If you take too long to hit me back
I can’t promise you how I’ll react
But all I can say
Is at least I’ll wait for you
Lately, I’ve been on a roller-coaster
Tryna get a hold of my emotions
But all that I know
Is I need you close
And I’ma scream and shout for what I love
Passionate, but I don’t give no fucks
I admit that I’m a lil’ messed up
But I can hide it when I’m all dressed up
I’m obsessive and I love too hard
Good at overthinking with my heart
How you even think it got this far?
This far
And I can be needy, way too damn needy
I can be needy, tell me how good it feels to be needed
I can be needy, so hard to please me
I know it feels so good to be needed
Sorry if I’m up and down a lot (Yeah)
Sorry that I think I’m not enough
And sorry if I say “sorry” way too much
You can go ahead and call me selfish (Selfish)
But after all this damage, I can’t help it (Help it, yeah)
But what you can trust is I need your touch
I’ma scream and shout for what I love
Passionate, but I don’t give no fucks
I admit that I’m a lil’ messed up
But I can hide it when I’m all dressed up
I’m obsessive and I love too hard
Good at overthinking with my heart
How you even think it got this far?
This far
And I can be needy, way too damn needy
I can be needy, tell me how good it feels to be needed
I can be needy, so hard to please me
I know it feels so good to be needed
(Hmm, oh-ah)
(Oh-ah)
Embracing Vulnerability and Emotional Honesty
“needy” by Ariana Grande dives deep into the complexities of emotional vulnerability and desire for affection. The lyrics paint a portrait of someone who is unapologetically open about their needs, fluctuating emotions, and the challenges of self-acceptance. Grande’s candid confession, “I can be needy, way too damn needy,” resonates with listeners who have felt the tug-of-war between independence and craving validation. The song’s roller-coaster emotions and honest admissions create a relatable narrative about longing for reassurance and the comfort of being needed. Through her passionate delivery, Ariana Grande transforms perceived flaws into strengths, encouraging listeners to embrace their own emotional truths.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Ariana Grande, Victoria Monét, Tayla Parx, Tommy Brown
- Release Year: 2019
- Label: Republic Records