Need You

Travie McCoy

About Need You

"Need You" is the second single released by American rapper Travie McCoy from his debut solo album, Lazarus. The song was produced by Lucas Secon and written by McCoy, Secon, Wayne Hector and Carsten Mortensen aka Mintman. The song maintained a peak of number six on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles Chart. The music video for "Need You" was released on October 20, 2010 and was shot in Los Angeles. The plot features McCoy wandering in Chinatown looking for his girlfriend.


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2010
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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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Travie McCoy

Travis Lazarus "Travie" McCoy (born August 6, 1981) is an American singer and rapper. He is the lead vocalist of the alternative hip-hop band Gym Class Heroes. He released his debut solo album Lazarus on June 8, 2010. Raised in Upstate New York town of Geneva, New York, McCoy became involved with punk rock scenes as a teenager. He formed the group Gym Class Heroes with childhood friend Matt McGinley, and after several line-up changes, the group was signed to Fueled by Ramen, and released their debut album. The group achieved mainstream success in 2006 when its album As Cruel as School Children was released, Gym Class Heroes are most notable for their songs "Cupid's Chokehold", "Ass Back Home" and "Stereo Hearts". Gym Class Heroes took a three year hiatus from… more »

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Written by: WAYNE HECTOR, TRAVIS MCCOY, CARSTEN MORTENSEN, LUCAS SECON

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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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."
Release Date
The song was released as the second single from the album on October 5, 2010.
Song Label
It was released under the label Fueled by Ramen, a multinational record label operated by Warner Music Group, known for signing renowned alternative rock bands.
Collaboration
Even 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Critical Reception
Critics 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.
Live Performances
"Need You" was frequently performed live by Travie McCoy during his tours following the release of the album "Lazarus".
Song Genre
The song is classified as a pop rap song, infused with elements of reggae and rock.
Lyrical Theme
The 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.
Song Length
"Need You" runs for approximately three minutes and twenty-two seconds, the average length for a pop rap song.
Popularity
Despite 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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