Singer/Songwriter in a small town in Ohio. Kevin Daniel is more than the cu… Read Full Bio ↴Singer/Songwriter in a small town in Ohio. Kevin Daniel is more than the cute blue-eyed surfer you could run into down at Santa Monica, the young singer-songwriter has spent the last couple months in the studio with producer Mikal Blue to work on his debut E.P. "Dreaming 'til Dawn", now available on iTunes.

Before the release of his E.P. Kevin spent his time on the road playing the piano for another fellow singer-songwriter, Trent Hancock. The tour life opened exciting opportunities like playing before indie heavy hitters Joe Brooks, Jason Reeves and Parachute. Upon the return of the tour was the release of his debut E.P. where he finally got to focus on his solo career. It’s not to uncommon to see a crowd of people surrounding Kevin on a Friday night, he plays weekly at the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica. With songs like “Angel” and “You and I”, these inspirational songs showcase his solid musicianship and creates the perfect cinematic scene to escape to when cruising down on the beach side.

Just What I Needed
Kevin Daniel Lyrics

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I don't mind you comin' here
and wastin' all my time
'cause when you're standin' oh so near
I kinda lose my mind
it's not the perfume that you wear
it's not the ribbons in your hair
I don't mind you comin' here
and wastin' all my time

I don't mind you hangin' out
and talkin' in your sleep
it doesn't matter where you've been
as long as it was deep, yeah
you always knew to wear it well and
you look so fancy I can tell
I don't mind you hangin' out
and talkin' in your sleep

I guess you're just what I needed
(just what I needed)
I needed someone to feed
I guess you're just what I needed
(just what I needed)
I needed someone to bleed

I don't mind you comin' here
and wastin' all my time time
'cause when you're standin' oh so near
I kinda lose my mind, yeah
it's not the perfume that you wear
it's not the ribbons in your hair
I don't mind you comin' here
and wastin' all my time

I guess you're just what I needed
(just what I needed)
I needed someone to feed
I guess you're just what I needed
(just what I needed)
I needed someone to bleed

I guess you're just what I needed
(just what I needed)
I needed someone to feed
I guess you're just what I needed
(just what I needed)
I needed someone to plead
yeah, yeah, so plead me

you're just what I needed
you're just what I needed

yeah, you're just what I needed
yeah, yeah yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Just What I Needed" by Kevin Daniel is a straightforward yet nuanced love song about having found exactly what one needed in a romantic partner. The first verse sets up the idea that the singer doesn't mind the object of his affection "wasting" his time because he is so drawn to her. The second verse builds on this attraction by painting a picture of someone who is sophisticated and effortless, someone who the singer is happy to spend time with regardless of what they do.

The chorus repeats the line "I guess you're just what I needed" over and over again, emphasizing the idea that the person being sung about is fulfilling an important need for the singer. The lines "I needed someone to feed / I needed someone to bleed" suggest that the singer was looking for someone to both support and challenge him, which the object of his affection is apparently fulfilling. The final refrain "yeah, you're just what I needed" drives home the point that the singer is sure he's found his perfect match.

Overall, "Just What I Needed" is a convincing love song that uses simple language to convey complex emotions. The repetition of the title lyric reinforces the idea that the singer has finally met someone who is meeting all of his needs.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't mind you comin' here
I'm okay with you spending time with me

and wastin' all my time
even if you're not doing anything productive, just being with you is enough

'cause when you're standin' oh so near
because when you're close to me, I lose my senses

I kinda lose my mind
you make my thoughts go crazy and my heart race

it's not the perfume that you wear
It's not your appearance that makes me feel this way

it's not the ribbons in your hair
Your outward looks aren't the reason, either

I don't mind you hangin' out
I don't mind you spending time with me

and talkin' in your sleep
even if you talk in your sleep, I still enjoy your presence

it doesn't matter where you've been
where you've been before doesn't matter to me

as long as it was deep, yeah
as long as your experiences have depth

you always knew to wear it well and
you always look good, and you know it