I need your love
I need it even when it hurts me
I won’t give up
I won’t give up, so come and get me
Boy, you really messed around
Put me six feet underground
Always kick me when I’m down
But I’m still driving through your town
Tried to fake it, I can’t take it
Boy you trapped my heart
I can’t shake it, ’bout to break into a hundred million parts
I need your love
I need it even when it hurts me
I won’t give up
I won’t give up, so come and get me
I need your love
I need it even when it hurts me
I won’t give up
I won’t give up, so come and get me
Wish that you could wear my crown
And feel the weight I’m feeling now
But I can’t help but say your name
It’s lightning when you’re in my veins
Tried to fake it, I can’t take it
Boy you trapped my heart
I can’t shake it, ’bout to break into a hundred million parts
I need your love
I need it even when it hurts me
I won’t give up
I won’t give up, so come and get me
I need your love
I need it even when it hurts me
I won’t give up
I won’t give up, so come and get me
Boy, you really broke my heart
Took my love and tore it up
But I’m coming back for you
Coming clean out of the blue
All the things you did to me
I forgive them quietly
But I will never forget
And still I end up in your bed
(I need your love)
I don’t want it
(I need it even when it hurts me)
You really hurt me, baby
(I won’t give up)
Now, I’m giving up
(I won’t give up, so come and get me)
Don’t you come and get me, baby
(I need your love)
I don’t want it
(I need it even when it hurts me)
You really hurt me, baby
(I won’t give up)
Now, I’m giving up
(I won’t give up, so come and get me)
Don’t you, don’t you, don’t you, don’t you come and get me, baby
Don’t you come and get me, baby
Unraveling the Emotional Layers of “Need Ur Luv”
“Need Ur Luv” by Charli XCX delves deep into the complexities of desire, heartbreak, and resilience. Throughout the song, Charli captures the push and pull of a toxic relationship, where pain and longing intertwine. The repeated plea for love, even in the face of hurt, highlights a vulnerability that many listeners can relate to. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone unable to break free from emotional turmoil, yet unwilling to let go, reflecting the addictive nature of love gone awry.
The Battle Between Heart and Mind
As the song progresses, we witness a transformation from dependence to defiance. Charli’s voice shifts from yearning—”I need your love”—to a more assertive stance, eventually declaring, “Now, I’m giving up.” This progression showcases the internal conflict of wanting to move on but feeling tied to the past. The raw honesty of the lyrics makes “Need Ur Luv” a powerful anthem for anyone navigating the bittersweet aftermath of love.
Song Credits
Artist: Charli XCX
Songwriters: Charli XCX, Ariel Rechtshaid, Justin Raisen
Release Year: 2014
Label: Atlantic Records