I Need You Tonight
Ed Drewett Lyrics

(Hello?)
Opening with a phone call, the singer greets the woman he's speaking with.

Hello babe, what's happening, you cool?
The singer asks the woman how she's doing and if everything is going well for her.

(Ah yeah you alright? What's happening?)
The singer confirms that the woman is okay and asks what's new.

Yeah I'm good, what's goin' on?
The woman responds that she's fine and asks what the artist needs.

(Yeah, nothing er chillin')
The woman responds that nothing much is happening and she's just relaxing.

Alright, what you up to later?
The singer asks what the woman has planned for later and if they can meet up.

(Oh yeah about that, um, dya know what I'm really busy can I call you back?)
The woman declines the invitation, saying she's busy and will get back to the singer later.

This ain't so stereotypical man, not for a stereotypical man, It should be me that wants to get rid of you instead it's you that don't give a damn (what?) It was meant to be a one night 'ting, nothing more than a little one night fling, now when I'm in need you're the one I ring I (I need you tonight)
The artist explains how the situation is not typical for a man like him, as usually men are the ones who want to break off relationships. However, in this case, it's the woman who doesn't seem to care. The artist reveals that their relationship was only meant to be physical but now he finds himself needing her company.

But she's playing hard to get, brunette with such class she's hard to forget, see at first I wasn't after her heart but I couldn't stop thinking about her after I left. I'm beginning to lose my cool, it appears in love I have fallen (whoops!) I'm ready to put my all in and all she does is ignore my calls!
The artist describes how the woman he's after is playing games with him, but he can't stop thinking about her. He admits to falling in love and wanting to give everything to her, but she's not responding to his attempts at communication.

She's everything I want, but all that I don't need
The artist acknowledges that the woman represents everything he wants, but he knows deep down that she's not good for him.

How can she be so hot, yet be so cold to me
The singer wonders how the woman can be both attractive and distant at the same time.

How can it be so wrong, and yet it feels so right
Despite knowing that the situation is not healthy for him, the artist admits that he can't help but feel drawn to the woman.

I wish I never, but I need you tonight!
The singer expresses regret for getting involved with the woman but also admits that he still wants her.

This lady is driving me crazy, she blows hot and cold like the AC. I just can't figure her out next time I'm with her I'm pinning her down (Oi) I'm gonna' find out if she's on it or not (not, not) 'cos all of this shit is long (long, long) See I front like I'm okay but I'm not, I'm being played at my own game and it's long (long blud). I ain't no ediot, I'm pro I'm no intermediate so next time she phones me I ain't even gonna pick up the phone to speak in it (ring) nope, swear down, (ring) wait a minute, that's her now..
The singer admits that the woman is confusing him, as she doesn't seem to be giving him straight answers. He plans to confront her and find out her true intentions. The singer is frustrated because he feels like he's being played by someone who he thought he had control over. Despite pretending to be okay, the situation is actually bothersome for the singer. He ends the verse saying that he won't answer her next phone call, but as the phone rings, he changes his mind and answers.

She's everything I want, but all that I don't need
The singer repeats his earlier sentiment, that the woman represents everything he wants but knows she's not good for him.

How can she be so hot, yet be so cold to me
The artist again wonders how the woman can be both attractive and distant at the same time.

How can it be so wrong, and yet it feels so right
Despite knowing that the situation is not healthy for him, the artist admits that he can't help but feel drawn to the woman.

I wish I never, but I need you tonight!
The singer expresses regret for getting involved with the woman but also admits that he still wants her.

I need you, I need you
The singer repeats his need for the woman's company.

I need you, I need you
The artist again repeats his need for the woman's company.

I need you, I want you,
The artist expresses his desire for the woman.

Won't stop until I've got you,
The artist declares that he won't give up until he's won the woman over.

There's nothing that I won't do,
The singer says that he's willing to do anything to be with the woman.

I need you tonight,
The artist repeats his urgency for the woman's company.

Look, I ain't never been the type to be this (no) I ain't never been the type to be with, she's exposin' a side of me that, I'm tryna' fight, I'm tryna' hide! My pride, I'm tryna' find it, but ain't seen it I'm an edjit, I know I can't help it im fiending!
The singer admits that the woman is bringing out a different side of him that he's not used to. He's trying to resist his feelings and preserve his pride but it's difficult because he can't help wanting her.

(I need you tonight)
The singer reiterates his need for the woman's company.

She's everything I want, but all that I don't need
The singer again repeats that the woman represents everything he wants but knows she's not good for him.

How can she be so hot, yet be so cold to me
The artist repeats his confusion over the woman's mixed signals.

How can it be so wrong, and yet it feels so right
The artist repeats his internal conflict of knowing that the situation is wrong but still wanting the woman.

I wish I never, but I need you tonight!
The singer repeats his regret for getting into the messy situation but still needing the woman's company.