I Need Love
Sam Jackson Lyrics


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I'm old enough to know that
I'm too young to know a thing
But I've seen what I've seen
And if you ask me everything
I'll ever need

I've met alot of faces and I know a lot of names
But everyone I've come across has all been just the same
But that all changed,
That all changed

Under the downtown neon lights
That's when you caught my eye
You got me all worked up
I ain't leavin' without your love
It's obvious we both know
This goin' end tomorrow
The night ain't long enough
I ain't leavin' without your love
I ain't leavin' without your love

Juxebox died closing time
So take me by the hand
Last call last song
So I've me one more dance

Under the downtown neon lights
That's when you caught my eye
You got me all worked up
I ain't leavin' without your love
It's obvious we both know
This goin end tomorrow
The night ain't long enough
I ain't leavin' without your love
I ain't leavin' without your love

Under the downtown neon lights
That's when you caught my eye
You got me all worked up
I ain't leavin' without your love
It's obvious we both know
This goin' end tomorrow
The night ain't long enough
I ain't leavin' without your love
I ain't leavin' without your love

Tonight ain't long enough
I ain't leavin' without your love
Tonight ain't long enough




I ain't leavin' without your love
I ain't leavin' without your love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sam Jackson's "I Need Love" express a mixture of youthful enthusiasm and experienced insight. The first line, "I'm old enough to know that I'm too young to know a thing," suggests a sense of self-awareness and humility. The singer acknowledges their limited knowledge but also suggests that they have seen enough to have a sense of what they need in life. The next lines, "But I've seen what I've seen and if you ask me everything I'll ever need," suggest that the singer has gained some hard-won wisdom from their experiences.


The second verse suggests that the singer has been around the block a few times and has met a lot of people, but hasn't found anyone who stands out: "But everyone I've come across has all been just the same." However, the singer's perspective changes when they meet someone special under the "downtown neon lights." This person catches their eye and gets them "all worked up." The singer is adamant that they won't leave without this person's love, even though they know it's a short-lived encounter.


Overall, the lyrics to "I Need Love" capture the mix of uncertainty and hopefulness that comes with being young and trying to navigate the world. The singer acknowledges their limitations but also has a deep conviction about what they want in life.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm old enough to know that
Despite being young, I have enough life experience to understand certain things


I'm too young to know a thing
There is still so much to learn and discover for me


But I've seen what I've seen
I have witnessed things that have shaped my perspective


And if you ask me everything
If you asked me for my opinion on everything


I'll ever need
These are the things that are essential to me


I've met alot of faces and I know a lot of names
I've met many people, but I haven't found something unique or special in them


But everyone I've come across has all been just the same
They all seem to blend together in my memory


But that all changed, That all changed
Then I met you and everything was different. You stood out from everyone else.


Under the downtown neon lights
In the bright and bustling city streets


That's when you caught my eye
I noticed you and felt drawn to you


You got me all worked up
You made me excited and passionate


I ain't leavin' without your love
I won't leave until I have your affection


It's obvious we both know
We both understand


This goin' end tomorrow
Our time together is limited and will be coming to a close soon


The night ain't long enough
We don't have enough time to do everything we want to


Juxebox died closing time
The jukebox stopped playing music at closing time


So take me by the hand
Lead me and guide me


Last call last song
This is the final call before the bar closes, and this is the last song they will play


So I've me one more dance
Let's have one more dance together before the night ends


Tonight ain't long enough
We don't have enough time tonight


I ain't leavin' without your love
I won't leave until I have your affection




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: CARY RYAN BARLOWE, SARAH ELIZABETH ZIMMERMANN, WILLIAM JUSTIN DAVIS

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George Roy

The way they flip the script when she whips out that bong
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Giantrobby

Priorities

Blue Wolf

That's all it takes

Nicholas Morales

She smokes it like a pro

James Barnett

bro i swear

Jadyn Rib

Arturo Blanco it’s true. Me and my cousin would do the exact same thing, don’t judge us please...

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Val Owen

"I just don't want my lawyer singing frozen songs" 😂😂😂

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peacemkr100 true that! I love that reference

Adam Marino

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Matt Gerrish

The Very Hungry Caterpie what is the significance of that other than the fact that she has blonde hair?

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