Terri & Monica was a hip hop duo from the early 1990s which featured Terri … Read Full Bio ↴Terri & Monica was a hip hop duo from the early 1990s which featured Terri Robinson and Monica Payne They released a pair of full-length recordings, 1993's Systa and 1996's Suga, both released via Epic Records. The latter spawned a Billboard Magazine hit single, "Sexuality (If You Take Your Love)."

"I'm still waiting" a track from their 1993 debut was featured on the soundtrack to Poetic Justice, a motion picture starring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur. Another hit single, "Uh-huh", was featured on Hey Mr. DJ: The 4th Compilation as a remix from Mood II Swing.
The performed alongside Shabba Ranks and Patra on "Family Affair". The song, a revision of the 1971 hit single from Sly & the Family Stone, was featured on the Addams Family Values motion picture soundtrack.
In 1995, the duo performed with LL Cool J on "Loungin"', a track from 1995's Mr. Smith. They also made a contribution to the Money Train motion picture soundtrack.

I Need Your Love
Terri & Monica Lyrics

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I need love
I wanna be kissed
I need love
I wanna be hugged
Oh, baby
My mother told me
It's not a thing
For a girl to think of

But I, but I need love
I want to be loved, baby
I want you to hold me so tight
Hold my hand and kiss me goodnight
I need your love, I need love
I'm a girl
But I feel like a woman
(A woman, a woman, a woman)
I want you to act like a man
My soul's on fire and I have
Such a wild desire burning inside
Oh, baby, oh, baby
I need your love, I need love
Oh, hold me tight
Squeeze me all through the night
Make me know you're mine
All of the time
I need love, I need love
I wanna be kissed
I need love, I need love
I wanna be hugged
I'm burning inside
With such a wild desire
Oh, baby, oh baby
I need your love
And I'm burning inside
I need love

I need your love
I'm burning inside

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Terri & Monica's song "I Need Your Love" express a deep longing for affection and intimacy. The singer, who identifies as a girl but feels like a woman, craves physical touch and emotional connection. She acknowledges the societal expectation that girls shouldn't openly desire these things but boldly declares her need for love regardless. The repetition of "I need love" and "I'm burning inside" emphasizes the intensity of her desire, and the plea to be held and kissed reflects a vulnerability and longing for true connection.

This song speaks to the universal human need for intimacy and love, which can sometimes be suppressed or overlooked due to cultural norms or personal fears. The lyrics also challenge gender roles and stereotypes by allowing a female singer to express desire and passion in a traditionally masculine way. Overall, "I Need Your Love" is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever craved deep connection and affection.

Line by Line Meaning

I need love
The singer is expressing a deep desire for love.

I wanna be kissed
The singer desires physical affection in the form of kisses.

I wanna be hugged
The singer desires physical affection in the form of hugs.

Oh, baby
A term of endearment towards the person the singer is addressing.

My mother told me It's not a thing For a girl to think of But I, but I need love
Despite societal norms, the singer still has a need for love.

I want to be loved, baby I want you to hold me so tight Hold my hand and kiss me goodnight I need your love, I need love
The singer desires both physical and emotional affection in the form of love, holding, and kissing.

I'm a girl But I feel like a woman (A woman, a woman, a woman) I want you to act like a man
Despite being young, the singer wants her partner to act like a mature man and take control.

My soul's on fire and I have Such a wild desire burning inside Oh, baby, oh, baby I need your love, I need love
The singer's emotions are intense and passionate, and she desires love as an outlet for those feelings.

Oh, hold me tight Squeeze me all through the night Make me know you're mine All of the time I need love, I need love
The singer desires physical affection, and wants to feel secure in her romantic relationship.

I'm burning inside With such a wild desire Oh, baby, oh baby I need your love And I'm burning inside I need love I need your love I'm burning inside
The singer's passion and desire for love are consuming her, and she wants her partner to reciprocate those feelings.

Lyrics © JAMIE MUSIC PUBLISHING CO, BINGE MUSIC LLC
Written by: B. Mason, J. Bishop

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