Moby found commercial and critical success with his fifth album Play (1999), which, after receiving little recognition, became an unexpected global hit in 2000 after each track was licensed to films, television shows, and commercials. It remains his highest selling album with 12 million copies sold. Its seventh single, "South Side", featuring Gwen Stefani, remains his only one to appear on the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching No. 14. Moby followed Play with albums of varied styles including electronic, dance, rock, and downtempo music, starting with 18 (2002), Hotel (2005), and Last Night (2008). His later albums saw him explore ambient music, including the almost four-hour release Long Ambients 1: Calm. Sleep. (2016). Moby continues to record and release albums; his twenty-first studio album, Resound NYC, was released in May 2023.
In addition to his music career, Moby is known for his veganism and support for animal rights and humanitarian aid. He was the owner of TeaNY, a vegan cafe in Manhattan, and Little Pine, a vegan restaurant in Los Angeles, and organized the vegan music and food festival Circle V. He is the author of four books, including a collection of his photography and two memoirs: Porcelain: A Memoir (2016) and Then It Fell Apart (2019).
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moby
Discography
Moby (1992)
Ambient (1993)
Everything Is Wrong (1995)
Animal Rights (1996)
Play (1999)
18 (2002)
Hotel (2005)
Last Night (2008)
Wait for Me (2009)
Destroyed (2011)
Innocents (2013)
Long Ambients 1: Calm. Sleep. (2016)
These Systems Are Failing (2016)
More Fast Songs About the Apocalypse (2017)
Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt (2018)
Long Ambients 2 (2019)
All Visible Objects (2020)
Live Ambient Improvised Recordings Vol. 1 (2020)
Reprise (2021)
Ambient 23 (2023)
Resound NYC (2023)
All That I Need Is To Be Loved
Moby Lyrics
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Can't you take this out of me
All I want is to be near you
Oh my God, how can I love thee?
All that I need is to be loved
Can't you take this out of me
All I want is to be near you
Oh, my God...
No one on earth can be what I need
No one on earth can feel what I must feel
All that I need
All that I need
All that I need
All that I need
All that I need
All that I need
All that I need is to be loved
The song "All That I Need Is To Be Loved" by Moby is a poignant expression of the yearning for affection and connection. The repeated refrain of "All that I need is to be loved" reinforces the idea that love is the fundamental need of a human being. The song explores the vulnerability of love and the desire to be close to someone who is the object of affection. The lyrics, "Can't you take this out of me" suggest that the singer is consumed with longing for love and unable to shake it off easily. The repetition of the line "Oh my God, how can I love thee?" indicates the singer's amazement at the depth of their feelings.
The lyrics express the idea that finding someone who can fulfill the need for love is challenging. The singer acknowledges that no one on earth can be what they need, and no one can feel what they feel. It is a lonely realization, emphasizing the rarity of finding someone who can truly understand and reciprocate our feelings. The repeated chorus of "All that I need" creates an urgent and powerful mood, underscoring the vital importance of finding love.
In sum, Moby's "All That I Need Is To Be Loved" is an emotionally resonant song about the profound human need for love, and the quest to find someone who can fulfill it.
Line by Line Meaning
All that I need is to be loved
The only thing I require to be happy is love.
Can't you take this out of me
I can't control my desire for love, it's part of who I am.
All I want is to be near you
Being close to you brings me joy and happiness above all else.
Oh my God, how can I love thee?
Expressing the intensity of admiration and love for a higher power.
No one on earth can be what I need
The things I need to fulfill my wants and desires cannot be found on this earth.
No one on earth can feel what I must feel
The emotions I experience are unique and cannot be replicated by anyone else.
All that I need
Reiterating that only love is required for happiness.
All that I need
Stressing the importance of only needing love to fulfill desires.
All that I need
Reaffirming the belief that nothing else is necessary in life except love.
All that I need is to be loved
Concluding that the only thing needed in life for happiness is love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RICHARD MELVILLE HALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@themad8088
so intense, so deep, a definition of a truly shocking song, but with a brutal musical style, to shake all nightclubs in any city, another great masterpiece of Moby, !AWESOME¡.
@christinasavannah7992
The guitar riffs and synth....this is like Industrial music i love it
@corntastrophy
This is pretty similar to "March of The Pigs" by NIN, which Moby has stated some of his songs are him just aping Trent Reznor lol. Both him and Moby are talented people
@VelcroKittie
Back in the day in Dublin when the SFX club was still running my band supported Fear Factory and we covered this tune. Seemed to go down a treat.
@Idekjj
This album makes me feel like I’m in college again!!! I happened on this CD by chance in an assortment, and I never knew the name of the album.
@user-dl5mr9dg7q
this music is unique and nice!!
@lizzykiss441
this album is amazing
@SunevDNA
talk about a blast from the past ... thanks for the upload.
@thecrowing584
i had this album. I love this song, pure musical genious.
@gracjanrotke
Same back in '94