Baby I Need Your Loving
Four Tops Lyrics


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Baby, I need your lovin'
Baby, I need your lovin'
Although you're never near
Your voice I often hear
Another day, 'nother night
I long to hold you tight
'Cause I'm so lonely
Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
Baby I need your lovin'
Got to have all you lovin'

Some say it's a sign of weakness
For a man to beg
Then weak I'd rather be
If it means having you to keep
'Cause lately I've been losing sleep

Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
Baby I need your lovin'
Got to have all you lovin'

Lonely nights echo your name
Oh, sometimes I wonder
Will I ever be the same?
Oh yeah! When you see me smiling
You know things have gotten worse
Any smile you might see has all been rehearsed
Darling, I can't go on without you
This emptiness won't let me live without you
This loneliness inside, darling
Makes me feel half alive

Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
Baby I need your lovin'
Got to have all you lovin'




Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Four Tops's song "Baby I Need Your Loving" express the deep longing of a man for his lover's presence. The repetition of the phrase "Baby I need your lovin'" emphasizes the desperation of the singer's desire to be with his lover. While the woman he loves may not be physically present with him, he hears her voice in his mind and it provides him with some comfort. The lyrics also reveal the vulnerability of the singer, as he admits that some may see it as a weakness for a man to beg for love, but he would rather be weak than without his lover.


The lyrics describe the emotional toll that the lack of closeness is having on the singer. He longs to hold his lover tight, and his nights are filled with loneliness and thoughts of her. The chorus is a plea for his lover's affection and the assurance that it is something he needs to survive. The lyrics progress to suggest that the singer has lost sleep and is suffering from the emptiness of being apart from his lover.


In conclusion, "Baby I Need Your Loving" is a powerfully emotional song about the desperation and longing for love. The lyrics are relatable and convey the pain of being without the one you love.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, I need your lovin'
The singer is expressing his need for the love and affection of his partner.


Although you're never near
Even though the singer's lover is physically absent, he still feels their presence through his memories and thoughts.


Your voice I often hear
The singer frequently hears his lover's voice in his head, which gives him some comfort and relief from his loneliness.


Another day, 'nother night
The passage of time only amplifies the singer's longing and yearning for his lover's company.


I long to hold you tight
The singer desires the physical closeness and intimacy of his lover.


'Cause I'm so lonely
The singer is overwhelmed by his feelings of isolation and disconnection from others, which makes him crave his lover's presence even more.


Got to have all your lovin'
The singer is emphatically stating his need for his lover's love and affection, which he cannot live without.


Some say it's a sign of weakness
The singer is acknowledging that asking for love and affection can be seen as a sign of vulnerability and fragility in men, according to some societal norms.


Then weak I'd rather be
The singer is willing to appear weak and powerless if it means being able to have his lover's affection and support.


If it means having you to keep
The singer sees the reward of his perceived weakness as being able to keep his lover by his side and not lose them.


'Cause lately I've been losing sleep
The singer is so consumed by his need for his lover that he is losing sleep and experiencing fatigue and exhaustion as a result.


Lonely nights echo your name
The singer's loneliness is intensified by the fact that his lover is on his mind constantly, and their absence is felt even more acutely at night.


Will I ever be the same?
The singer is wondering if he will ever be able to recover from the loss of his lover and go back to being his old self again.


When you see me smiling
The singer is putting on a facade of happiness and contentment in front of others, but the truth is that he is still hurting deeply inside.


You know things have gotten worse
The singer's lover can tell that he is not really okay, despite his attempts to hide his pain, and things have not gotten better since they've been apart.


Any smile you might see has all been rehearsed
The singer's smiles are forced and rehearsed, and he is not truly happy or fulfilled in his life without his lover.


Darling, I can't go on without you
The singer is admitting that he cannot continue living without the love and support of his partner.


This emptiness won't let me live without you
The singer feels a deep sense of emptiness and void without his lover, and this feeling is making it difficult for him to go on with his life.


This loneliness inside, darling
The singer is describing the intense feelings of loneliness and isolation that he is experiencing without his lover.


Makes me feel half alive
The singer feels like he is only partially alive and cannot truly thrive without his lover's love and affection.




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER

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@jeanneward1567

This 70 year old white lady still tears up at this song! From the greatest summer of my life because of my first real love. Motown forever.

@derrickjackson1759

Preach sister from a 70 year old black

@debbyharrison9198

Omg,me too!!! I was in love with a guy named Darryโค๏ธ

@reverendhb3759

Iโ€™m 70 too. Motown the happiest time of my life in high school with my football star boyfriend. It brings me right back

@lutherdaniels2575

This 62-year-old white man loves this music hell of a lot better than the black music today which I don't even call music but it's nice you found Love and I hope you're doing well now Merry Christmas to you and yours and a Happy New Year

@demh7823

I'm 43 and I absolutely ADORE Motown!
I wish I could travel back to the"Summer of Soul" and be with you.

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@soundthatpleasesme

I'm 72 years old. At this time, in this world, the only redeeming value of the human race is music. This is one beautiful example.

@terryono-ss8he

same age as you ,they were great

@BillODriscoll-jo2ve

This song will be 60 years old in 2024
It was released in July 1964
The four tops were a fantastic legendary motown band ๐Ÿ‘Œ ๐Ÿ‘

@billd8838

Just as GREAT AS EVER

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