They were joined in 1991, by Wally Ingram and Courtney Audain. Timbuk 3 recorded several albums from 1986 to 1995; their first album, Greetings From Timbuk 3, generated their only chart hit song, "The Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades". The song was featured in the 1987 film, My Best Friend is a Vampire.
Also from Greetings From Timbuk 3, "Shame On You" was played during the opening scene of Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, released in 1986.
The group broke up in 1995, with the ex-members going on to record other music independently.
I Need You
Timbuk 3 Lyrics
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I need you at the end of the day
I need you when I'm searching for a sign
I need you when I'm way out of line
I need you to help me to be strong
I need you like a singer needs a song
I need you like the darkness needs the light
The road's full of dangerous curves
And we don't wanna go too fast
We may not make it first
But I know we're gonna make it last
I need you when I'm up on the stage
I need you help me rattle my cage
I need you when I'm ten feet off the ground
I need you to help me get back down
The road's full of dangerous curves
And we don't wanna go too fast
We may not make it first
But I know we're gonna make it last
The song "I Need You" by Timbuk 3 is a love song about an individual who is lost and searching for direction in their life. The lyrics express a need for companionship and support to make it through life's ups and downs. The use of imagery such as "dangerous curves" and "darkness needs the light" conveys the idea that life can be unpredictable and challenging without the love and support of someone else.
The repetition of "I need you" throughout the song underscores the importance of having someone in life to rely on for strength and guidance. The singer acknowledges that they cannot do it alone and requires help to find their way. The line "I need you like a singer needs a song" illustrates the idea that the individual's life would not be complete without the love of their partner.
The final verse expresses a need for balance and stability in life. The singer admits that they need their partner to help them come down from the highs and to find their footing when they're lost. The song ends on a hopeful note, suggesting that despite the challenges that may lie ahead, the love and companionship shared by the couple will help them make it through.
Line by Line Meaning
I need you to help me find my way
I need your guidance and support to navigate through life
I need you at the end of the day
I need to have you by my side, especially when the day is over and everything seems to fall apart
I need you when I'm searching for a sign
I need your presence when I'm looking for direction, something to hold on to
I need you when I'm way out of line
I need your help to get back on track when I've lost my way
I need you to help me to be strong
I need your support to be able to face the difficulties of life with courage and determination
I need you like a singer needs a song
I need you like a creative source of inspiration, someone who can give me life and meaning
I need you like the darkness needs the light
I need you like a contrast that makes me appreciate what I have, that illuminates my path and gives me hope
I need you in the middle of the night
I need your warmth and comfort when I'm lonely and afraid, when everything seems dark and hopeless
The road's full of dangerous curves
The journey through life is full of unexpected obstacles and challenges
And we don't wanna go too fast
We need to be careful and take our time, to enjoy the journey and not just rush to the destination
We may not make it first
We may not achieve everything that we want or reach our goals before anyone else does
But I know we're gonna make it last
But I'm confident that we'll succeed in the end, that we'll make the most out of our journey and have a lasting impact
I need you when I'm up on the stage
I need your support and encouragement when I'm performing, when I'm taking risks and putting myself out there
I need you help me rattle my cage
I need you to challenge me, to make me question my beliefs and assumptions
I need you when I'm ten feet off the ground
I need you to keep me grounded, to remind me of who I am and where I come from when I'm successful or elated
I need you to help me get back down
I need you to support me when I fall from grace, to help me pick up the pieces and start anew
Contributed by Elizabeth J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.