I Need You

Relient K

About I Need You

"I Need You" is the second Christian radio single from Relient K's fifth album, Five Score and Seven Years Ago, and it was released around July 2007. The song quickly made it onto ChristianRock. Net's weekly Top 30. It also hit No. 1 on Radio and Records Christian Rock chart. The band also made the song available as a profile song on their MySpace. This song is not a mainstream single, and will therefore not be getting a music video. In February 2008, the single was nominated for a dove award in the "Rock Song of the Year" category.  


Year:
2007
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I've dug up miles and miles of sand
Searching for something I can't see
I've just got bruised and battered hands
And a brand new void inside of me

Complete with walls, I did create
From all the earth that I've displaced
A mess that I have made
From what I've just let pile and pile up

I have not been abandoned
No, I have not been deserted
And I have not been forgotten

I need you, I need you here
I need you now, I need security somehow
I need you like you would not believe
You're the only thing I want
'Cause you're everything, everything I need

Explore the cave that is my chest
A torch reveals there's nothing left
Your whispers echo off the wall
And you can hear my distant call

The voice of who I used to be
Screaming out, "Someone, someone please
Please shine a light into the black
Wade through the depths and bring me back"

I have not been abandoned
No, I have not been deserted
And I have not been forgotten

I need you, I need you here
I need you now, I need security somehow
I need you like you would not believe
You're the only thing I want
'Cause you're everything, everything I need
I need you, I need you now

When my hope seem to dangle
Somewhere just beyond my reach
You say you've heard my prayers
You've read my words there, on the beach

I need you, I need you here
I need you now, I need security somehow
I need you like you would not believe
You're the only thing I want
'Cause you're everything, everything

I need you, I need you here
I need you now, I need security somehow
'Cause you're everything, everything, everything
(I need you, I need you now)

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Relient K

Relient K (/rɨˈlaɪ.ɨnt ˈkeɪ/) is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio, by Matt Thiessen, Brian Pittman, and Matt Hoopes during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone University. The band is named after guitarist Hoopes' automobile, a Plymouth Reliant K car, with the spelling intentionally altered to avoid trademark infringement over the Reliant name. more »

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Written by: MATTHEW THIESSEN

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10 facts about this song

Song Origins
"I Need You" is a song written and performed by American rock band Relient K included as part of their fourth studio album, Mmhmm, which was released in 2004. It exhibits the band's shift to a more mature sound.
Album Success
The album "Mmhmm" achieved commercial success peaking at #15 on the US Billboard 200 and being certified Gold by the RIAA. This made "I Need You" gain a wide audience, contributing to the band's overall fame.
Song Theme
"I Need You" carries a heartfelt message battling personal and spiritual struggles. The lyrics delve deeper into the theme of human dependency, expressing the feeling of needing someone in one's life.
Musical Style
The song is characterized by its alternative rock and punk rock sound, which was characteristic of Relient K's earlier work. They were known for blending catchy melodies with powerful rock instrumentals.
Lyrics Composition
The song lyrically deals with lead vocalist Matt Thiessen's battles with his faith, hopelessness, and feeling like he needs a higher power to help him steer clear of hardships.
Song Reception
"I Need You" was generally well-received by fans and critics alike, with many praising its emotional depth and relatability. It spoke to the hearts of many listeners who were going through personal struggles, making it one of Relient K's most memorable songs.
Band's Personal Significance
According to some accounts, "I Need You" holds a special place for the band members as it represents a period of transformation and growth both musically and personally.
Live Performances
"I Need You" is one of the songs that is frequently performed live by the band in their concerts and tours. The performances often showcase an electrifying mood with the band pouring out emotions fitting the song's theme.
Matt Thiessen's Vocals
The song is particularly notable for the intensity in Matt Thiessen’s vocals, capturing the raw emotion and desperation behind the words "I Need You."
Influence and Impact
With "I Need You", Relient K managed to inspire many upcoming pop-punk and alternative rock bands. The song is often cited as a favorite among fans and has influenced a generation of musicians in its genre.

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