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 the song "That's What I Need" by SWV, the singer expresses her desire for a genuine, lasting love. She describes what she needs in a relationship, including someone who will support her dreams, someone who loves her for who she is, and someone who will provide comfort and pleasure at night. The lyrics speak to a longing for a real and committed relationship, as the singer has been hurt before and is searching for someone who will treat her right.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the need for a partner who will make love all through the night and treat the singer right. The singer acknowledges that she has been hurt before and is looking for real love, implying that she has had relationships in the past that were not fulfilling or authentic. The repetition of the phrase "that's what I need" throughout the song reinforces the idea that the singer is clear about what she wants in a relationship and is not willing to settle for less.
Overall, the lyrics of "That's What I Need" convey a strong desire for a loving and loyal partner who will provide emotional and physical support. The singer is searching for real love and is not willing to settle for anything less.
Line by Line Meaning
I need someone who I can share all my dreams with
I am looking for a person whom I can confide my aspirations and ambitions to
Someone special, who will love me just for me
I desire someone who will accept and cherish me, without reservation or judgment
I need someone to hold me tight
I yearn for physical affection and intimacy, to be embraced and comforted by a loved one
To give good loving all night
I crave passionate and satisfying intimacy with a partner who truly cares for me
So many times I've opened up my heart
I have repeatedly revealed my innermost thoughts and feelings to others
Only to have someone tear it apart
But instead of finding solace and understanding, I have experienced rejection and heartbreak
That's why I need...
These experiences have left me feeling vulnerable and in need of someone who will treat me differently
Someone to treat me right, make love all through the night
I am seeking a partner who will treat me with respect and kindness, while also being passionate and intimate with me
(Boy, I've been hurt before) I've been hurt before
I have been through painful experiences in past relationships and do not want to repeat those mistakes
Real love I'm looking for
I am seeking a genuine and meaningful connection with someone who loves me for who I am
I need someone who will never leave me lonely
I want a partner who will never abandon me or make me feel alone in the world
Someone faithful, who'll love me as their one and only
I am looking for someone who will be loyal and committed to me, and cherish our relationship above all else
I need someone to share my ups and downs
I want a partner who will be there for me through both the good times and the bad
And even through the bad times, will always be around
I want a person who will stand by my side no matter what difficulties life may bring
Ohh-ohh-ohh-ohh-ohhhhhh...
I am expressing my longing and passion for finding the right person
Someone who will treat me right, make sweet love all through the night
I am emphasizing my desire for a partner who will genuinely love and care for me, while also being passionate and intimate with me
Someone who'll love me for me, a real love
I am seeking a partner who will truly love and appreciate me for who I am, and experience an authentic, genuine love with me
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN ALEXANDER MORGAN, WAYMAN L. TISDALE
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