Need to Love
The Starting Line Lyrics


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North-bound train on a Saturday
Here I come, New York City
Been deep in thought, on a little sleep
Distance took my love away

[Chorus]
Do you need to love?
Do you need to love?
Do you need to love someone?

I stare at strangers subtly
Reading and softly speaking
When Princeton 'not sure what he says' sits by me
Sir, can I ask you something?

[Chorus]

Sometimes when there is no one
To love you back all the time
When you're in need
And desperate to fall asleep
Well ain't it wild, though aren't you tired?
Oh, isn't it making you lose your mind?





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The Starting Line's song "Need To Love" is a song about the need for human connection and love. The first verse speaks about the singer setting off on a north-bound train to New York City, where they have been deep in thought and on little sleep. The distance is taking their love away, indicating that there is likely a romantic relationship that has been affected by distance.


The chorus asks the question, "Do you need to love someone?" which is a rhetorical question that may be heard either as an encouragement or a challenge to love. The second verse tells of the singer on the train, staring at strangers subtly and reading and softly speaking. They then engage in conversation with a stranger named Princeton, who is described as "not sure what he says," but who the singer asks for something important.


The final verse explores the idea that when there is no one to love you back all the time, and one is in need and desperate, it is wild and tiring to want love. The song ends with a final repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the importance of human connection and the need for love in our lives.


Overall, "Need To Love" is a thoughtful exploration of the importance of love and connection in our lives, and the challenges we face when we don't have it. It encourages listeners to embrace the need for love and to seek it out in their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

North-bound train on a Saturday
Starting a journey on a Saturday heading towards North direction


Here I come, New York City
Excited and eager to reach New York City


Been deep in thought, on a little sleep
Lost in thoughts despite having less sleep


Distance took my love away
Being away from loved ones due to distance


Do you need to love?
Asking if love is necessary


Do you need to love?
Asking if love is necessary


Do you need to love someone?
Asking if it's necessary to love a specific person


I stare at strangers subtly
Looking at strangers secretly/ discreetly


Reading and softly speaking
Reading and speaking softly


When Princeton 'not sure what he says' sits by me
When someone (unidentified) sits beside the artist


Sir, can I ask you something?
Asking someone (Princeton) for permission to ask something


Sometimes when there is no one
At times when there is nobody around


To love you back all the time
To reciprocate love always


When you're in need
When you require help/support


And desperate to fall asleep
Finding it difficult to sleep due to being overly anxious


Well ain't it wild, though aren't you tired?
Questioning if it's crazy/overwhelming and tiring at the same time


Oh, isn't it making you lose your mind?
Asking if it's causing mental distress




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