I Need to Be in Love
Carpenters
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The hardest thing I've ever done Is keep believing There's someone in this crazy world for me The way that people come and go Through temporary lives My chance could come and I might never know I used to say, no promises Let's keep it simple But freedom only helps you say goodbye It took a while for me to learn That nothin' comes for free The price I've paid is high enough for me I know I need to be in love I know I've wasted too much time I know I ask perfection of a quite imperfect world And fool enough to think that's what I'll find So here I am with pockets full of good intentions But none of them will comfort me tonight I'm wide awake at four a.m. Without a friend in sight Hanging on a hope, but I'm alright I know I need to be in love I know I've wasted too much time I know I ask perfection of a quite imperfect world And fool enough to think that's what I'll find I know I need to be in love I know I've wasted too much time I know I ask perfection of a quite imperfect world And fool enough to think that's what I'll find
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Written by: ALBERT HAMMOND, JOHN BETTIS, RICHARD CARPENTER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"I Need To Be In Love" was written by Richard Carpenter alongside lyricists John Bettis and Albert Hammond. This is one of the many songs they created together.
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RelatabilityThe lyrics of "I Need To Be In Love" reflected the feelings of longing for love and connection that Karen Carpenter was experiencing at the time.
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Mainstream Success"I Need To Be In Love" was released as a single in 1976 and went on to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching the 25th place. It also peaked at number 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
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Impact on the CarpentersBeing a deeply personal song for Karen, she has often stated that "I Need to Be in Love" was her favorite Carpenters song.
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Postmortem DedicationAfter Karen's death, Richard Carpenter chose "I Need to Be in Love" to play over a montage of images from Karen's life during her memorial service, signifying the importance of this song to the siblings' lives and careers.
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Richard Carpenter Solo VersionRichard recorded a solo version of "I Need to Be in Love" for his 1987 album, Time, to tribute to Karen.
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Cover Versions"I Need To Be In Love" has been covered by multiple artists globally, attesting to its enduring appeal. Some notable cover versions include those by Josh Groban and Grant Chen.
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International SuccessThe song was not just popular in the United States, but also achieved success overseas. It made it to the top 20 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Album ReleaseInitially, "I Need To Be In Love" was part of the album, "A Kind of Hush". Later on, it was included in the compilation album "The Singles: 1974–1978" by The Carpenters.
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Recognition in Film"I Need to Be in Love" was featured in the biographical film about the Carpenters' life, "Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story", directed by Todd Haynes.
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