I Didn't Want to Need You

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About I Didn't Want to Need You

"I Didn't Want to Need You" is a song recorded by American rock band Heart in 1990. It was released as the second single from their 10th studio album, "Brigade." It was composed by veteran songwriter Diane Warren and released as the second single from the band's tenth studio album, Brigade. Warren, one of the most successful pop music songwriters of the 1980s and 1990s, also penned Heart's 1987 US top-ten single "Who Will You Run To". "I Didn't Want to Need You" is a midtempo rock song with alyrics in which singer Ann Wilson laments her lack of resistance to fall in love with someone. The single peaked at number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 14 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart. It reached the top 40 in Ireland and Sweden and number 47 on the UK Singles Chart. 


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1990
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Baby, I never gave my heart to anyone, oh no
Used to think that love was a game
I used to make it just for fun
When we spent the night together
Didn't mean it meant that much
Now I just can't live without your touch

I didn't want to to need you, no
I didn't want to want you like I do
I didn't mean to fall
Didn't want to care at all
I didn't want to need you
Like I need you now

I can't get no sleep
'Cause I keep thinking of you all through the
Night, oh yeah
My eyes can't wait to see you again
My arms can't wait to hold you tight oh yeah
And when you're laying here beside me
There is nothing else I need
Never thought that this could ever be

I didn't want to to need you, oh no
I didn't want to want you like I do
I didn't mean to fall
Didn't want to care at all
I didn't want to need you
Like I need you now

I've always been free
To leave when I want to leave
But it's not up to me anymore
I didn't want to need you

I didn't want to to need you, no
I didn't want to want you like I do
I didn't mean to fall
Didn't want to care at all
I didn't want to need you
But I need you now

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Written by: DIANE EVE WARREN

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11 facts about this song

Album
"I Didn't Want to Need You" is a single released on the album "Brigade." This album, which was produced by Richie Zito, is the tenth studio album by Heart.
Song's Popularity
The song was popular upon release, peaking at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990. It notably spent 20 weeks on the chart.
Songwriters
The song was written by hitmaker Diane Warren, one of the most prolific and successful contemporary pop songwriters. Warren has written songs for artists ranging from Beyonce to Aerosmith.
Genre
Heart is predominantly a rock band, and "I Didn't Want to Need You" falls within the genre of soft rock and pop rock. With its power ballad sensibilities, the song showcases Heart's versatility in both rock and pop genres.
Lead Vocals
Heart's primary lead vocalist, Ann Wilson, sang the vocals for "I Didn't Want to Need You". She is known for her powerful and emotive vocal style.
Feminist Icon
The band Heart, formed by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, have been hailed as feminist icons in the rock industry. Songs like "I Didn't Want to Need You" reinforce their image of strong and independent women.
Song's Rankings
In addition to its peak on the Billboard Hot 100, "I Didn't Want to Need You" also reached number 2 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Lyric Theme
The song lyrics express a deep emotional conflict – wanting to be independent and not wanting to need anyone, but finding oneself falling in love and in emotional need of another person.
Music Video
The music video for the song showcases the band performing the track live. The black-and-white aesthetic of the video carries a plaintive and intense vibe that matches the mood of the song.
Canadian Success
In Canada, the song achieved considerable success. It reached the top 10 on the RPM Top Singles chart.
Band's Recognition
Heart, the band performing the song, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the year 2013, highlighting their impactful career in the music industry.

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