When I Needed You
Hayes Lyrics

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They all said she was wrong for me
Her tender words were not what they seemed
But Lord it's hard puttin' up a fight
When the wrong one loves you right

It's easy to fall and easy to crawl
When you taste a little and you want it all
You close your eyes and hold on tight

When the wrong one loves you right

But take it from a fool who lost his cool
That girl's tricks sent me back to school
It messes with your heart
It messes with your mind
When the wrong one loves you right

Now boys I'm certain it just ain't worth it
All that cryin' and all that hurtin'
And it's so hard to say goodbye
When the wrong one loves you right

But take it from a fool who lost his cool
That girl's tricks sent me back to school
It messes with your heart
It messes with your mind
When the one loves you right

It messes with your heart

It messes with your mind
When the wrong one loves you right

Overall Meaning

Hayes’ song “When I Needed You” deals with the complicated emotions that come with being in a relationship with the “wrong one”. In the opening lines, Hayes sings about how everyone told him that his partner was not right for him, yet he still struggled to let go of the relationship. The chorus describes the conflicting feelings that arise when someone loves you deeply, yet is ultimately not the right fit for you. It’s easy to become enamored with the attention and affection they’re giving, but at the same time, it can mess with your heart and mind.

As the song progresses, Hayes imparts advice to other men who may find themselves in a similar situation. He cautions against becoming too invested in someone who will ultimately cause you pain, as he learned the hard way. He encourages listeners to recognize and accept that sometimes it’s necessary to let go of someone, no matter how much they love you.

Hayes’ intimate vocal style and straightforward lyrics convey the complicated emotions of being with someone who is not the right fit, and ultimately learning to move on. The song’s message is a reminder that it’s never too late to leave a harmful relationship and seek out the love and respect you truly deserve.

Line by Line Meaning

They all said she was wrong for me
People around me advised me against being with this person.

Her tender words were not what they seemed
Even though she was kind to me, her real intentions were not good.

But Lord it's hard puttin' up a fight When the wrong one loves you right
It is difficult to walk away from someone who treats you well but is not suitable for you.

It's easy to fall and easy to crawl When you taste a little and you want it all You close your eyes and hold on tight When the wrong one loves you right
It's easy to give in to temptation and hold on when you're getting everything you want, even if it's not right for you.

But take it from a fool who lost his cool That girl's tricks sent me back to school It messes with your heart It messes with your mind When the wrong one loves you right
Even though I made a mistake by staying with her, I learned my lesson. Being with the wrong person can play with your emotions and thoughts in a negative way.

Now boys I'm certain it just ain't worth it All that cryin' and all that hurtin' And it's so hard to say goodbye When the wrong one loves you right
I'm confident that it's not worth all the pain and tears. It's hard to walk away when you're receiving love and affection from someone, even if it's not right for you.

It messes with your heart It messes with your mind When the one loves you right
Being with the wrong person can have a negative impact on your emotions and thoughts, while being with the right person brings positivity and happiness.

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Written by: LESLIE WINN SATCHER

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