Need You Now
St. Martin's Orchestra Of Los Angeles Lyrics
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I hide no more behind the mask
And what you see is what I am, it's reality
For too long I walked alone
I tried to prove that I was strong
But now that part of me is gone
And I am free, free to be
I need you
And there is nothing I must prove
For you are a friend who loves at all times
I thank God for you
I love you
I need you
I think back to all the times
That you have shown the meaning of love and grace
Your embrace inspires me
To be better
And now I want to be
The one who loves you like you love me
And comforts you with the comfort I've been given from above
Now I'm giving you my love
‘Cause…
The lyrics to St. Martin's Orchestra Of Los Angeles's song Need You Now depict a narrative of self-discovery and the freedom that comes with being true to oneself. The opening line, "Wide open my life is now", suggests a sense of awakening and liberation from a past where the singer hid behind a metaphorical mask. The lines "And what you see is what I am, it's reality" further emphasize this theme of authenticity and self-acceptance. The singer acknowledges that they no longer feel the need to prove their strength or worthiness, and that the "part of me" that caused them to feel this way is now gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Wide open my life is now
I am no longer hiding behind a facade, my true self is exposed
I hide no more behind the mask
I have shed my previous insecurities and no longer feel the need to conceal my true self
And what you see is what I am, it's reality
I am presenting myself genuinely, and the perception you have of me is an accurate portrayal of who I truly am
For too long I walked alone
I spent a long time feeling lonely and isolated
I tried to prove that I was strong
I made an effort to appear self-sufficient and independent
But now that part of me is gone
I have abandoned my desire to appear strong and have let my guard down
And I am free, free to be
I feel liberated to openly express myself without fear of judgment
I need you
I require your support and companionship
And there is nothing I must prove
I no longer feel the need to prove my worth or capabilities to you
For you are a friend who loves at all times
You are a steadfast friend who offers love and support consistently
I thank God for you
I am grateful to have you in my life and believe it to be a divine blessing
I love you
I offer you my sincere affection
I need you
I require your support and companionship
I think back to all the times
I reflect upon past moments we shared together
That you have shown the meaning of love and grace
You have demonstrated the essence of love and compassion through your past actions
Your embrace inspires me
The warmth of your embrace motivates and uplifts me
To be better
To improve myself as a person and to show you the love and care you deserve
And now I want to be
I desire to become
The one who loves you like you love me
I aspire to reciprocate the same love and care you show me
And comforts you with the comfort I've been given from above
I hope to bring you solace and reassurance, guided by a higher power
Now I'm giving you my love
I am expressing my love and affection towards you
‘Cause…
Because of the depth of our relationship and my appreciation for you
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ELMORE JAMES, MARSHALL SEHORN
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