i need you now
Lady Antebellum Lyrics


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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

Overall Meaning

The song 'Need You Now' by Lady Antebellum is a country-pop ballad that tells the story of a woman who is struggling to move on from a past relationship. The opening lines suggest that she is surrounded by memories of her ex-lover, and she cannot help but think about him all the time. The woman reaches for the phone and contemplates calling him, but she knows that she shouldn't. The chorus is an emotional plea for her ex-partner to come back to her - she's alone and needs him.


As the song progresses, we learn that the woman is drinking whiskey to numb the pain. She's still hoping that her ex-lover will come back to her, and she's looking at the door, waiting for him. In the bridge, the woman reveals that she'd rather feel hurt than nothing at all. This line shows just how deeply she is struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship. The song ends with a repeat of the chorus, and a final emotional plea for her ex-partner to return to her life.


Overall, 'Need You Now' is a powerful and emotional song that many listeners can relate to. It captures the pain of a breakup and the desperation that follows. The lyrics are highly evocative, and the melody and instrumentation complement the emotions portrayed in the words. It's a song that speaks to the heart and has touched the lives of many people around the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Picture perfect memories
Recalling memories that seemed perfect


Scattered all around the floor
Memories that have been forgotten or discarded


Reaching for the phone 'cause, I can't fight it anymore
Desperate attempt to reach out to someone


And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
Questions about whether the other person thinks about you


For me it happens all the time
Feeling constantly obsessed with the other person


It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now
Late-night desperation and loneliness


Said I wouldn't call but I lost all control and I need you now
Trying to resist calling, but giving in to temptation


And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now
Expressing deep emotional attachment and dependence


Another shot of whiskey, can't stop looking at the door
Trying to forget but failing, hoping for the other person's return


Wishing you'd come sweepin' in the way you did before
Nostalgia for a past time when things were better


Whoa oh whoa
An expression of overwhelming emotion


Guess I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all
Pain is better than emptiness or nonexistence


Oh baby I need you now ooh ooh
Deeply passionate plea for the other person's presence




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
Written by: Joshua Kear, Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley

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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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