I used to be a very carefree man,
A loving man of the world.
Yeah, I would still be except for the time
When I met ya, little girl.
Say, I’ve tried and I’ve tried but I just can’t.
You sure got a hold on me.
Ah, your good, good lovin’ is makin’ me faint,
Mama, please don’t set me free.
Because I need ya, need ya, need ya, need ya, yeah.
(Need ya, need ya)
Oh, need ya, need ya, need ya, need ya, yeah.
(Need ya, need ya)
You got that kinda air that drives me insane
And sometime ya sure got me new.
Ah, sometimes I feel like knockin’ you down,
But I would never pull that scene.
Though I get tired, I know that you know
That I’d never do you wrong.
‘Cause when it’s late and I feel down, turn the lights on low
And I will hold things in my soul.
‘Cause I need ya, need ya, need ya, need ya, yeah.
(Need ya, need ya)
I’m gonna need ya, need ya, need ya, need ya, yeah.
(Need ya, need ya)
Yeah … ooh yeah.
Ah, need ya, need ya, need ya, need ya, yeah.
(Need ya, need ya, need ya, need ya)
You know I need ya, need ya, need ya, need ya, yeah.
(Need ya, need ya, need ya, need ya)
Yeah, oh, oh, need ya, need ya, need ya, need ya, yeah.
(Need ya, need ya, need ya, need ya)
Oh yeah, need ya, need ya, need ya, need ya, yeah.
Oh, … (Need ya, need ya, need ya, need ya )
Oh, … (Need ya, need ya, need ya , need ya)
Longing and Devotion Unveiled
In “Need Ya,” Bob Seger delivers a raw and passionate confession of love’s unyielding grip. The song captures the journey from carefree independence to vulnerable devotion, as the narrator surrenders to the irresistible pull of a captivating partner. Seger’s lyrics pulse with honesty, revealing both the highs and lows of deep attachment—the ecstasy of being wanted and the frustration that sometimes comes with intense relationships. The repetition of “need ya” underscores the urgency and depth of the narrator’s yearning, making this track an anthem for anyone who’s ever found themselves hopelessly drawn to someone special.
Song Credits
Artist: Bob Seger
Songwriter: Bob Seger
Release Year: 1971
Label: Capitol Records