I Need a Girl
Lo & Jack/Loon/Mario Winans/Puff Daddy Lyrics


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Uh, (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Yeah, let's go
This that bounce right here (come on, now)
Time to move on, time to be strong
Don't stop now, straight to the top now (let's go)
This what I need (someone that truly understands)
Yeah, uh (how to treat a man)
Come on, this is for you, baby (how to treat a man)
(This is what I need)

Girl, you made me believe again
If you happy, then be with him
Go 'head, mommy, breathe again
Go 'head, mommy, breathe again
Don't stop now, straight to the top now
Go 'head, mommy, make it hot now
I need me a love that's gon' make my heart stop now
And what I need is simple, five-foot-five with dimples
And potential wife credentials
Know about the life I'm into, life I've been through
And how I had a triflin' mental
So ride with me, G4, fly with me
Times get hard, cry with me, die with me
White beach sands, lie with me
My advice is forget the limelight
Let's make love while we listen to Frank White
So tight, now I understand life (this is what I need)

What I need (yeah, take that, come on) (ooh, baby)
Is a pretty woman next to me (a pretty woman, yeah, baby)
To share the dreams that I believe (dream with me, believe in me) (come on)
Maybe we could start a family (start a family, baby)
Someone that truly understands how to treat a man (uh, come on, uh, yeah)
This is what I need (yo, yo)

What's the delay now? What should I say now? Come on ma
Been a whole day now, I wanna lay 'round
And sip colada, dipped in Prada
I'm smooth as Erik Estrada, dipped in dollars
We out in Vegas, Nevada, bubble bath in the champagne glass
'Bout the size of a campaign ad
You don't know how you look to me
But if love was a crime, you's a crook to me
'Cause mommy, I've done been around the world, seen a lot of places
Been around your girl, believe I read faces
I can tell she don't want me prevail
But I, learned my lesson watchin' Sean stressin'
So why listen to her and start guessin'?
Mommy, you ain't ready to ride, then start dressin'
I need a girl, receive my mom's blessin'
Confession, my love, no contestin'
I need affection (listen)
I need affection, let's go, Mario

Girl, what the hell is on your mind? (Talk to 'em, yeah)
I could be dumb but I'm not blind (come on)
There's somethin' leakin' in your mind (get your mind right)
Don't look too good for you and me (come on)
Always getting weak (come on)
That ain't what I need, baby

What I need is a pretty woman next to me (yeah) (oh, please, baby)
To share the dreams that I believe (I need a girl in my life)
Maybe we could start a family (start a family, baby)
Someone that truly understands how to treat a man (ayo, ayo)
This is what I need

Ayo, the sun don't shine forever
But as long as it's here then we might as well shine together
Never mind the weather, go somewhere and get our minds together
Build a love that'll last forever
So let's stop the pain, stop the rain
Put, stress to rest, girl, stop the games
Name the spot, mommy, I got the plane
Rode you rough, I got the Range
Ma, I got some things, known to put rocks in rings
Push a hundred foot yachts and things
Your man don't play, have you ever been to St. Tropez?
Or seen a brother play a mando-lay
Girl, I wanna just look in your eyes and watch the sunrise
No more lies, no more tears to cry
No more reasons for leavin', you, I believe in
Love you 'ti the day I stop breathin'(this is what I need)
I love you, girl, come on (yes, I do)

Is a pretty woman next to me (standin' next to me, girl)
To share the dreams that I believe (when I wake up in the morning)
Maybe we could start a family (I wanna see your pretty face, yeah)
Someone that truly understands how to treat a man (oh yeah, oh yeah)
This is what I need (is that all you want?)
Is a pretty woman next to me (make a sacrifice)
To share the dreams that I believe (and maybe, maybe we)
Someone that truly understands how to treat a man

This is what I need, baby
Is a pretty woman next to me (standin' next to me, girl)
To share the dreams that I believe (when I wake up in the morning)
Maybe we could start a family (I wanna see your pretty face, baby)
Someone that truly understands (truly understands, baby)
How to treat a man (oh yeah, oh yeah)





This is what I need
Is a pretty woman next to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lo & Jack/Loon/Mario Winans/Puff Daddy's song "I Need a Girl" describe a man's desire for a woman who understands him and treats him well. He wants someone to share his dreams with, start a family with, and potentially marry. The song takes a romantic, emotional tone, emphasizing the importance of finding love and companionship.


The chorus repeats the line "What I need is a pretty woman next to me," which reinforces the man's desire for a partner. The verses describe the man's past experiences with women and how he's learned from his mistakes. He's looking for someone who will ride with him through the ups and downs of life, someone who will be there to cry and die with him.


Overall, the song speaks to the universal longing for connection and love. The lyrics express a deep desire for a meaningful relationship, and the chorus emphasizes that finding a partner is what the singer needs most.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh, (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Introducing the song with a catchy snippet of melody


Time to move on, time to be strong
It's time to leave the past behind and be strong for the future


Don't stop now, straight to the top now (let's go)
Keep pushing forward towards success without giving up


This what I need (someone that truly understands)
The artist knows exactly what they need in a partner


Yeah, uh (how to treat a man)
This person must also have the right qualities to treat their partner well


Girl, you made me believe again
This potential partner has given the singer hope for love again


If you happy, then be with him
If the person the singer is interested in is happy with someone else, they should stay with that person


Go 'head, mommy, breathe again
The artist is encouraging their love interest to let go of any past hurt and breathe again


I need me a love that's gon' make my heart stop now
The artist seeks a love so strong that it will make their heart skip a beat


And what I need is simple, five-foot-five with dimples
The artist has specific physical traits they are attracted to


And potential wife credentials
The singer is looking for a potential partner to marry


Know about the life I'm into, life I've been through
The artist wants someone who can understand and appreciate their experiences and lifestyle


So ride with me, G4, fly with me
The singer wants a partner who will be their companion in travel and adventure


Times get hard, cry with me, die with me
The singer wants a partner who will stand by them through tough times and even death


White beach sands, lie with me
The singer wants a romantic partner to share intimate moments with


My advice is forget the limelight
The artist advises their love interest to not focus on fame and attention


Let's make love while we listen to Frank White
The artist wants to have romantic moments while listening to music


What's the delay now? What should I say now? Come on ma
The singer is eager to start a relationship and wants to know what the love interest is thinking


Been a whole day now, I wanna lay 'round
The singer has been waiting for a response and wants to relax with their love interest


And sip colada, dipped in Prada
The artist wants to enjoy luxury experiences with their love interest


We out in Vegas, Nevada, bubble bath in the champagne glass
The artist wants to have a romantic experience in Las Vegas with their love interest


You don't know how you look to me
The artist finds their love interest attractive and captivating


But if love was a crime, you's a crook to me
The singer would be willing to break the rules for their love interest


I can tell she don't want me prevail
The artist senses that their love interest may not want to be with them


But I, learned my lesson watchin' Sean stressin'
The singer learned from the mistakes of others, including Sean (aka Puff Daddy)


So why listen to her and start guessin'?
The singer questions why they should listen to their love interest and try to guess their feelings


I need a girl, receive my mom's blessin'
The singer wants a partner who will be accepted by their family


Confession, my love, no contestin'
The artist confesses their love and is sure of their feelings


Girl, what the hell is on your mind? (Talk to 'em, yeah)
The artist wants their love interest to open up to them and share their thoughts


I could be dumb but I'm not blind (come on)
The singer may not be the smartest but they can see that something is bothering their love interest


That ain't what I need, baby
The singer wants a love interest who will communicate with them and be honest


Ayo, the sun don't shine forever
The artist acknowledges that good times may not last forever


But as long as it's here then we might as well shine together
Since the good times are here now, the artist wants to enjoy them with their love interest


Never mind the weather, go somewhere and get our minds together
The artist wants to have a mental and emotional connection with their love interest, no matter the physical setting or any external factors


So let's stop the pain, stop the rain
The singer wants to put an end to any pain or negativity in their lives


Put, stress to rest, girl, stop the games
The artist wants their love interest to stop playing games and be honest with them


Name the spot, mommy, I got the plane
The singer is willing to take their love interest anywhere they want to go


Rode you rough, I got the Range
The singer can give their love interest a wild ride and has a luxury car


Ma, I got some things, known to put rocks in rings
The singer has wealth and can buy expensive jewelry for their love interest


Push a hundred foot yachts and things
The artist is wealthy and can afford expensive items like large yachts


Your man don't play, have you ever been to St. Tropez?
The artist is a serious person and may have high expectations for luxury travel experiences


Or seen a brother play a mando-lay
The singer may have unique talents or interests, such as playing a mandolin


Girl, I wanna just look in your eyes and watch the sunrise
The singer wants romantic moments with their love interest, such as watching a sunrise


No more lies, no more tears to cry
The artist wants their love interest to be honest and open in their relationship


No more reasons for leavin', you, I believe in
The artist wants a solid, long-lasting relationship and trusts their love interest


Love you 'ti the day I stop breathin'(this is what I need)
The artist is committed to loving their partner for life and wants someone who matches their needs


I love you, girl, come on (yes, I do)
The singer loves their love interest and is certain of their feelings


Maybe we could start a family (I wanna see your pretty face, yeah)
The artist wants a future with their love interest, including starting a family and growing old together


Someone that truly understands (truly understands, baby)
The singer wants a partner who truly understands them and their needs


Is a pretty woman next to me
The singer wants a physically attractive partner


To share the dreams that I believe
The singer wants a partner who will share their beliefs and aspirations


This is what I need
The artist is clear about what they need in a relationship




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mario Winans, Taurian Adonis Shropshire, Chauncey Lamont Hawkins, Sean Puffy Combs, Frank Romano

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