Need You Now
Loren Allred Lyrics


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Picture perfect memories scattered all around the floor
Reachin′ 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

Guess I'd rather hurt than feel nothin' 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





Ooo, baby, I need you now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Loren Allred's "Need You Now" speak to the universal human longing for connection and intimacy, and the pain that comes with its absence. The song describes a moment of desperation, where the singer is surrounded by memories of a past love and can't help but reach out to them, even though they know it's probably a bad idea. They wonder if their ex ever thinks about them, and how they can go on living without their presence.


The chorus repeats the phrase "I need you now" several times, emphasizing the intense desire and urgency the singer feels for their ex. They are willing to forget their pride and dignity, willing to be vulnerable and make themselves open to potential heartbreak once again. The song ends with a plea for their ex-lover to come back, expressing the raw pain of loneliness and the longing for someone to fill the void in their life.


Overall, "Need You Now" is a powerful ballad that captures the emotional rollercoaster of heartbreak and the desire for love and connection, making it relatable to anyone who has felt the pain of separation or loss.


Line by Line Meaning

Picture perfect memories scattered all around the floor
The singer is surrounded by reminders of a past relationship, which have become disordered and tumultuous.


Reachin' for the phone 'cause I can't fight it anymore
The singer is at the point of desperation and is compelled to contact the person they miss.


And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
The singer is unsure if they hold any significance in the other person's thoughts.


For me it happens all the time
The artist is preoccupied with thoughts of the other person and cannot shake the feeling of longing.


It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now
The artist is in a vulnerable state, intensely feeling the absence of the other person.


Said I wouldn't call but I lost all control and I need you now
The singer has tried to resist contacting the other person, but their emotions have become too overwhelming.


And I don’t know how I can do without
The singer is unsure of how they can cope with the continued absence of the other person.


I just need you now
The artist is succinctly expressing the extent of their desperation for the other person's companionship and support.


Another shot of whiskey can't stop looking at the door
The artist is consuming alcohol to suppress their emotions, but they remain fixated on the possibility of the other person's return.


Wishing you'd come sweeping in the way you did before
The artist longs for the return of the other person, and recalls previous happy memories.


Guess I'd rather hurt than feel nothin' at all
The singer values the intensity of their feelings for the other person, even if it is painful to confront the absence of the other person.


Ooo, baby, I need you now
The artist is expressing their need for the other person's presence and support, in the hope that they will return soon.




Writer(s): Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, Josh Kear

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