I Need You
The Muffs Lyrics


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I need you so bad, yeah
It's not a lot for me to ask
Of you to lend a helping hand

I need you right now, yeah
In every day and every way
To love you yeah I don't know how
You don't want to take the time
For the clearing of my mind
Yeah it's just a waste of time
I need you

Something always snaps at me whenever you're near
Something always snaps at me whenever you're near

Something always snaps at me whenever you're near
Something always snaps at me whenever you're near

I need you




I need you
I need you

Overall Meaning

The Muffs' song "I Need You" is a passionate declaration of dependence on someone. The opening lines make it clear that the singer is in desperate need of their love interest. The repetition of the phrase "I need you so bad" emphasizes the urgency of their need. The singer acknowledges that it is not a big request for their love interest to lend a helping hand, indicating that the singer is asking for basic emotional support.


The chorus reiterates the need for the love interest, emphasizing that their presence is required every day and in every way. Despite this overwhelming need, the singer admits to not knowing how to love them. This admission of vulnerability is an honest acknowledgment of just how much they need this person.


However, the second verse takes a darker turn. The love interest does not want to take the time to help clear the singer's mind, implying that they are not willing to offer the emotional support required. The repetition of "Something always snaps at me whenever you're near" suggests that the singer is continually disturbed by the love interest's presence, even when they are not getting what they need.


Overall, "I Need You" speaks to the pain of emotional dependence on someone who is unwilling or unable to reciprocate fully. Despite the pleas of the singer, the love interest is unwilling to provide the emotional support necessary to meet the singer's needs.


Line by Line Meaning

I need you so bad, yeah
I desire you deeply and urgently, yeah


It's not a lot for me to ask
I'm not asking for too much


Of you to lend a helping hand
Please assist me in my time of need


I need you right now, yeah
I require your presence instantly, yeah


In every day and every way
At all times and in every manner


To love you yeah I don't know how
I'm unsure of how to properly show my affection, yeah


You don't want to take the time
You're unwilling to invest the effort


For the clearing of my mind
To help ease my troubles and worries


Yeah it's just a waste of time
You view it as an unproductive use of time


Something always snaps at me whenever you're near
I feel a sudden impulse or attraction whenever you're close


I need you
I am depending on you


I need you
I cannot do without you


I need you
I long for your companionship and support




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: KIMBERLY SHATTUCK

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