I Need You Now

Longing Under the Moonlight: Sam Cooke's Soulful Plea
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Lyrics

Darling, I need you now, there's a moon up so bright

The speaker expresses a strong desire for their beloved at this moment when the moon is bright.

It's a warm night and I am lonely, I need you now

On this warm and lonely night, the speaker deeply feels the need for the company and presence of their beloved.

Darling, I need you now, there's a soft wind

The speaker reiterates their urgent need for their beloved, emphasizing the atmospheric condition of a soft wind that's causing discomfort.

And slowly creeping in and upsetting me, I need you now

The gentle wind is gradually bothering the speaker, intensifying their desire for their beloved's companionship.


Lovers are walking hand in hand in the street

The speaker observes couples happily together, walking hand in hand, which contrasts with their own lonely state.

They're in parked cars and in doorways they meet

The depiction of lovers meeting in parked cars and doorways further accentuates the speaker's isolation.

They're in the park, on the grass, on the seats

The imagery of lovers in the park, on grass, and seats highlights their togetherness, juxtaposed with the speaker's solitary condition.

And here I am left here, I'm all alone

The speaker expresses feeling abandoned and left alone amidst the presence of happy couples.


Darling, I need you now, cut your vacation short

The plea intensifies, urging the beloved to cut short their vacation and return promptly.

And come on back, you better send for me

The speaker insists that their beloved must take action to bring them back together, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.

You better send for me 'cause I need you now

Repeating the need for the beloved's presence due to the speaker's current emotional state.


Lovers are walking hand in hand in the street

A repetition of the observation of happy couples, emphasizing the stark contrast with the speaker's loneliness.

They're in parked cars and in doorways they meet

The continued depiction of lovers meeting in various places intensifies the sense of isolation felt by the speaker.

They're in the park, on the grass, on the seats

Reinforces the presence of couples in the park, emphasizing the stark contrast with the speaker's solitude.

And here I am left here, I'm all alone

Reiterates the feeling of being left alone, emphasizing the stark difference between the speaker's state and that of the happy couples.


Darling, I need you now, cut your vacation short

The urgent plea for the beloved to end their vacation prematurely to return and end the speaker's loneliness.

And come on back, you better send for me

The repeated insistence that the beloved should take immediate action to reunite, indicating the desperation of the speaker's need.

You better send for me 'cause I need you now

Reiteration of the urgency and intensity of the speaker's longing for their beloved.

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