Need You
Travie McCoy
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I know its not your fault, but I'm a locked door And inside I'm a mess by someone before And I wish that I, I could find a key To unlock all the things that you want us to be Let me open up and start again, But there's a safe around my heart I don't know how to let you in, And that's what keeps us apart And that's why I need time. I said I need you, I need you to understand, you, you, you I need you to understand, you, you, you Call up the locksmith, Tell him we need him quick We've got a million keys, None of them seem to fit While you're on the phone, Call up the clocksmith, Cuz I could use some time, Even the slightest bit Let me open up and start again, And break this safe around my heart I don't know how to let you in, And that's what keeps us apart And that's why I need time I said I need you I need you to understand, you, you, you I need you to understand, you, you, you I'm thinking now's the time, Maybe its time to go, if I gave you my heart, be gentle, I'm tired of laying low, lets give the world a show And when you know, you know, And when you know, you know, you know And when you know, you know, you know, you know And that's why I need time I said I need you, I need you to understand, you, you, you I need you to understand, you, you, you I need you to understand I need you to understand I need you to understand I need you to understand I need you I need you I need you I need you, you, you
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Written by: WAYNE HECTOR, TRAVIS MCCOY, CARSTEN MORTENSEN, LUCAS SECON
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Need You" is a song by American rapper Travie McCoy from his debut solo album, "Lazarus."
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Release DateThe song was released as the second single from the album on October 5, 2010.
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Song LabelIt was released under the label Fueled by Ramen, a multinational record label operated by Warner Music Group, known for signing renowned alternative rock bands.
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CollaborationEven though there are no featured artists on the song, it was worked on by multiple songwriters, including Travie McCoy himself, Matt McGinley, and Josh Abraham among others.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Need You" was directed by Luga Podesta, a renowned music video director known for working with musicians like Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, and Nicki Minaj.
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Chart PerformanceThe song managed to make some impact on music charts, peaking at number 37 on the US Billboard Pop Songs chart, and number 16 on the US Billboard Rap Songs chart.
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Critical ReceptionCritics gave mostly positive reviews for "Need You". They praised McCoy's ability to blend different genres into one song, and his lyrical content that delves into themes of love and longing.
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Live Performances"Need You" was frequently performed live by Travie McCoy during his tours following the release of the album "Lazarus".
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Song GenreThe song is classified as a pop rap song, infused with elements of reggae and rock.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of "Need You" deal with emotions of heartache and desperation following a break-up, aimed at a lover that the protagonist cannot let go.
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Song Length"Need You" runs for approximately three minutes and twenty-two seconds, the average length for a pop rap song.
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PopularityDespite not being as commercially successful as his previous single "Billionaire," "Need You" is still beloved by McCoy's fanbase and is considered a highlight of his solo career.
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