Need You Now
LAD Lyrics


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Who needs you to drive me out of my mind
Who needs you, I'd like to know
Who needs you to give me chills when I'm well
How fast can a helpless heart go
I know dear I love you more than a lot
But oh what I got to go through
And so dear I guess the answer is simply
Who needs you, I do

Each time we kiss goodnight
I find that I get so excited
I can't sleep all night
I've lost my appetite
No appetite no sleep at night

Who needs you, I'd like to know
How fast can a helpless heart go
I know dear I love you more than a lot
But oh what I got to go through




And so dear I guess the answer is simply
Who needs you, who needs you, I do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to LAD's song "Need You Now" are an expression of the singer's intense desire and need for their lover. The opening lines, "Who needs you to drive me out of my mind, Who needs you, I'd like to know" highlight how the singer's love for their partner has caused them to lose their sense of reason or control over their emotions, to the point where they feel a little helpless. The following lines, "Who needs you to give me chills when I'm well, How fast can a helpless heart go" underscore the power that their love has over them, and how even when things are going well, their partner's presence alone can send shivers down their spine.


The chorus runs with the same thread, as the singer acknowledges the difficulties they face in loving their partner, but ultimately declares their need for them. "I know dear I love you more than a lot, But oh what I got to go through, And so dear I guess the answer is simply, Who needs you, I do" shows us that their love is a complicated one, but they are willing to go through all the ups and downs to keep this relationship going.


Overall, "Need You Now" is a song about the overwhelming nature of love and how it can turn your world upside down. The lyrics give us a glimpse into the singer's mind and emotions, bringing to life the intensity of their passion.


Line by Line Meaning

Who needs you to drive me out of my mind
Who requires your presence in order to make me insane with desire


Who needs you, I'd like to know
Who is in need of you, I am curious to find out


Who needs you to give me chills when I'm well
Who desires to cause a tingling sensation throughout my body even when I am feeling good


How fast can a helpless heart go
In what manner and at what speed can a vulnerable heart race due to uncontrollable feelings


I know dear I love you more than a lot
I am aware, my beloved, that I love you greatly


But oh what I got to go through
However, the difficulties I must endure while loving you are significant


And so dear I guess the answer is simply
As a result, my love, I suppose the solution is straightforward


Each time we kiss goodnight
Every occasion when we bid farewell with a kiss


I find that I get so excited
I notice that I become extremely enthusiastic


I can't sleep all night
I am unable to sleep throughout the entire night


I've lost my appetite
I have no longer the desire to eat


No appetite no sleep at night
Neither do I have an appetite nor am I able to sleep during the night


Who needs you, who needs you, I do
Who requires you, who is in need of you? It is I who needs you




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: ROBERT ALLEN, AL STILLMAN

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@masterspivey1338

Does anyone else get super nostalgic listening to this song? This makes me remember driving in the car with my mother to get dinner. It makes me remember life when I had much less stress. This song doesn’t just remind me of my memories, it is a memory. I hope you all are safe and doing well during these hard times and have a good day.
















Edit 1: It’s midnight, currently. June 27, 2022! I cannot believe the amount of support this comment has received over all of this time, I feel so much genuine love for all of you. As I re-read this comment that I wrote two years ago, so seemingly straightforward, I remember just how vulnerable I had felt while writing it. I was dealing with the loss of a close friend, familial issues, and other personal troubles. Somehow, assisting others when I needed help myself was more than enough to make me feel better, at the time. If you ever need to hear it, remember that you and your well-being should always come first. Help yourself so you can be the best that you possibly can be when you lend a hand to others. Thankfully, I am more than happy to report that I’m doing so much better, now! It has taken such a long time, grieving is a long and difficult journey, one with no clear ending point. After time, however, it does get easier. You will not feel as low as that forever. Regardless, I truly wish that I could express my gratitude to you all, as I’m so incredibly fortunate to have all of these wonderful responses. I appreciate the honesty, the raw emotions that some of you shared when you replied. Never take being able to share your true feelings for granted, I love you all!

Stay safe, and once more…
have a good day :))💗



@reidoxudo

Lyrics
Picture perfect memories
Scattered all around the floor
Reaching for the phone cause
I can't fight it anymore.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind.
For me it happens all the time.
It's a quarter after one.
I'm all alone and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call, but I lost all control
And I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now.
Another shot of whiskey
Can't stop looking at the door.
Wishing you'd come sweeping in the way you did before.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind.
For me it happens all the time.
It's a quarter after one.
I'm a little drunk and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call, but I lost all control
And I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now.
Yes I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all.
It's a quarter after one.
I'm all alone and I need you now.
And I said I wouldn't call
But I'm a little drunk and I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now.
I just need you now.
Oh baby I need you now.



@grazielabarbosa3509

Picture perfect memories,
Scattered all around the floor
Reaching for the phone 'cause,
I can't fight it anymore
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time


It's a quarter after one,
I'm all alone and I need you now
Said I wouldn't call
but I lost all control and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without,
I just need you now


Another shot of whiskey,
can't stop looking at the door
Wishing you'd come sweeping
in the way you did before
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time

It's a quarter after one,
I'm a little drunk,
And I need you now
Said I wouldn't call
but I lost all control and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without,
I just need you now


oh ohhh...


Guess I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all
It's a quarter after one,
I'm all alone and I need you now
And I said I wouldn't call
but I'm a little drunk and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without,
I just need you now
I just need you now
Oh baby I need you now...



@juri4097

* lyrics *

Picture perfect memories
Scattered all around the floor
Reaching for the phone cause
I can't fight it anymore.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind.
For me it happens all the time.
It's a quarter after one.
I'm all alone and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call, but I lost all control
And I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now.
Another shot of whiskey
Can't stop looking at the door.
Wishing you'd come sweeping in the way you did before.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind.
For me it happens all the time.
It's a quarter after one.
I'm a little drunk and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call, but I lost all control
And I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now.
Yes I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all.
It's a quarter after one.
I'm all alone and I need you now.
And I said I wouldn't call
But I'm a little drunk and I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now.
I just need you now.
Oh baby I need you now.



@dwkrmn8173

Picture perfect memories
Scattered all around the floor
Reaching for the phone 'cause, I can't fight it anymore
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time

It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now
Said I wouldn't call but I lost all control and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now

Another shot of whiskey, can't stop looking at the door
Wishing you'd come sweepin' in the way you did before
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time

It's a quarter after one, I'm a little drunk, and I need you now
Said I wouldn't call but I lost all control and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now

Whoa oh whoa

Guess I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all
It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now
And I said I wouldn't call but I'm a little drunk and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now
I just need you now

Oh baby I need you now ooh ooh



@august4189

Picture perfect memories
Scattered all around the floor
Reaching for the phone cause
I can't fight it anymore.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind.
For me it happens all the time.
It's a quarter after one.
I'm all alone and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call, but I lost all control
And I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now.
Another shot of whiskey
Can't stop looking at the door.
Wishing you'd come sweeping in the way you did before.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind.
For me it happens all the time.
It's a quarter after one.
I'm a little drunk and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call, but I lost all control
And I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now.
Yes I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all.
It's a quarter after one.
I'm all alone and I need you now.
And I said I wouldn't call
But I'm a little drunk and I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now.
I just need you now.
Oh baby I need you now.



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@shayarirehman

Who is listening today?😢🎉😅

@DestinyIrvin

I am.

@patrickgodson6096

I am ❤x

@jimbo735

I'm drunk singing it with the boys. Aka my dog..cat..and son

@nytianikole8957

I'm listening tonight!

@jamesanglin3839

Me, sadly but forever.

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If you listening to this master piece in the month of April 2024, you will be legend ❤, Hugs

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I already am Legend and still love this song LOL in Feb 2024

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yooooo

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