Need You Now
Savannah Outen Boyce Avenue Lyrics
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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,
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...
The song "Need You Now" by Boyce Avenue featuring Savannah Outen is a heart-wrenching ballad about a person in need of their former romantic partner. The song is a confession of vulnerability and the urge to reach out for the person who once held their heart. The first lyrics in the song describe scattered memories of the former relationship all over the floor, indicating that the person is struggling to move on. The person is clutching onto the phone with a powerful need to speak to the former partner who they wonder if they ever cross their mind.
The chorus of the song is a powerful confession of the person's need to call their former partner. The line "I'm all alone and I need you now" highlights the loneliness and the desperation the person is feeling, and "And I don't know how I can do without" shows that they are struggling to deal with their emotions alone. The second verse of the song includes a reference to alcohol, which is often linked to heartbreak and trying to mask pain. The person is trying to forget the hurt, but they cannot help but keep their eyes on the door, hoping the former partner will come back to fill that emptiness.
Overall, the song is a relatable and emotional portrayal of the pain of heartbreak and the urge to reconnect with someone from the past. It is a reminder of the human need for companionship and the struggle to let go of something that brought such happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Picture perfect memories,
Scattered all around the floor
The singer is surrounded by reminders of past happy memories that are now meaningless and broken.
Reaching for the phone 'cause,
I can't fight it anymore
The emotions are too strong and the need for comfort and support is too great to resist.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time
The singer is consumed by thoughts of someone they love and wonders if the feeling is mutual.
It's a quarter after one,
I'm all alone and I need you now
The artist is feeling vulnerable and isolated and is seeking emotional support from the other person.
Said I wouldn't call
but I lost all control and I need you now
The artist is ashamed to admit their dependency but their feelings are too strong to resist.
And I don't know how I can do without,
I just need you now
The singer is acknowledging their need for the other person and how difficult it is to function without them.
Another shot of whiskey,
can't stop looking at the door
Wishing you'd come sweeping
in the way you did before
The singer is using alcohol to numb the pain of missing the other person and is hoping for a reconciliation.
oh ohhh...
This line is meant to convey strong emotions and connect with the listener on a more visceral level.
Guess I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all
The artist would rather endure pain than feel nothing, an indication of how important the other person is to them.
And I said I wouldn't call
but I'm a little drunk and I need you now
The artist is again admitting to their weakness and dependency on the other person for emotional support.
Oh baby I need you now...
A repetition and reinforcement of the singer's desperate need for the other person's comfort and support.
Contributed by Lincoln Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Martin Currah
I'm a huge Boyce Avenue fan. Seen them twice. And can't wait to see them for a third time!! This is one of my personal favorites. The contrast between their voices is what makes this cover fantastic.
leonard matthews
wow another great cover by two talented superstars who should have been winning Grammy's years ago because they both sound so amazing that their music will change the world
Rodolfo Lozano
I like this version better than the original, and all of my friends think the same way. You guys are awesome, you both sing great and I like the feeling that Savanna & Alejandro provide to this song.
Amisha K
Guitar playing was beyond incredible. The singers were amazing as well!
Hayley Anderson
Don't worry about people and their rude comments! You aren't a poser! Keep singing dear! you are amazing! and this video is amazing!
Stephanie Davis
i enjoy this more than the original ! soo good ! i never heard of boyce avenue before this - they are amazing great job, LOVE.
Stephanie Davis
i enjoy this more than the original. SO good. i never heard of boyce avenue before this, they are soo good. LOVE.
Straalen McCallum
How fantastic is this!!! I can't stop watching it!! My goodness Savannah is the best ever!! You can do anything Savannah! OMG You absolutely rock!!
Vasili Serbin
Every song sounds supreme with the voice of Savannah Outen))
Liza Williams
Savannah you are AWESOME! keep doing this girl, you're just gonna be more and more successful!