Need U Bad
Jazmine Sullivan Lyrics

Hey, baby
The singer greets and addresses the person they are speaking to, expressing a certain familiarity and closeness to them.

What you ah deal wit?
The singer asks the person what they are going through or dealing with at the moment.

We come true a lot
The singer acknowledges going through a lot with the person they are talking to, suggesting that they have gone through various experiences together.

A tings you know?
The artist asks the person if they understand or relate to what they are saying.

So what happened to you?
The artist asks the person what went wrong between them, expressing confusion and a desire to understand what led to their current situation.

Me make one
The singer takes ownership of a particular mistake they made, implying that this mistake might have contributed to the current situation.

Little mistake
The singer suggests that the mistake they made might have seemed small or insignificant at the time but has since had significant consequences.

You want done us?
The artist asks the person if they want to end things between them, expressing a fear or concern that their relationship might be over.

If I had you back in my world
The artist imagines a scenario where they are reunited with the person they are talking to, expressing a desire to be with them again.

I would prove that I could be a better girl
The artist acknowledges that they might have made mistakes in the past and promises to be better in the future, implying that they are willing to work on themselves and their relationship.

If you let me back in I would sure enough never
The singer suggests that if they are given another chance, they will not make the same mistakes again, implying that they have learned from their past experiences.

Never let you go again
The artist expresses a desire to stay with the person they are talking to, suggesting that they do not want to go through another separation or breakup.

(Hey, baby)
The singer addresses the person they are talking to again, using a familiar term of endearment.

I was so foolish to ever leave your side
The singer admits that they made a mistake by leaving the person they are talking to, expressing regret and remorse over their actions.

Searching for what was right
The singer suggests that they might have left the person they are talking to because they were unsure about their feelings, implying that they were trying to find what was best for them.

Before my eyes it was me
The artist acknowledges that the solution to their problems was right in front of them all along, but they did not see it at the time, suggesting that they might have been blind or unaware of their own desires.

Who didn't realize till it was gone
The artist suggests that they did not fully appreciate what they had until they lost it, implying that they took the person they are talking to for granted.

But now I know I need you in my life
The singer expresses a newfound realization that they need the person they are talking to in their life, implying that they have come to terms with their feelings.

Boy I need you bad as my heartbeat
The singer expresses a strong desire to be with the person they are talking to, comparing this desire to the beating of their heart.

(Bad like the food I eat)
The artist emphasizes the intensity of their desire by comparing it to the enjoyment they get from eating their favorite food.

Bad as the air I breath
The artist suggests that their desire is as important and necessary as the air they breathe, implying that they cannot live without the person they are talking to.

(Baby, I want you bad)
The artist restates their desire to be with the person they are talking to, using another term of endearment.

I need you bad I can't take this pain
The singer emphasizes the intensity of their emotional pain, implying that they are suffering without the person they are talking to.

(Bad I can't take this pain)
The artist restates their pain and the intensity of their desire to be with the person they are talking to.

Boy I'm 'bout to go insane
The singer suggests that their emotional turmoil is driving them to the brink of madness, implying that they are on the verge of losing their mind without the person they are talking to.

(Baby, I need you bad)
The singer repeats their desire to be with the person they are talking to, using the same term of endearment as before.

I need you
The singer restates their need to be with the person they are talking to.

What I gotta do
The artist asks the person what they need to do to be with them, implying that they are willing to do whatever it takes to make things right.

(Baby I want you bad)
The artist repeats their desire to be with the person they are talking to, using the same term of endearment as before.

Do it all for you
The singer reiterates their willingness to do whatever it takes to be with the person they are talking to, implying that they are willing to make sacrifices for them.

(Baby, I need you)
The singer repeats their emotional plea to be with the person they are talking to, using the same term of endearment as before.

When you want him so bad
The artist assumes a second-person perspective, addressing the person they are speaking to, and emphasizing the intensity of their desire for someone.

And you gotta get him back
The artist suggests that the person they are talking to has lost the person they desire and they must get them back.

Say oh, oh, oh, oh
The artist uses a vocalization to express an emotional plea, suggesting that they are trying to convey a sense of urgency or desperation.

(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
The singer repeats their emotional plea, emphasizing its importance and urgency.

Cause if wrong ain't no better two
The artist uses a conditional statement to emphasize the importance of having the right person in their life, implying that if they choose the wrong person, things will not work out.

You are together
The singer suggests that being together with the right person is what matters most, implying that they can overcome any obstacle as long as they are together.

If you believe in love and you
The singer asks the person if they believe in love, suggesting that love is an important factor in their relationship.

Can't give him up
The singer emphasizes the importance of not giving up on the person they desire, implying a strong level of commitment and loyalty.

If there's nothing you won't do
The artist asks the person if they are willing to do whatever it takes to be with the person they desire, implying a strong sense of dedication.

To get back with your boo say
The artist uses a term of endearment to refer to the person the listener desires, emphasizing their emotional connection and desire for them.

Me ah
The singer uses a specific dialect and phrasing to convey a sense of authenticity and emotional intensity.

Do this for you baby
The singer suggests that everything they are doing is for the sake of pleasing the person they desire, implying a strong sense of devotion.

Me ah stand here with my heart in my hand
The artist uses a metaphor to express their emotional vulnerability and willingness to be vulnerable in front of the person they desire.

Yea no see me?
The artist asks if the person they are talking to sees or understands how they feel, implying a need for validation and understanding.

Me can't think me can't eat
The artist emphasizes the intensity of their emotional turmoil, suggesting that it has affected their ability to function normally.

Me can't breath
The singer emphasizes the intensity of their emotional turmoil, suggesting that it has affected their physical well-being.

What happened to you
The artist asks the person what has gone wrong between them, expressing confusion and a desire to understand what led to their current situation.

Why you ah make me go through
The singer asks the person why they are making them go through this emotional turmoil, implying a level of blame or frustration.

Them somethin' yea?
The singer asks the person if they understand or relate to what they are saying, using a specific dialect and phrasing to convey authenticity and emotional intensity.

Come back to me baby
The singer pleads with the person to come back to them, using another term of endearment.

Yeah
The artist expresses agreement or confirmation, implying that they are on the same page as the person they are talking to.

Me do anything for you
The artist restates their willingness to do anything for the person they desire, emphasizing their level of devotion.

You hear?
The singer asks the person if they understand or hear what they are saying, using a specific dialect and phrasing to convey authenticity and emotion.