The current incarnation of the band includes Jones, lead vocalist Kelly Hansen, bass guitarist Jeff Pilson and multi-instrumentalist Tom Gimbel.
With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 75 million. Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including Juke Box Hero, Feels Like The First Time, Urgent, Head Games, Say You Will, Cold as Ice, Hot Blooded, and the worldwide #1 hit, I Want To Know What Love Is, Foreigner continues to rock the charts more than thirty years into the game.
I Need You
Foreigner Lyrics
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Oh with you I could change
This misguided goal I've been livin'
Anything, anything, you might need or desire
Just call on me, 'cause my heart's on fire
And I need you
Do you need me too?
Many is the time I've cursed the lord's creations
Ah but you touched my hand
I loved this new sensation
It was very strange, what a change
Of you I did not tire
So call on me, my heart's on fire
Well I need you
Do you need me too? need me too?
Yes I need you, ah
Yes I need you
Oh I need you
And I need you
Say you need me too
Yes I need you
Oh I need
Say you need me too
Yes I need you
And I need you
Oh I need
Yes I need you
Oh I need
Say you need me too
Say you need me too
Say you need me too
Say, say baby
Say you need me too
Yes I need you
Oh I need you too
And I need you
In Foreigner's song "I Need You," the lyrics predominantly speak about the desperate need for a person. The songwriter stresses that nothing is too big or too small for the person they need, claiming that they are ready to give all valuable things in life to show how much they need the person. The lyrics point out that the songwriter has been living a misguided goal, and only the presence of the person they need would change that. The song also talks about how the person they need has given them a new perspective, a new sensation that they never knew before, and has taken them away from their previous way of thinking.
The chorus section of the song underlines the singer's urge to be with this person, stating that they need them and are desperate for their attention. The bridge section of the song refers to a vow of love between the couple, telling each other that they need each other, and how important it is for them to stay together. The lyrics express a deep passion and desire to be with the special someone, showcasing the intensity of the person's feelings for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Selling your soul ain't the right way of givin'
Giving away your integrity for personal gain isn't the right way to live
Oh with you I could change
Being with you can change my ways
This misguided goal I've been livin'
I realize I've been chasing the wrong things
Anything, anything, you might need or desire
I'm willing to give you anything you want or need
Just call on me, 'cause my heart's on fire
I'm passionate about being there for you whenever you need me
And I need you
I rely on you and can't live without you
Do you need me too?
I hope you feel the same way about me
Many is the time I've cursed the lord's creations
I've often been frustrated with life and its challenges
Ah but you touched my hand
You provided me with a new perspective and hope
I loved this new sensation
I felt a new kind of happiness and love
It was very strange, what a change
It was a surprising transformation for me
Of you I did not tire
I never got bored of being with you
Well I need you
I really need you in my life
Do you need me too? need me too?
I hope you feel the same way about me
Yes I need you, ah
I truly need you and can't imagine life without you
Say you need me too
Please let me know if you feel the same way about me
Oh I need you
I really do rely on you
And I need you
I depend on you for my happiness
Say, say baby
Please tell me
Say you need me too
Let me know if you feel the same way
Oh I need you too
I also need you, just as much if not more
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STANLEY ADAMS, ADRIAN ANDERSON, ERICA ATKINS-CAMPBELL, TRECINA ATKINS-CAMPBELL, FRANK GREENFIELD, MARIA GREVER, CHANELLE HAYNES, A HELAIRE, T JONES, WALTER MILSAP III, CANDICE NELSON, LAM VAN-SCIVER
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