Need To Know
Marc Anthony Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

They say around the way you've asked for me
There's even talk about you wanting me
I must admit that's what I want to hear
But that's just talk until you take me there, oh

If it's true don't leave me all alone out here (oh) (oh)
Wondering if you're ever gonna take me there (leave me all alone girl)
Tell me what you're feeling 'cause I need to know
Girl you've gotta let me know which way to go (ah-ah-ah)

'Cause I need to know
I need to know (oh)
Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know (ah-ah-ah)
I need to know
I need to know (don't leave me all alone, baby)
Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know

My every thought is of this being true
It's getting harder not to think of you
Girl I'm exactly where I want to be
The only thing is I need you here with me, oh

If it's true don't leave me all alone out here (oh) (out here)
Wondering if you're ever gonna take me there (girl don't leave me all alone)
Tell me what you're feeling 'cause I need to know
Girl you've gotta let me know which way to go (oh)

'Cause I need to know (ah-ah-ah, yeah)
I need to know
Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know (tell me, tell me, don't leave me all alone)
I need to know (oh, tell me)
I need to know
Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know (don't leave me all alone)

(Yeah)
(Oh, don't leave me all alone)

'Cause I need to know
I need to know
Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know (oh, ah-ah-ah)
I need to know
I need to know
Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know (oh, tell me)

If it's true don't leave me all alone out here (eh, eh)
Wondering if you're ever gonna take me there (eh, no, eh no)
Tell me what you're feeling 'cause I need to know
Girl you've gotta let me know which way to go (oh, ah-ah)

'Cause I need to know
I need to know
Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know (oh, tell me)
I need to know (tell me, oh)
I need to know (don't leave me all alone)
Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know (oh)

If it's true don't leave me all alone out here (oh, ah-ah-ah)
Wondering if you're ever gonna take me there (oh)
Tell me what you're feeling 'cause I need to know
Girl you've gotta let me know which way to go (don't leave me all alone)

'Cause I need to know (don't leave me all alone)
I need to know (don't leave me all alone)
Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know (yeah, don't leave me all alone)
I need to know (don't leave me all alone)




I need to know
Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know

Overall Meaning

The song "I Need to Know" by Marc Anthony is a plea from a man to a woman who he has heard wants to be with him, but he needs confirmation of her feelings before he can make his move. The lyrics suggest that the man is struggling with his desire for the woman, but is afraid to put himself out there until he knows for sure that she feels the same. The repeated refrain of "Don't leave me all alone" emphasizes the vulnerability he feels in this situation. The music itself is primarily driven by a Latin-infused beat that conveys the intensity of the emotions being expressed in the lyrics, particularly during the instrumental break when the trumpets come in.


The lyrics effectively capture the frustration and confusion that can come with a potential new romantic relationship. They show the internal struggle of trying to figure out what the other person is feeling, and the fear of rejection that can come with being open and honest about your own feelings. The repetition of the chorus creates a sense of urgency, emphasizing the importance of getting a clear answer from the woman in question.


Line by Line Meaning

They say around the way you've asked for me
There are rumors that you are interested in me


There's even talk about you wanting me
The talk is that you are attracted to me


I must admit that's what I want to hear
I feel pleased to hear that you might be interested in me too


But that's just talk until you take me there, oh
It's just a rumor until you actually show me that you like me


If it's true don't leave me all alone out here (oh) (oh)
If the rumors are true, don't abandon me and make me feel alone


Wondering if you're ever gonna take me there (leave me all alone girl)
I don't want to be left wondering if you'll ever take things further with me


Tell me what you're feeling 'cause I need to know
Please let me know how you feel about me, it's important to me


Girl you've gotta let me know which way to go (ah-ah-ah)
Please tell me what you want, and show me the way to proceed with you


'Cause I need to know
I really need to know how you feel about me


I need to know (oh)
It's essential for me to understand your feelings


Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know (ah-ah-ah)
Please tell me what's in your mind, because it's important to me


My every thought is of this being true
I'm constantly thinking about the possibility of us being together


It's getting harder not to think of you
I find it difficult to stop thinking about you


Girl I'm exactly where I want to be
I feel content and satisfied being close to you


The only thing is I need you here with me, oh
The one thing that's missing is your presence beside me


If it's true don't leave me all alone out here (oh) (out here)
If the rumors of your interest in me are true, don't leave me alone in my thoughts


Tell me what you're feeling 'cause I need to know
Please be honest and tell me how you feel, it's essential for me


Girl you've gotta let me know which way to go (oh)
You have to show me the path to take to proceed with you


'Cause I need to know (ah-ah-ah, yeah)
I have to know your feelings towards me, it's important for me to plan my future


Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know (tell me, tell me, don't leave me all alone)
Please give me the answers I need, don't leave me in the dark


If it's true don't leave me all alone out here (eh, eh)
Please don't abandon me, if there's some truth to the rumors


Wondering if you're ever gonna take me there (eh, no, eh no)
I don't want to be left wondering if we will have a future together


'Cause I need to know
It's important for me to know where we stand with each other


Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know (oh, ah-ah-ah)
Please let me know your true feelings, it's crucial for me to know


I need to know (tell me, oh)
It's vital for me to understand your emotions towards me


I need to know (don't leave me all alone)
It's critical for me to know whether or not we have a future together


Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know (oh)
Please tell me what I need to know, don't keep me in suspense


If it's true don't leave me all alone out here (oh, ah-ah-ah)
Please don't make me feel isolated, if the rumors about us are true


Wondering if you're ever gonna take me there (oh)
I need to know if we're going to move beyond the speculation and rumors


Tell me what you're feeling 'cause I need to know
It's necessary for me to understand your emotions, to pursue a relationship with you


Girl you've gotta let me know which way to go (don't leave me all alone)
You need to tell me where we stand with each other, to avoid any misunderstandings


'Cause I need to know (don't leave me all alone)
It's crucial that I know what you feel towards me, to make any future plans


I need to know (don't leave me all alone)
It's vital for me to understand what's in your heart, to make any decisions about us


Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know (yeah, don't leave me all alone)
Please reveal your true feelings, and don't leave me in the dark




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Marc Anthony, Mark Cory Rooney

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

@SNSimone15

This is one of those songs you forgot existed and forgot how it went but still somehow you listen to it 20 years later and remember all the lyrics.

@steveclark2761

the songs I listen to will usually tell you what kind of
mood I'm in or tell you what's in my heart when words can't begin to
describe who I am. When I'm happy, you'll usually find me singing and i
love listening to romantic music or 60's music, do you love this beautiful songs ?

@haochu7185

Still on my mind.

@shoaali1

So true I can relate it

@cinemaxxxmovies106

i didnt even remember when was the first time i heard this song and how it went 🤣

your comment is so accurate.
hahaha

@mirandashealingcollective255

@Steve Clark aaaa

11 More Replies...

@ramiroperez2461

This song will never age. Song is pure gold 👌

@angelicakenneth3725

I love it

@ramiroperez2461

@Angelica Kenneth that's good

@familzawilltaylor9326

Facts

More Comments

More Versions