When You Need My Love
Darryl Worley Lyrics


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Two in the morning, telephone rings
Somehow I knew who it was
?Cause baby, it's always the same old thing
When you need my love

You say it's over, it just ain't gonna work
This time you've had enough
Boy, I know you've been fighting with her
When you need my love

Oh, I wish I could just say no
And get you out of my heart
It must be nice to have some place to go
When your world falls apart

She'll call tomorrow with the same ole line
And you'll forget about us
I'll be lonely until the next time
When you need my love

Oh, I wish I could just say no
And get you out of my heart
It must be nice to have some place to go
When your world falls apart

Someday, someone's gonna love me true
And baby when he does
Then I wonder what you're gonna do
When you need my love

Someday, someone's gonna love me true
And baby when he does




Then I wonder what you're gonna do
When you need my love

Overall Meaning

The song "When You Need My Love" by Darryl Worley portrays the frustration and sadness of being the second choice in a relationship. The lyrics express the familiar scenario of receiving a call in the middle of the night from a former lover who has exhausted all other options and now seeks comfort from the singer. The singer is all too familiar with this situation and expresses a desire to move on, but is unable to resist the temptation of their former love's advances. The song depicts the singer as a victim of their own heart, as they long for the day when they will find true love and no longer be at the mercy of someone who only comes calling when they have nowhere else to turn.


The lyrics of "When You Need My Love" convey a sense of emotional exhaustion and longing for something more. The singer is constantly being pulled back into a relationship that they know is not healthy and has no future. The repeated refrain of "when you need my love" underscores the idea that the love in this relationship is conditional and based solely on the needs of the other person. The singer's desire to move on and find true love is juxtaposed with the bittersweet recognition that they will always be there for the other person when they need them.


Overall, "When You Need My Love" is a poignant and relatable song about the emotional toll of being the second choice in a relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of weariness and emotional exhaustion, as well as a longing for something more fulfilling.


Line by Line Meaning

Two in the morning, telephone rings
The singer receives a phone call from someone they know at an unexpected hour


Somehow I knew who it was
The singer has a good sense of who is calling them


?Cause baby, it's always the same old thing
The caller is likely seeking the singer's comfort in a familiar situation


When you need my love
The artist is only reached out to by this person when they need love and support


You say it's over, it just ain't gonna work
The caller is experiencing romantic troubles and believes their current relationship is coming to an end


This time you've had enough
The caller has had enough of the problems they're facing with their current relationship


Boy, I know you've been fighting with her
The person on the phone has likely gotten into an argument or fight with their partner


When you need my love
The caller is reaching out to the artist for support and love during this tough time


Oh, I wish I could just say no
The artist sometimes wishes they could refuse to help or provide love, but they can't help their feelings for this person


And get you out of my heart
The artist has feelings for this person which they can't easily get rid of, even when they disappoint them


It must be nice to have some place to go
The singer is envious that the caller has someone else to turn to, while they have nobody else to rely on


When your world falls apart
The caller is reaching out to the artist when they feel like everything in their life is falling apart


She'll call tomorrow with the same ole line
The caller's partner is likely to repeat the same situation or argument in the future, making the singer feel helpless


And you'll forget about us
The caller may forget about their conversations or interactions with the singer once their romantic situation blows over


I'll be lonely until the next time
The singer is aware that their relationship with the caller is conditional on the caller's needs, and they will be alone until the next crisis arises


When you need my love
The artist will only hear from the caller during their times of emotional need


Someday, someone's gonna love me true
The artist is hopeful that they will find someone who will love them unconditionally


And baby when he does
The singer is anticipating a future romantic partner and the happiness they will bring


Then I wonder what you're gonna do
The singer is curious about what the caller will do when they no longer need to depend on them for love and support


When you need my love
The artist knows that the caller will continue to reach out to them during their times of need until they find someone else to turn to for support and love




Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WYNN VARBLE, DARRYL WORLEY

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Nice Raptor

Two in the morning, telephone rings
Somehow I knew who it was
?Cause baby, it's always the same old thing
When you need my love

You say it's over, it just ain't gonna work
This time you've had enough
Boy, I know you've been fighting with her
When you need my love

Oh, I wish I could just say no
And get you out of my heart
It must be nice to have some place to go
When your world falls apart

She'll call tomorrow with the same ole line
And you'll forget about us
I'll be lonely until the next time
When you need my love

Oh, I wish I could just say no
And get you out of my heart
It must be nice to have some place to go
When your world falls apart

Someday, someone's gonna love me true
And baby when he does
Then I wonder what you're gonna do
When you need my love

Someday, someone's gonna love me true
And baby when he does
Then I wonder what you're gonna do
When you need my love



All comments from YouTube:

Zubair Siddiqui

Why this brilliant singer is so underrated I don't understand. Deserves much more than what he's got....
Love your music my brother Darryl Worley πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸŽΈπŸŽΈπŸŽΈ

Josh Doherty

Zubair Siddiqui yeah he is really underrated

Ken Giles

I was so upset that you were only given a 20 minute set at the Gulf Coast Jam in 2017. I love your music 🎼

77Wolf

"When you need my love". We've all had that one girl before. For me her name was Katie. It took me over 20 years to get over her and in some ways, i dont ever know if i will be 100% over her. Love is such a powerful emotion and the hurt that comes from it is equally strong.

Nattydread

Love Daryl, love this era of Country

Ronnie Westmoreland

To this day, this song is still one of my favorites. He’s one of the few unique sounding artists of the early 2000s. Definitely an underrated singer.

Tom Truitt

I love Darryl Worley's music. I am a veteran and appreciate that you honor those serving. I have a daughter named Savanna too, she is the same age. God Bless you Darryl.

Mike C

The steel in the bridge is fantastic. Great vocals on this whole song. Very underrated song (and artist).

Curtis Witty

Possibly the best country song ever written. Awesome

JOE OHHBOY

GOD how I love this song !! Incredible lyrics and melody. It fits so many people's experience ,including mine.

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