Just What I Needed
Replicants Lyrics
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And wasting all my time
Cause when you're standing oh so near
I kinda lose my mind
It's not the perfume that you wear
It's not the ribbons in your hair
And I don't mind you coming here
I don't mind you hanging out
And talking in your sleep
It doesn't matter where you've been
As long as it was deep
You always knew to wear it well
You look so fancy I can tell
And I don't mind you hanging out
And talking in your sleep
I guess you're just what I needed
Just what I needed
I needed someone to feed
I guess you're just what I needed
Just what I needed
I needed someone to bleed
I don't mind you coming here
And wasting all my time
Cause when you're standing oh so near
I kinda lose my mind
It's not the perfume that you wear
It's not the ribbons in your hair
And I don't mind you coming here
And wasting all my time
I guess you're just what I needed
Just what I needed
I needed someone to feed
I guess you're just what I needed
Just what I needed
I needed someone to bleed
I guess you're just what I needed
Just what I needed
I needed someone to feed
I guess you're just what I needed
Just what I needed
I needed someone to bleed
You're just what I needed
You're just what I needed
You're just what I needed
Yeah yeah!
The Replicants's song "Just What I Needed" is about the joy of having someone special in one's life. The lyrics express the singer's willingness to give up their time for this person, as just being near them is enough to make them lose their mind. The perfume and ribbons that the person wears are not what makes them special, but rather their presence and the depth of their experiences.
The singer expresses their acceptance of the person's quirks, like talking in their sleep, and their appreciation for how well the person carries themselves. The chorus repeats the phrase "I guess you're just what I needed" multiple times, emphasizing the singer's belief that the other person is exactly what they were looking for. The final lines, "You're just what I needed, yeah yeah!" convey the thrill and excitement of having found someone who truly completes them.
Overall, the song is a catchy and upbeat celebration of love and companionship. Its easy-to-remember chorus and playful lyrics make it a classic of the new wave era.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mind you coming here
I'm happy to see you even when you interrupt my day
And wasting all my time
Even though you distract me from what I'm doing, it's all worthwhile
Cause when you're standing oh so near
Being in your presence makes me forget everything else
I kinda lose my mind
You have an incredible effect on me that I can't explain
It's not the perfume that you wear
It's not your scent that's attractive to me
It's not the ribbons in your hair
It's not your appearance that makes you so desirable
And I don't mind you hanging out
I enjoy spending time with you
And talking in your sleep
I don't mind listening to you talk, even if you're not conscious
It doesn't matter where you've been
Your past doesn't affect how I feel about you
As long as it was deep
As long as your experiences have been meaningful to you, that's all that matters
You always knew to wear it well
You have a great sense of style and know how to present yourself
You look so fancy I can tell
Your fashionable appearance catches my eye immediately
I guess you're just what I needed
You complete me in a way I never realized I was missing
Just what I needed
You are the perfect addition to my life
I needed someone to feed
I have a hunger inside me that only you can satisfy
I needed someone to bleed
I need you to break down my walls and let me be vulnerable with you
You're just what I needed
You are exactly what I was missing in my life
Yeah yeah!
I am thrilled to have you in my life and can't contain my excitement
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ric Ocasek
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
News From The Other Side
Excellent cover.
Josh
introduced to this from 411vm number 20 ... been one of my favorites for 25 years