I Need It
Norman and Joey Jay Lyrics
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Is everything that it should be
Lovin' you the way I do
Should be gritty clear to you
You've got a thang for me
Even the blind could see
Something you got, you can't beat it - no
Well, girl, I need it - girl, I need it
That thang - that thang
Girl, girl, I need it - girl, I need it
That thang - that thang
Baby, babe, I need it - I need it
Oh yeah - oh yeah
Babe, babe, I need it
Something you got weakens me
I give in like 1-2-3
Sometime I do somethin' wrong
We hug and kiss and it's all gone
Ain't that cold
You've got a thang for me
Even the blind could see
Something you got, can't beat it - no
No, that's why girl, I need it - girl, I need it
Yeh-boo-boo-boo-boo-boo-boo - eh-boo-boo-boo-boo-boo-boo
I need it
That thang - that thang
That thang - that thang
Girl, I need it - I need it
That thang - that thang - that thang
Girl, I need it - girl, I need it - ow
Got to tell it like it is
Love will last a million years
It sure did open up my nose
You kept the dose so it can't goes
You've got a thang for me
Even the blind could see
Something you got, you sure can't beat it
In "I Need It," Norman and Joey Jay express their love and desire for their partners. The opening line states the obvious, that loving the other person is everything it should be. The second line suggests that the way Norman and Joey Jay love should be clear to their partners because of the intensity of their emotions. The chorus is an admission of their need for their partners' seemingly irresistible and powerful charms. The next two verses explore the power dynamic in the relationship. The first states that one partner holds something over the other that weakens him or her. The second implies that the relationship is cyclical. Sometimes something goes wrong, but they work it out with a hug and a kiss, suggesting a deep and lasting passion.
The main theme of the song is the singers' need for love and passion from their partners. The lyrics suggest that the power dynamic in the relationship is skewed toward the partners, who have irresistible charms that their lovers cannot resist. The song depicts a great need for intimacy and affection. The metaphorical representation of a "thang," which signifies the irresistible charms of one's partner, creates a playful and romantic aspect to the song, although some may interpret it as crude. Overall, the song is a passionate declaration of love, need, and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Lovin' you it seemed to me
My previous experience made it appear that loving you would be beautiful.
Is everything that it should be
Loving you, as I thought, is everything I expected it to be.
Lovin' you the way I do
The way I love you is intense.
Should be gritty clear to you
My love for you should be clear enough for you to feel it.
You've got a thang for me
You have a unique and attractive quality that draws me towards you.
Even the blind could see
Your unique quality is so evident that anyone, even a blind person, could notice it.
Something you got, you can't beat it - no
Your unique quality is unbeatable and inimitable.
Well, girl, I need it - girl, I need it
I need your unique quality in my life.
That thang - that thang
Referring to your unique quality or trait.
Baby, babe, I need it - I need it
I desperately crave for your unique quality that makes you irreplaceable.
Something you got weakens me
Your unique quality has the power to make me vulnerable.
I give in like 1-2-3
I easily surrender to you.
Sometime I do somethin' wrong
Sometimes I make mistakes in our relationship.
We hug and kiss and it's all gone
Our love is strong enough to forgive and forget the mistakes committed.
Ain't that cold
It is amazing how our love can overcome our flaws.
No, that's why girl, I need it - girl, I need it
I need your unique quality because it is what makes our relationship strong enough to overcome our imperfections.
Yeh-boo-boo-boo-boo-boo-boo - eh-boo-boo-boo-boo-boo-boo
Lines from the chorus repeated.
Got to tell it like it is
I have to be honest with you and express my feelings.
Love will last a million years
Our love is so strong that it can withstand the test of time.
It sure did open up my nose
You made me realize the true beauty of life and love.
You kept the dose so it can't goes
You make sure that our love does not fade away.
Something you got, you sure can't beat it
Your unique quality is incomparable and unmatchable.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHNNY GUITAR WATSON
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