NEED YOU
Mccoy Travie Lyrics
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And inside I'm a mess by someone before
And I wish that I, I could find a key
To unlock all the things that you want us to be
Let me open up and start again,
But there's a safe around my heart
I don't know how to let you in,
And that's why I need time.
I said I need you,
I need you to understand, you, you, you
I need you to understand, you, you, you
Call up the locksmith,
Tell him we need him quick
We've got a million keys,
None of them seem to fit
While you're on the phone,
Call up the clocksmith,
Cuz I could use some time,
Even the slightest bit
Let me open up and start again,
And break this safe around my heart
I don't know how to let you in,
And that's what keeps us apart
And that's why I need time
I said I need you
I need you to understand, you, you, you
I need you to understand, you, you, you
I'm thinking now's the time,
Maybe its time to go, if I gave you my heart, be gentle,
I'm tired of laying low, lets give the world a show
And when you know, you know,
And when you know, you know, you know
And when you know, you know, you know, you know
And that's why I need time
I said I need you,
I need you to understand, you, you, you
I need you to understand, you, you, you
I need you to understand
I need you to understand
I need you to understand
I need you to understand
I need you
I need you
I need you
I need you, you, you
The song "Need You" by McCoy Travie explores a common theme of being emotionally unavailable due to past trauma. The songwriter admits that it is not the fault of their current love interest, but rather a result of being hurt by someone before. They express a desire to let go of their emotional barriers and open up to their partner, but are struggling to find the key to do so. The use of the metaphor of a locked door and a safe around their heart emphasizes the songwriter's feelings of being trapped and the difficulty of overcoming their emotional obstacles. The chorus of the song repeats the plea for understanding and time to work through these issues.
In the second stanza, the songwriter calls for a locksmith to help open the locked door to their heart, emphasizing the struggle of overcoming these emotional barriers. They also request time from their partner to work through their issues, indicating a willingness to change and let go of past traumas.
The final stanza shows a willingness to take a risk and give their heart to their partner, but with a plea for gentleness. The repetition of "and when you know, you know" emphasizes the importance of following one's intuition and taking risks in love.
Overall, "Need You" is a vulnerable and honest portrayal of the struggle to overcome emotional baggage and let oneself be vulnerable in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I know its not your fault, but I'm a locked door
I understand that you're not to blame, but I'm guarded and closed off
And inside I'm a mess by someone before
I'm emotionally damaged by a past relationship
And I wish that I, I could find a key
I desperately want to open up and be vulnerable
To unlock all the things that you want us to be
So that we can have a healthy relationship and be what you want us to be
Let me open up and start again,
I want to try to let my guard down and start fresh
But there's a safe around my heart
But I'm scared to let anyone in
I don't know how to let you in,
I don't know how to be vulnerable with you
And that's what keeps us apart
And that's why we can't have a healthy relationship
And that's why I need time.
I need time to work though my issues before I can be in a relationship
I said I need you,
But I still want you in my life
Call up the locksmith,
Maybe we need professional help
Tell him we need him quick
We need him to come soon
We've got a million keys,
We've tried many different approaches
None of them seem to fit
But nothing seems to work
While you're on the phone,
While you're making calls
Call up the clocksmith,
Maybe we need more time
Cuz I could use some time,
I certainly need more time
Even the slightest bit
Even if it's just a little bit of time
And break this safe around my heart
I need to overcome my fear of vulnerability
I'm thinking now's the time,
I'm starting to feel ready
Maybe its time to go, if I gave you my heart, be gentle,
Maybe it's time to take a chance on us
I'm tired of laying low, lets give the world a show
I'm tired of hiding our relationship, let's make it known to the world
And when you know, you know,
When you love someone, you just know
And that's why I need time
I still need time to work through my fears
I need you to understand, you, you, you
I need you to be patient with me
I need you to understand
I need you to understand where I'm coming from
I need you
I need you in my life
I need you
I need you more than ever
I need you, you, you
I need you, all of you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WAYNE HECTOR, TRAVIS MCCOY, CARSTEN MORTENSEN, LUCAS SECON
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@KariBrennan
I was obsessed back in 2010 and I still am 2021 ... come back to us Travie! I need youuuuuu & your music!!!
@MrGinja123
This album is still 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@juliannrulla6041
Yes so true we need his music
@angelayolmo7989
he is dropping on 17th sis!
@KariBrennan
@Angela Yolmo thanks for the heads up! I'll keep an eye & ear out! Cant wait to hear any & all new music from him 🥰🎶🤩
@angelayolmo7989
@Kari Ghoul Always!
@pichicuaz2790
when you feel old and tired, there is nothing better to listening the music that you loved when you were young, it makes you feel young again, it doesn't matter 3 or 4 minutes.
@Miss_leerosee
thats definitly true and im only 12
@vexrd
YourBeautyStarr LOOOL I mean you're 12..........
@pichicuaz2790
Its true