That’s What I Need
SWV Lyrics
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That's what I need
Someone special, who will love me just for me
That's what I need
I need someone to hold me tight
To give good loving all night
So many times I've opened up my heart
Only to have someone tear it apart
[Chorus]
Someone to treat me right, make love all through the night
That's what I need
(Boy, I've been hurt before) I've been hurt before
Real love I'm looking for
That's what I need
Real love....
I need someone who will never leave me lonely
That's what I need
Someone faithful, who'll love me as their one and only
That's what I need.
I need someone to share my ups and downs
And even through the bad times, will always be around
So many times I've opened up my heart,
Only to have someone tear it apart. I need...
[Chorus]
Someone to treat me right (treat me right)
Make love all through the night (I need it)
That's what I need
(I've been hurt before) I've been hurt before
(Real love) Real love I'm looking for
That's what I need
Ohh-ohh-ohh-ohh-ohhhhhh...
Someone who will treat me right, make sweet love all through the night
Ohh-ohh-ohh-ohh-ohhhhhh...
Someone who'll love me for me, a real love
That's what I need
[Chorus Until Fade]
In "That's What I Need" by SWV, the artist expresses her desire for a true and genuine love. She longs for a partner who she can share her dreams with, someone who will love her for who she is, and someone who will hold her tight and give her love all night long. The artist has been hurt before, having opened up her heart to others who have torn it apart. Therefore, she needs someone who will treat her right, make love to her all night long, and love her for who she is in order to find the real love that she is looking for.
These lyrics highlight the need for a deep and emotional connection in a romantic relationship. The artist desires someone who will truly love and accept her for who she is, rather than just using her for their own pleasure. She longs for someone who will be faithful and always there for her, through both the ups and downs of life. The lyrics also acknowledge the pain that can come from opening up one's heart to others who do not reciprocate the same level of emotion, showing the importance of finding someone who will truly care for you.
Line by Line Meaning
I need someone who I can share all my dreams with
I am in search of someone who will listen and support me through my aspirations and life goals.
Someone special, who will love me just for me
I want a partner who loves me unconditionally and accepts me for who I am without trying to change me.
I need someone to hold me tight
I desire physical affection and want to be embraced in a loving hug.
To give good loving all night
I want to engage in a satisfying sexual relationship with my partner.
So many times I've opened up my heart
I have trusted people in the past and shared my vulnerabilities with them.
Only to have someone tear it apart
Unfortunately, those individuals have betrayed my trust and hurt me emotionally.
That's why I need...
These past experiences have led me to seek a partner who will treat me better and not cause me harm.
Someone to treat me right, make love all through the night
I am looking for a partner who will love me in a respectful and affectionate way both emotionally and physically.
(Boy, I've been hurt before) I've been hurt before
I have been through heartbreak and have learned from those experiences.
Real love I'm looking for
I want to find genuine love that is meaningful and lasting.
I need someone who will never leave me lonely
I desire a partner who will always be there for me and not abandon me when times get tough.
Someone faithful, who'll love me as their one and only
I am searching for a dedicated partner who will prioritize our relationship and commit to me exclusively.
I need someone to share my ups and downs
I want a partner who I can rely on to support me through life's highs and lows.
And even through the bad times, will always be around
I need someone who will stand by me and not disappear when things get tough.
Someone who will treat me right, make sweet love all through the night
I am in search of a partner who will love me tenderly and engage in a fulfilling sexual relationship with me.
Someone who'll love me for me, a real love
I desire a genuine, unconditional love that celebrates who I am as a person.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN ALEXANDER MORGAN, WAYMAN L. TISDALE
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