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The song opens with a direct, almost desperate plea: "I need you, I want you." This isn't just a casual declaration; it's a raw expression of dependence, amplified by the repeated "Yeah" ad-libs that suggest an urgent, almost pleading tone. The narrator immediately follows with a series of actions: "To show you, I feel you, I love you, I'll hold you." This sequence moves from internal emotion to external demonstration, promising a complete emotional and physical commitment. The core of the chorus, "I'll give you all the things in the world, I can't get 'nough of you," encapsulates a feeling of insatiable desire and a promise of boundless devotion, setting a high bar for the relationship. The verses deepen this commitment by framing the relationship as an "us against the world" scenario. The narrator declares, "I can't see myself with nobody else but you" and "I can't see myself ever leavin' your side." This exclusivity is reinforced by the promise of unwavering support: "I'll be your lover and, I'll be your friend... I'll be your soldier, I'll ride 'til the end." The repeated phrase "When time get rough, and things get rough, I'll be the one... to pick you up" highlights a desire to be a constant source of strength and stability, especially during hardship. The bridge and interlude shift the perspective slightly, with the narrator asserting that "My love for you is gonna grow" and emphasizing "It's you and me forever." The interlude, featuring a call to "Ladies, if you feel me," transforms the personal declaration into a communal anthem, inviting others to share in this powerful sentiment of love and commitment. This section suggests the narrator's experience is not isolated but a relatable feeling for many, turning the intimate plea into a shared aspiration. Verse 3 introduces a contrasting voice, B'Shipe, who questions the sincerity of such declarations, referencing past betrayals: "The last one that told me that, they reangled the deal." This verse injects a dose of realism, highlighting the potential for deceit in relationships. B'Shipe's response, "Like you say you need me, but I need you," mirrors the original sentiment but frames it as a mutual, almost transactional, exchange, suggesting that genuine connection requires both parties to be equally invested and vulnerable. The final lines, "Look, start a new relationship, Shipe," indicate a willingness to commit if the sincerity is proven, adding a layer of cautious optimism to the song's overarching theme of needing and wanting love.

Dawn Richard - R&B, Rap

I Need You

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[Chorus: Dawn Angeliqué] I need you (Yeah), I want you (Yeah) To show you, I feel you I love you, I'll hold you I'll give you all the things in the world, I can't get 'nough of you I need you (Yeah), I want you (Yeah) To show you, I feel you I love you, I'll hold you I'll give you all the things in the world, I can't get 'nough of you [Verse 1: Dawn Angeliqué] I can't see myself with nobody else but you You keep me satisfied in all you do I can't see myself ever leavin' your side 'Cause it's the world against you and I [Chorus: Dawn Angeliqué] I need you (Yeah), I want you (Yeah) To show you, I feel you I love you, I'll hold you I'll give you all the things in the world, I can't get 'nough of you I need you (Yeah), I want you (Yeah) To show you, I feel you I love you, I'll hold you I'll give you all the things in the world, I can't get 'nough of you [Verse 2: Dawn Angeliqué] I'll be your lover and, I'll bе your friend I'll be your soldier, I'll ridе 'til the end When time get rough, and things get rough I'll be the one, one to pick you up [Bridge: Dawn Angeliqué] That's why, baby, you should always know My love for you is gonna grow It's you and me forever so It's gonna grow, it's gonna grow That's why, baby, you should always know My love for you is gonna grow It's you and me forever so It's gonna grow, it's gonna grow [Interlude: Dawn Angeliqué] Ladies, if you feel me, let me hear you say, "Yay" (Yeah) Yay (Yeah) Ladies, if you feel me, let me hear you say, "Yeah" (Yeah) Yeah (Yeah) Where my ladies at? Where my ladies at? Let me hear you shout, let me hear you shout, come on [Chorus: Dawn Angeliqué] I need you (Yeah), I want you (Yeah) To show you, I feel you I love you, I'll hold you I'll give you all the things in the world, I can't get 'nough of you I need you (Yeah), I want you (Yeah) To show you, I feel you I love you, I'll hold you I'll give you all the things in the world, I can't get 'nough of you I need you (Yeah), I want you (Yeah) To show you, I feel you I love you, I'll hold you I'll give you all the things in the world, I can't get 'nough of you I need you (Yeah), I want you (Yeah) To show you, I feel you I love you, I'll hold you I'll give you all the things in the world, I can't get 'nough of you [Verse 3: B'Shipe] I hear ya talkin', but is ya for real? The last one that told me that, they reangled the deal (Yeah) Look here, lil' mama, I ain't ya average Joe Like the type to hit it one night and hustle ya dough (Yeah) Now where we meet, you feed me, and I feed you Like you say you need me, but I need you You gon' make me leave the one I'm with, straight commit Look, start a new relationship, Shipe [Chorus: Dawn Angeliqué] I need you, I want you To show you, I feel you I love you, I'll hold you I'll give you all the things in the world, I can't get 'nough of you I need you, I want you To show you, I feel you I love you, I'll hold you I'll give you all the things in the world, I can't get 'nough of you

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Writers: Frank Richard
Dawn Richard
Vance Anderson

I Need You

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