I Need A Lover

John Mellencamp · Words & Music [2004]

I need a lover that won't drive me crazy

I need a lover that won't drive me crazy

I need a lover that won't drive me crazy

Some girl that knows the meaning of a

Hey hit the highway



Well I've been walkin' the streets up and down

Racing through the human jungles at night

I'm so confused, my mind is indifferent

Hey I'm so weak, won't somebody shut off that light



Electricity runs through the video

And I watch it from this hole I call home

All the stony's are dancin' to the radio

And I got the world calling me up here

Tonight on the phone



I need a lover that won't drive me crazy

Some girl to thrill me and then go away

I need a lover that won't drive me crazy

Some girl that knows the meaning of a

Hey hit the highway



Well I'm not wiped out by this poolroom life I'm living

I'm gonna quit this job, go to school, or head back home

And I'm not askin' to be loved or be forgiven

I just can't face shakin' in this bedroom

One more night alone



I need a lover that won't drive me crazy

I need a lover that won't drive me crazy

I need a lover that won't drive me crazy

Some girl that knows the meaning of a

Hey hit the highway



I need a lover that won't drive me crazy

Some girl to thrill me and then go away

I need a lover that won't drive me crazy

Some girl that knows the meaning of a

Hey hit the highway

You Bet Cha

I Need A Lover

John Mellencamp's 'I Need A Lover' serves as a poignant centerpiece on his 2004 album 'Words & Music,' reflecting his enduring commitment to storytelling and acoustic intimacy. Released nearly three decades after his debut, the track exemplifies his signature blend of folk-rock and country influences, characterized by his distinctive vocal delivery and narrative-driven songwriting. The recording captures the essence of his later career, where he continued to explore themes of longing and human connection with the same sincerity that defined his earlier work. As part of his extensive discography, the song stands as a testament to his ability to craft relatable music that resonates across generations, maintaining his status as a pivotal figure in American roots music.