I Need You
Eurythmics · Savage
Just for one frosen moment.
I need someone to pin me down
So I can live in torment.
I need you to really feel
The twist of my back breaking
I need someone to listen
To the ecstacy I'm faking.
I need you you you
I need you to catch each breath
That issues from my lips
I need someone to crack my skull
I need someone to kiss.
So hold me now
And make pretend
That I won't ever fall
Oh hold me down
I'm gonna be your baby doll
I need you you you...
Is it you I really need?
I do I do I do
I really do
I need you...
I Need You
Released on the 1983 album *Savage*, "I Need You" stands as a defining track in the Eurythmics' synth-pop catalog. Written and performed by Annie Lennox with the backing of Dave Stewart, the song exemplifies the duo's signature blend of electronic textures and emotive vocal delivery. As a staple of their discography, it captures the atmospheric and introspective mood characteristic of early 1980s new wave music. The recording features the band's distinctive production style, utilizing synthesizers to create a haunting soundscape that complements Lennox's powerful, soulful vocals. It remains a significant piece in their body of work, often cited alongside other anthems like "Sweet Dreams" for its ability to convey deep personal longing through a polished, modern pop arrangement.