Need to Not
Jordan Davis Lyrics


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I know my way to your place like the back of my hand
There's a key on this chain
That'll spin your lock and let me in
And I'm thinking 'bout us again
I'm thinking 'bout caving in, when

I should stop right now and go back home
Turn on that TV, stare at the wall and just sleep alone
Never turn down your block
I know I need to not

Get too close 'cause you know that I've crossed that line
You say you miss me, your kiss hits me one more time
Don't wanna give us one more shot
I know I need to not
I need to not, I need to not

These lights flashing
Red light means I'm two turns from your street
The one goin off in my head ain't slowing down anything
'Cause I'm thinking about seeing you
I'm thinking about what I'll do when

I should stop right now and go back home
Turn on that TV, stare at the wall and just sleep alone
Never turn down your block
I know I need to not

Get too close 'cause you know that I've crossed that line
You say you miss me, your kiss hits me one more time
Don't wanna give us one more shot
I know I need to not
Oh, and I need to not, I need to not
Oh, I need to not

I need to not touch you
I need to not look in your eyes
Need to come to my senses
And get the hell out of your driveway

Well, I should stop right now and go back home
Turn on that TV, stare at the wall and just sleep alone
And never turn down your block
I know I need to not

Get too close 'cause you know that I've crossed that line
You say you miss me, your kiss hits me one more time
Don't wanna give us one more shot
I know I need to not
I need to not, I need to not
I need to not, I need to not

Overall Meaning

The song "Need To Not" by Jordan Davis is about a man who is struggling with his feelings for someone he has already crossed the line with, but knows he should not be getting involved again. The song starts with the singer explaining that he knows his way to the girl's house like the back of his hand, and he has a key that can let him in. He is thinking about her again and is considering giving in, but he knows he should not. He acknowledges that he should stop and go back home, but he cannot help but think about seeing her and what he would do.


As the song progresses, the singer talks about how he needs to not touch her, look into her eyes, or give their relationship another shot. He talks about how her kiss hits him one more time and how he knows he should not be getting too close. He acknowledges that he has already crossed the line with her and that he needs to come to his senses and get out of her driveway.


Overall, "Need to Not" is a song that explores the internal struggles of a man who knows he should not be getting back together with a woman he has already crossed the line with. The song is full of tension and raw emotions, and it is easy to relate to for anyone who has been in a similar situation.


Line by Line Meaning

I know my way to your place like the back of my hand
I'm very familiar with the route to your house


There's a key on this chain That'll spin your lock and let me in
I have a key that can open your door


And I'm thinking 'bout us again I'm thinking 'bout caving in, when
I'm contemplating getting back together with you


I should stop right now and go back home Turn on that TV, stare at the wall and just sleep alone Never turn down your block I know I need to not
I should resist the temptation to come to your place and instead go home and be alone


Get too close 'cause you know that I've crossed that line You say you miss me, your kiss hits me one more time Don't wanna give us one more shot I know I need to not
I shouldn't get too close to you because we've already crossed a line, even though you say you miss me and I want to try again


These lights flashing Red light means I'm two turns from your street The one goin off in my head ain't slowing down anything 'Cause I'm thinking about seeing you I'm thinking about what I'll do when
I'm close to your house and thoughts of seeing you are occupying my mind


I need to not touch you I need to not look in your eyes Need to come to my senses And get the hell out of your driveway
I need to resist physical and emotional contact with you and leave your driveway


I need to not, I need to not
I need to resist my temptations and urges




Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jordan Davis, Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins

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SONG LYRICS ✅

I know my way to your place like the back of my hand
There's a key on this chain
That'll spin your lock and let me in
And I'm thinking 'bout us again
I'm thinking 'bout caving in, when

I should stop right now and go back home
Turn on that TV, stare at the wall and just sleep alone
Never turn down your block
I know I need to not

Get too close 'cause you know that I've crossed that line
You say you miss me, your kiss hits me one more time
Don't wanna give us one more shot
I know I need to not
I need to not, I need to not

These lights flashing
Red light means I'm two turns from your street
The one goin off in my head ain't slowing down anything
'Cause I'm thinking about seeing you
I'm thinking about what I'll do when

I should stop right now and go back home
Turn on that TV, stare at the wall and just sleep alone
Never turn down your block
I know I need to not

Get too close 'cause you know that I've crossed that line
You say you miss me, your kiss hits me one more time
Don't wanna give us one more shot
I know I need to not
Oh, and I need to not, I need to not

Oh, I need to not

I need to not touch you
I need to not look in your eyes
Need to come to my senses
And get the hell out of your driveway

I should stop right now and go back home
Turn on that TV, stare at the wall and just sleep alone
Never turn down your block
I know I need to not

Get too close 'cause you know that I've crossed that line
You say you miss me, your kiss hits me one more time
Don't wanna give us one more shot
I know I need to not
I need to not, I need to not
I need to not, I need to not

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All comments from YouTube:

@laurachiarello7046

Need To Not ‼️Love this song ♥️ Real love, 💕When both feel the same.,but are afraid to show it ,or commit into it..❤💙

@MrLilDerek

YASSS!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉😊

@rudyvaldez4488

You should release "you got my number" after this song

@glenknight4681

This man hasn’t made a bad tune. Dude’s awesome. Keep up turning out great music Jordan Davis

@RileyTipton-i7k

I saw her today 😢❤

@harvey4709

Already know it's gonna be so goood

@dbrano74

This guy absolutely has no clue on how to make a bad song! Everything is 🔥🔥🔥

@ashleywilliams7513

I totally agree the only other artist i came across who does every song spot on is Luke Combs (my opinion), but even then i do prefer Jordan Davis music

@blakeallen8311

Facts 💯

@darrengardner7981

Truth

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