Need You Now
Sabrina Lyrics


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Why'd you have to go?
You know we still needed you here
The pain grows and grows,
The pain was already severe
So why'd you go?
Like you were through,
cnd you took your last bow
If you had to go,
Why would the time be right now?

We adored you,
We turned toward you,
Guess we wore you
Out

Now we're confused,
Left our hearts blue and bruised,
Hoping it gets better
You gave us no reasons
For why you would leave us,
You should know better
Now what did you do?
Tell me what happened to
Happily ever after?
I wish that we knew
Promises from you
Don't last forever
Ooh

Ohhh

Why'd you have to leave?
Packed your things walked out the door
cnd you didn't think,
We would need you anymore?
So why'd you leave?
You didn't give much a goodbye
cnd when you leave,
Make sure to give us a sign

We adored you,
We turned toward you,
I guess we wore you
Out

Now we're confused,
Left our hearts blue and bruised,
Hoping it gets better
You gave us no reasons for
Why you would leave us,
You should know better
Now what did you do?
Tell me what happened to
Happily ever after?
I wish that we knew
Promises from you
Don't last forever

How does it feel
cll by yourself?
Put your family
On the back of your shelf
cre we something you can live
Without?
Well tell me how do you,
Do you like it




Now?
Ohhh

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of Sabrina's song "Need You Now," the singer expresses deep emotions of loss and confusion over someone's departure. The lyrics delve into questioning the reasons behind the individual's decision to leave and highlighting the void that their absence has created. The repetition of the question "Why'd you have to go?" reflects the singer's inability to come to terms with the departure and emphasizes the impact it has had on those left behind. The pain and anguish are palpable as the singer laments the suddenness and lack of explanation for the departure.


The lyrics also touch on feelings of adoration and reliance on the person who left, suggesting that their presence was a source of comfort and support. The lines "We adored you, We turned toward you, I guess we wore you Out" indicate a sense of betrayal or abandonment felt by those left behind. The abrupt departure has left them feeling confused, heartbroken, and hopeful for some form of closure or understanding.


The singer's plea for answers and closure is evident throughout the lyrics, with questions like "Tell me what happened to Happily ever after?" and "Promises from you Don't last forever" highlighting a sense of betrayal and shattered expectations. The lyrics convey a sense of longing for clarity and resolution, as the singer struggles to make sense of the sudden departure and the lack of communication from the person who left.


The final stanza of the lyrics shifts towards introspection, with the singer questioning the impact of the departure on the individual who left. The lines "How does it feel All by yourself? Put your family On the back of your shelf" suggest a sense of isolation and detachment experienced by the person who chose to leave. The singer wonders if the departure was truly necessary and challenges the individual to reflect on the consequences of their actions. Overall, the lyrics of "Need You Now" offer a poignant exploration of loss, confusion, and the search for closure in the face of unexpected departures.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@masterspivey1338

Does anyone else get super nostalgic listening to this song? This makes me remember driving in the car with my mother to get dinner. It makes me remember life when I had much less stress. This song doesn’t just remind me of my memories, it is a memory. I hope you all are safe and doing well during these hard times and have a good day.
















Edit 1: It’s midnight, currently. June 27, 2022! I cannot believe the amount of support this comment has received over all of this time, I feel so much genuine love for all of you. As I re-read this comment that I wrote two years ago, so seemingly straightforward, I remember just how vulnerable I had felt while writing it. I was dealing with the loss of a close friend, familial issues, and other personal troubles. Somehow, assisting others when I needed help myself was more than enough to make me feel better, at the time. If you ever need to hear it, remember that you and your well-being should always come first. Help yourself so you can be the best that you possibly can be when you lend a hand to others. Thankfully, I am more than happy to report that I’m doing so much better, now! It has taken such a long time, grieving is a long and difficult journey, one with no clear ending point. After time, however, it does get easier. You will not feel as low as that forever. Regardless, I truly wish that I could express my gratitude to you all, as I’m so incredibly fortunate to have all of these wonderful responses. I appreciate the honesty, the raw emotions that some of you shared when you replied. Never take being able to share your true feelings for granted, I love you all!

Stay safe, and once more…
have a good day :))💗



@reidoxudo

Lyrics
Picture perfect memories
Scattered all around the floor
Reaching for the phone cause
I can't fight it anymore.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind.
For me it happens all the time.
It's a quarter after one.
I'm all alone and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call, but I lost all control
And I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now.
Another shot of whiskey
Can't stop looking at the door.
Wishing you'd come sweeping in the way you did before.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind.
For me it happens all the time.
It's a quarter after one.
I'm a little drunk and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call, but I lost all control
And I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now.
Yes I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all.
It's a quarter after one.
I'm all alone and I need you now.
And I said I wouldn't call
But I'm a little drunk and I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now.
I just need you now.
Oh baby I need you now.



@grazielabarbosa3509

Picture perfect memories,
Scattered all around the floor
Reaching for the phone 'cause,
I can't fight it anymore
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time


It's a quarter after one,
I'm all alone and I need you now
Said I wouldn't call
but I lost all control and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without,
I just need you now


Another shot of whiskey,
can't stop looking at the door
Wishing you'd come sweeping
in the way you did before
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time

It's a quarter after one,
I'm a little drunk,
And I need you now
Said I wouldn't call
but I lost all control and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without,
I just need you now


oh ohhh...


Guess I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all
It's a quarter after one,
I'm all alone and I need you now
And I said I wouldn't call
but I'm a little drunk and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without,
I just need you now
I just need you now
Oh baby I need you now...



@juri4097

* lyrics *

Picture perfect memories
Scattered all around the floor
Reaching for the phone cause
I can't fight it anymore.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind.
For me it happens all the time.
It's a quarter after one.
I'm all alone and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call, but I lost all control
And I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now.
Another shot of whiskey
Can't stop looking at the door.
Wishing you'd come sweeping in the way you did before.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind.
For me it happens all the time.
It's a quarter after one.
I'm a little drunk and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call, but I lost all control
And I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now.
Yes I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all.
It's a quarter after one.
I'm all alone and I need you now.
And I said I wouldn't call
But I'm a little drunk and I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now.
I just need you now.
Oh baby I need you now.



@dwkrmn8173

Picture perfect memories
Scattered all around the floor
Reaching for the phone 'cause, I can't fight it anymore
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time

It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now
Said I wouldn't call but I lost all control and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now

Another shot of whiskey, can't stop looking at the door
Wishing you'd come sweepin' in the way you did before
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time

It's a quarter after one, I'm a little drunk, and I need you now
Said I wouldn't call but I lost all control and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now

Whoa oh whoa

Guess I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all
It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now
And I said I wouldn't call but I'm a little drunk and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now
I just need you now

Oh baby I need you now ooh ooh



@august4189

Picture perfect memories
Scattered all around the floor
Reaching for the phone cause
I can't fight it anymore.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind.
For me it happens all the time.
It's a quarter after one.
I'm all alone and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call, but I lost all control
And I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now.
Another shot of whiskey
Can't stop looking at the door.
Wishing you'd come sweeping in the way you did before.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind.
For me it happens all the time.
It's a quarter after one.
I'm a little drunk and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call, but I lost all control
And I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now.
Yes I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all.
It's a quarter after one.
I'm all alone and I need you now.
And I said I wouldn't call
But I'm a little drunk and I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now.
I just need you now.
Oh baby I need you now.



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@shayarirehman

Who is listening today?😢🎉😅

@DestinyIrvin

I am.

@patrickgodson6096

I am ❤x

@jimbo735

I'm drunk singing it with the boys. Aka my dog..cat..and son

@nytianikole8957

I'm listening tonight!

@jamesanglin3839

Me, sadly but forever.

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If you listening to this master piece in the month of April 2024, you will be legend ❤, Hugs

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@rebeccastivers8941

I already am Legend and still love this song LOL in Feb 2024

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