I Need Your Loving
Gregory Isaacs Lyrics

Baby, I need your lovin'
The singer is expressing his deep desire for his loved one's affection and companionship.

Although you're never near
Despite his loved one not being physically present with him, he still thinks about her constantly.

Your voice I often hear
The singer often reminisces about the sound of his loved one's voice.

Another day, another night
The singer remains in a state of longing and yearning for his loved one both day and night.

I long to hold you tight
The singer desires physical intimacy with his loved one, yearning to hold her tightly.

'Cause I'm so lonely
The singer is consumed by loneliness and craves the companionship of his loved one.

Got to have all your lovin'
The singer is emphasizing the importance of his loved one's affection and that he needs all of it.

Some say it's a sign of weakness
The singer acknowledges the societal notion that admitting to needing someone's love is a sign of weakness.

For a man to beg
The societal pressure on men to be strong and not show vulnerability, which includes begging for someone's love.

Then weak I'd rather be
The singer expresses his willingness to appear weak if it means he can have the affection of his loved one in his life.

If it means havin' you to keep
The singer clarifies that being with his loved one is worth the risk of appearing weak.

'Cause lately I've been losin' sleep
The singer is admitting to losing sleep due to his overwhelming desire for his loved one's affection.

Empty nights echo your name
The singer's empty nights are filled with thoughts of his loved one, who he misses terribly.

Whoa, sometimes I wonder
The singer expresses his doubts about whether he will ever be with his loved one again.

Will I ever be the same?
The singer expresses his concern that he may never be able to overcome his longing for his loved one.

When you see me smile, you know
The singer reveals that his smiles are inauthentic, as they are rehearsed to hide his emotional turmoil.

Things have gotten worse
The singer is acknowledging that things have worsened since his loved one has been gone.

Any smile you might see
The singer clarifies that any smiles he may exhibit are just a facade to hide his pain.

Darlin', I can't go on without you
The singer declares his inability to continue living without his loved one by his side.

This emptiness won't let me live without you
The singer is overpowered by the emptiness he feels in his life without his loved one.

This loneliness inside me, darlin'
The singer is consumed by deep loneliness and only his loved one's affection can soothe it.

Makes me feel half alive
The singer feels as if he is only half-living without his loved one by his side.