I said I wouldn't be lonely if you said goodbye.
Stood at the window watched you walk away
Told myself I wasn't going to cry.
I sat down to write a symphony but it didn't turn out right.
Oh, I just need you, I need you tonight.
I took a walk outside this morning in the sweet, sweet summer rain.
I watched the children laughing as they played, so joyful in their game
But you know I couldn't feel the same,
No matter how I tried.
Oh, I just need you, I need you tonight.
A certain melancholy washes over me
As I try to put the words on the page I'm frustrated by their triviality.
Cause the story of you loving me is the only one I want to write,
And oh I just need you, I said I need you
Oh, baby I just need you, I need you tonight.
A certain melancholy washes over me
As I try to put the words on the page I'm frustrated by their triviality.
Cause the story of you loving me is the only one I really want to write,
And oh I just need you, I said I need you
I guess I, I just need you, I need you tonight.
Oh, honey, I need you, I said I need you tonight
Oh, baby, I need you, I said I need you tonight.
(Come on home baby...