Don't Need This
Melanie C Lyrics


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City limits never change
Whispers keep me hunted
Though I challenge everything I remain captivated
Trying to leave this life behind
I have become the hunter
Now I'm planning my attack and I will surely rise again
Running from yourself isn't gonna save you
I don't need this I don't need you
I'm hitting back for what you put me through
I'm over this I'm over you
I'm taking back what I have given you
I don't need this I don't need you
I'm taking back what I have given you
I'm over this I'm over you
I'm hitting back for what you put me through
I don't need this I don't need you
I don't need this don't need you
Time has rediscovered me and everything I wanted
Now I'm standing here alone
Your presence haunts me
I had the strength to overcome
And introduce the fighter
No longer hidden in my self-inflicted pain and misery
Running from yourself isn't gonna save you
I don't need this I don't need you
I'm hitting back for what you put me through
I'm over this I'm over you
I'm taking back what I have given you
I don't need this I don't need you
I'm taking back what I have given you
I'm over this I'm over you
I'm hitting back for what you put me through
Am I lying to myself?
Is it wrong, is it right?
Trying too hard to impress
I want to belong, feel alright
Am I lying to myself?
Am I wrong, am I right?
Running from yourself is never gonna save you
I don't need this I don't need you
I'm hitting back for what you put me through
I'm over this I'm over you
I'm taking back what I have given you
I don't need this I don't need you
I'm taking back what I have given you
I'm over this I'm over you
I'm hitting back for what you put me through




I don't need this I don't need you
I don't need this, don't need you

Overall Meaning

Melanie C's “Don't Need This” speaks about overcoming the negative emotions from a destructive relationship. The lyrics describe how the singer has grown stronger from their experiences and are no longer willing to be treated poorly. They talk about standing up for themselves and fighting back against someone who has caused them pain. Though they may be haunted by the past, they have gained the strength to overcome it and walk away on their own. The repeated phrase "I don't need this, I don't need you" is a testament to this newfound strength and independence.


The song shows an evolution in Melanie C's personal life since going solo from Spice Girls. Melanie C has talked about how she experienced severe depression and anxiety after leaving the Spice Girls, and how finding a new sense of self helped to overcome this. The lyrics to “Don't Need This” suggest that the singer has finally broken free from the past and is moving forward in her life. The song has a powerful message of self-reliance and resilience that makes it very relatable to a wide audience.


Line by Line Meaning

City limits never change
I feel stuck and trapped in this place for a long time


Whispers keep me hunted
I feel like someone is constantly watching me and it makes me paranoid


Though I challenge everything I remain captivated
Although I try to fight against my situation, I still feel trapped and unable to break free


Trying to leave this life behind
I want to escape from my current situation and start fresh


I have become the hunter
I have decided to take control of my life and be proactive in making changes


Now I'm planning my attack and I will surely rise again
I am strategizing and coming up with a plan to overcome my challenges and thrive


Running from yourself isn't gonna save you
Avoiding your problems won't make them go away - you have to face them head-on


I don't need this I don't need you
I am done with this situation and I am moving on without you


I'm hitting back for what you put me through
I am standing up for myself and fighting back against those who have caused me pain


I'm over this I'm over you
I have moved on and I no longer care about you or this situation


I'm taking back what I have given you
I am reclaiming my power and taking back what I have given to those who don't deserve it


Time has rediscovered me and everything I wanted
As time has passed, I have rediscovered my goals and desires in life


Now I'm standing here alone
I am standing on my own and not relying on anyone else to make me happy


Your presence haunts me
I am still haunted by the memory of you and what you put me through


I had the strength to overcome
I have proven to myself that I am strong enough to overcome any obstacle


And introduce the fighter
I have become a fighter, ready to take on any challenge that comes my way


No longer hidden in my self-inflicted pain and misery
I am no longer hiding in my own sorrow and pain - I am ready to face the world again


Am I lying to myself?
I am questioning whether or not I am being truthful with myself


Is it wrong, is it right?
I am unsure if the path I am on is the correct one or not


Trying too hard to impress
I am putting a lot of pressure on myself to impress others


I want to belong, feel alright
I want to feel like I fit in and that everything is okay


I don't need this, don't need you
I am done with this situation and moving on without you




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MELANIE CHISHOLM, GREGORY CHARLES HATWELL, MARC LANE

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