaves in her wake because he's in love with her. He argues that he can handle her hot-headedness, and he doesn't think she's that hard to tame. He's willing to stick around and wait for her to put the pieces of her heart back together, even if it takes a little beating. The song concludes with the same chorus, emphasizing that the singer is not better off without his partner, and he loves her for what's left of her.
Overall, the lyrics of "What You Need" portray the complexity and vulnerability of love. It demonstrates how love can make people endure difficult situations, bring out the best and the worst in them, and create strong connections between people.
Line by Line Meaning
Say what you say, push me away
You speak your mind and push me away with your words.
Fuck my head up, beg me to stay
You confuse me with your words but at the same time, you want me to stay.
How could I be better off without you?
You question how your life would improve without the presence of the person you love.
When I'm not better off without you
You realize that your life would not be better without that person.
Lie that you're done, like you gon' run
You pretend to be over the relationship and ready to leave.
Like you don't love, I'm calling your bluff
You act like you don't care, but I know you're lying.
Say the water's too rough
You use the excuse that the situation is too difficult to continue the relationship.
But I won't leave you when you're sinking
I will stay and support you even when things get tough for you.
You say you're such a mess
You admit to being a complicated and confusing person.
I like the mess you make
I love your unique qualities, even if they aren't conventional.
Think you're too hot-headed
You believe that you have a temper and can be difficult.
You're not that hard to tame
I believe that your temper is manageable and not a deal breaker.
When your puzzled heart's missing a piece or two
When you are feeling lost or incomplete, I will still be here for you.
That's good enough for me
I don't need you to be perfect, I love you just the way you are.
I love what's left of you
Despite any flaws or difficulties, I still love and accept you.
Oceans away, emotionally
You are distant and disconnected emotionally.
Running in place, lying awake
You feel stuck and restless in your life.
You say your past is gonna cut me
You warn me that your past traumas and problems may hurt me.
Yeah, I can take a little beating
Despite the potential hardships and pain, I am willing to endure it for you.
I love what's left of you
Despite any flaws or difficulties, I still love and accept you.
No, I'm not better off without you, yeah
You confirm that your life would not be improved without that person.
I love what's left of you
Despite any flaws or difficulties, I still love and accept you.
I love what's left of you
Despite any flaws or difficulties, I still love and accept you.
I love what's left of you
Despite any flaws or difficulties, I still love and accept you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alysa Maria Vanderheym, Chord Overstreet, Emily Weisband, Robert Grimaldi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Aaron Darrow
Once again, Chord has made my emotion come to reality with a song.
Sienna Carter
😁❤️❤️❤️❤️ chord overstreet is so awesome! So is Sam Evans too 😂
Priscilla Valdez
@artscape 23
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artscape 23
Yeah
Aquatic Dolphin
Not even surprised. It’s Chord Overstreet. He is always so amazing. I don’t even have words. He keeps blowing me away...AND IM FROM AUSTRALIA
DaDaddy
im from canada
Aquatic Dolphin
footyfan101ful Yea! He played Sam Evans, awesome show and amazing character
sharone_dream
Hey Aussie gang!! You guys realise he played Sam on Glee?
Mikayla Grosse
🇦🇺🇦🇺
Anna Scahuble
Hell fucken yeah 🇦🇺🇦🇺🎶🎶