I Need a Lover
John Mellencamp, John Cougar
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I need a lover that won't drive me crazy (I need a lover that won't drive me crazy) I need a lover that won't drive me crazy Some girl that knows the meaning of, ah- Hey hit the highway! Well I've been walking the streets in the evenin' Racin' through the human jungle at night I'm so confused, my mind is indifferent Hey - I'm so weak, won't somebody shut off that light? Electricity runs through the video And I watch it from this hole I call home And all them stonies are dancin' to the radio And I got the world callin' me up free tonight on the phone (I need a lover that won't drive me crazy) Some girl who'll thrill me and then go away (I need a lover that won't drive me crazy) Some girl that knows the meaning of ah- Hey hit the highway! Well I'm not wiped out by this poolroom life I'm livin' I'm gonna quit this job, and go to school, and head back home (head back home) Now I'm not asking to be loved or be forgiven Hey - I just can't face shakin' in this bedroom One more night alone (I need a lover that won't drive me crazy) (I need a lover that won't drive me crazy) (I need a lover that won't drive me crazy) Some girl that knows the meaning of ah- Hey hit the highway! (I need a lover that won't drive me crazy) Some girl to thrill me and then go away (I need a lover that won't drive me crazy) Some girl that knows the meaning of ah- Hey hit the highway! You betcha'
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Written by: JOHN MELLENCAMP
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundJohn Mellencamp, earlier known as John Cougar, is an American musician known for his heartland rock infusing traditional folk and hard rock.
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Release and Initial Reception"I Need a Lover" was first released on his fourth studio album "A Biography" in 1978, which was not released in the United States.
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Hit SingleThe song became Mellencamp’s first hit single after it was later included on his 1979 self-titled album "John Cougar."
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Chart Performance"I Need a Lover" reached No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1979, marking Mellencamp's first entry onto the chart.
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Unique StructureThe song is famous for its distinctive intro, which lasts for over two minutes before Mellancamp's vocals kick in.
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SongwriterMellencamp wrote "I Need a Lover" himself. The rugged, restless spirit of the song reflects his personal style and typical subject matter.
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Cover Version PopularityAn interesting fact is that Pat Benatar’s cover of "I Need a Lover" was actually more successful than Mellencamp’s original, peaking at No. 17 on Canadian RPM chart.
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Album's SuccessThe success of "I Need a Lover" helped Mellencamp's album (called "John Cougar") to land in the No. 64 spot on the Billboard 200.
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Musical ArrangementIt features a mix of electric and acoustic guitars, harmonica, piano, and percussion, which creates a sound that blends rock with elements of folk and country.
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Inspirational SongIt's a complaining love song which helped inspire a generation of heartland rockers to integrate confessional lyrics with rock music.
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