He Needs Me
Peggy Lee Lyrics


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He needs me
He doesn't know it
But he needs me

And so no matter
Where he goes
And though he doesn't care
He knows, I'm there

He needs me
I ought to leave him
But he needs me

I guess, it isn't very bright
Just to tag along
But right or wrong
I'm here, I'm his

And I'll be
A friend or a lover
Because my
One ambition is

To wake him
And make him discover
He needs me

I've got to follow
Where he leads me
Or else he'll never know





That I need him
Just as he needs me

Overall Meaning

The song He Needs Me, written by the famous composer Harry Nilsson and performed by Peggy Lee, has been widely regarded as one of the most insightful and emotional love songs ever written. The song is an ode to unrequited love, and its lyrics are deeply introspective and touching. Firstly, the song highlights how the singer's love interest does not know that he needs her. He is seemingly unaware of her love, but nevertheless, she is dedicated to being there for him. She is willing to follow him wherever he goes, regardless of whether he reciprocates her feelings.


The singer's attachment to her love interest is so strong that she finds it difficult to leave him, even if it is for her own good. She muses that it might not be wise to tag along with someone who doesn't care for her, but she still can't resist his pull. The entire song is a testament to the deep connection between the two protagonists, and it is clear that both of them need each other in their own unique ways.


Overall, Peggy Lee's rendition of this song is incredibly moving, and it strikes a chord with listeners who can relate to the experience of unrequited love. The song's lyrics are simple but profound, and they convey the depth of the singer's emotions in a way that is both raw and powerful.


Line by Line Meaning

He needs me
He is dependent on me and requires my presence and support.


He doesn't know it
He is unaware of his own need for me.


But he needs me
Despite his lack of awareness, he is incomplete without me.


And so no matter
Regardless of the circumstances,


Where he goes
Wherever he may travel,


And though he doesn't care
Even if he is indifferent to my presence,


He knows, I'm there
He subconsciously knows that I am always there for him.


I ought to leave him
I should detach myself from him,


But he needs me
However, his dependence on me holds me back.


I guess, it isn't very bright
Perhaps it is not intelligent


Just to tag along
To merely follow him around


But right or wrong
Regardless of whether it's sensible or not


I'm here, I'm his
I dedicate myself to him wholly and only belong to him.


And I'll be
I will remain


A friend or a lover
As either a platonic companion or a romantic partner


Because my
Due to my own personal reasons,


One ambition is
My sole drive is


To wake him
To help him realize what he needs


And make him discover
And assist him in recognizing


He needs me
That he is incomplete without me


I've got to follow
I must adhere to his direction


Where he leads me
And go where he goes


Or else he'll never know
Otherwise, he will never comprehend


That I need him
The fact that I am equally dependent on him


Just as he needs me
As much as he relies on me.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Harry Nilsson

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@fran_1978

Peggy Lee, Miss Wonderful, the sweetest voice I've ever heard. I love her madly.

@xxmetioqurexx

nice :D

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