I Just Need Myself
The Cure Lyrics


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I know that I don't love you
But I tell you that I do
But I only buy you flowers
If I want anything from you
You say that if you'll leave me
It will put me on a shelf
But I don't need you girl i just need myself
I just need myself you trust in all my lies
You'll believe it when you see it be forever
So you let me have my way
But I'll make it that I'll leave you
'Cos I just need myself i just need myself
I know that I don't love you
But I tell you that I do
But I only buy you flowers
If I want anything from you
You think that if you'll leave me
It will put me on a shelf
But I don't need you girl i just need myself




I just need myself i just need myself
I just need myself i just need

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Cure's song "I Just Need Myself" delve into the complexities of a toxic and manipulative relationship. The singer of the song admits to not truly loving their partner but still professes their love to them. They use superficial gestures like buying flowers as a means to fulfill their own desires rather than genuinely caring for their partner. The line "If I want anything from you" suggests that their affection is based on personal gain rather than emotional connection.


Despite their partner's warnings of leaving, the singer asserts that they don't need them and only need themselves. This reflects their self-centered nature and belief that they can satisfy their own needs without relying on anyone else. By manipulating their partner's trust and using lies, they maintain control in the relationship and make it seem like they will stay forever. However, in reality, they plan to leave once they've gotten what they want.


These lyrics portray a toxic relationship dynamic characterized by manipulation, insincerity, and a lack of genuine love. It highlights the damaging effects of selfishness and the disregard for the emotional well-being of others.


Line by Line Meaning

I know that I don't love you
I am aware that my feelings for you are not genuine


But I tell you that I do
However, I lie to you and claim to be in love


But I only buy you flowers
The only time I show affection is when I want something from you


If I want anything from you
I use gifts as a way to manipulate and obtain what I desire


You say that if you'll leave me
You believe that if you were to end the relationship


It will put me on a shelf
I will be forgotten or ignored


But I don't need you girl I just need myself
However, I don't actually depend on you, I only rely on myself


I just need myself you trust in all my lies
You have faith in all the false statements I make


You'll believe it when you see it be forever
You will only believe in our forever when you witness it firsthand


So you let me have my way
You allow me to control and dictate the relationship


But I'll make it that I'll leave you
However, I will eventually choose to abandon you


'Cos I just need myself I just need myself
Because ultimately, all I truly require is my own presence


I know that I don't love you
Once again, I acknowledge that I do not truly love you


But I tell you that I do
Nevertheless, I continue to deceive you by expressing affection


But I only buy you flowers
I solely offer you flowers as a means of manipulation


If I want anything from you
When I desire something from you


You think that if you'll leave me
You believe that by ending the relationship


It will put me on a shelf
I will be disregarded or forgotten


But I don't need you girl I just need myself
However, I do not depend on you, but rather solely rely on myself


I just need myself I just need myself
All I truly require is my own presence


I just need myself I just need
I solely require my own company




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT JAMES SMITH, LAURENCE ANDREW TOLHURST, MICHAEL STEPHEN DEMPSEY

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