I Need You to Love Me
BarlowGirl
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Why, why are you still with me? Didn't you see what I've done? In my shame I want to run and hide myself But it's here I see the truth I don't deserve you But I need you to love me, and I I won't keep my heart from you this time So I'll stop this pretending that I can Somehow deserve what I already have I need you to love me I, I have wasted so much time Pushing you away from me I just never saw how much you could cherish me Cuz you're a God who has all things And still you want me But I need you to love me, and I I won't keep my heart from you this time So I'll stop this pretending that I can Somehow deserve what I already have I need you to love me Your love makes me forget what I have been Your love makes me see who I really am Your love makes me forget what I have been But I need you to love me, and I I won't keep my heart from you this time So I'll stop this pretending that I can Somehow deserve what I already have I need you to love me
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Written by: ALYSSA KATHERINE BARLOW, BARLOWGIRL ., BARLOWGIRL BARLOWGIRL, LAUREN ASHLEY NICOLE BARLOW, MARY ANN BARLOW, REBECCA ELIZABETH MARIE BARLOW, VINCENT ROBERT FRANCIS BARLOW
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
The genre is Christian rock"I Need You to Love Me" is a song by Christian rock band, BarlowGirl. Christian rock is a genre of popular music that combines elements of rock music with Christian lyrics and themes.
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Chart rankingThe song enjoys the distinction of having the longest-running No. 1 single on the Billboard Christian Songs chart by staying at the top spot for 13 weeks.
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Release date and Album"I Need You to Love Me" was released in 2006 as part of the band's second album, "Another Journal Entry."
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Band membersThe band, BarlowGirl, consists of three sisters: Alyssa, Rebecca, and Lauren Barlow.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics express a longing for divine love and the need for God's acceptance, giving it a spiritual theme.
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Unique of the bandBarlowGirl became known for their stance on purity and their promotion of female empowerment from a Christian perspective, which is also reflected in their song "I Need You to Love Me."
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Music videoThe music video for the song depicts the band playing in a flowing stream and singing in a forest, symbolizing purity and spiritual renewal.
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Farewell to fansThe song became particularly poignant for fans when BarlowGirl decided to retire in 2012, marking "I Need You to Love Me" as one of their most memorable hits.
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Notable performanceBarlowGirl performed "I Need You to Love Me" on "Gospel Music Channel's live concert series, 'Front Row Live'", showcasing their harmonies and rock sound.
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Line-up of instrumentsThe sisters showed their versatility in "I Need You to Love Me," with Rebecca on guitar, Alyssa on bass and keyboard, and Lauren on drums.
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Awards nominationIn 2007, this song was nominated for Song of the Year at the 38th GMA Dove Awards, one of the highest honors in Christian music as recognized by the Gospel Music Association.
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