I Need You
Westlife · X2 [2006]
baby baby I'm here for you
I don't know why
Why I did those things to you
What went through my mind
And I don't know why
Why I broke your heart in two
Guess that I was blind
Baby how I wish you could forgive me
Just One more time
(Chorus)
And I swear
I'll be there
Anytime you want me to
I'll be true
Here for you
Don't leave me lonely
'Cause I need you
Yes I've been a fool
now I see the price to pay
I can't run and hide
'Cause I'm losing you
And my chances slipped away
With each time I lied
Baby how I wish you could forgive me
One more time
(Chorus)
And I swear
I'll be there
Anytime you want me to
I'll be true
Here for you
Don't leave me lonely
'Cause I need you
Baby living without you
Will tear me apart
When I know how it could have been
But I don't care what it leads to
Let's make a new start
And give love a chance to win...
'Cause baby I swear
Baby baby I swear to you
Anytime you want me to (yes i swear)
Baby baby i'm here for you
don't leave me lonely
'Cause I need you
(Chorus)
And I swear
I'll be there
Anytime you want me to
I'll be true
Here for you
Don't leave me lonely
'Cause I need you
I Need You - Westlife
Released in 2006 on the album X2, "I Need You" is a defining track from Westlife's late-2000s era, blending pop and ballad styles that characterized their global success. The song features emotive vocals and a melodic structure typical of the group's catalog during this period, serving as a staple in their live performances and radio rotations. It reflects the band's ability to craft anthemic pop songs that resonated with international audiences, solidifying their status as one of the most successful acts of the millennium. The recording remains a significant part of their discography, often performed alongside other hits like "Fool Again" and "Swear It Again" to showcase their enduring vocal harmonies and songwriting prowess.