Don't Need You
Ashanti · The Vault [2008]
[Chorus:]
Baby I don't need you, but I want you so I got you
Got you by my side when things ain't going right
Happy when I see you, but I need to keep it real with you
No relationships, I'm just tryna live
[Verse 1:]
Don't wanna hurt nobody, let me tell you how I feel (tell you how I feel)
Just wanna have somebody I can trust that knows the
deal (trust that knows the deal)
Don't wanna make you mad telling you 'bout last night
and how much fun I had
Just because I'm not with you I don't need your attitude
[Chorus X2]
[Verse 2:]
The other day you asked why I came home late and who
was I with (who was I with)
Don't get me wrong I know you care,
but I can't get down with all that questioning
Ooohh I like spending time with you, but don't get the wrong idea
Don't make me your priority cause this settle down now just ain't me
[Chorus x2]
[Bridge:]
Boy don't think I'm here trying to use you, try to confuse you
Just so you know I care a lot about you, happy that I found you
Let's be clear on what we're all about, you gotta figure out
If you want this we gotta know we ain't forming no relationships
[Chorus x2]
Baby I don't need you, but I want you so I got you
Got you by my side when things ain't going right
Happy when I see you, but I need to keep it real with you
No relationships, I'm just tryna live
[Verse 1:]
Don't wanna hurt nobody, let me tell you how I feel (tell you how I feel)
Just wanna have somebody I can trust that knows the
deal (trust that knows the deal)
Don't wanna make you mad telling you 'bout last night
and how much fun I had
Just because I'm not with you I don't need your attitude
[Chorus X2]
[Verse 2:]
The other day you asked why I came home late and who
was I with (who was I with)
Don't get me wrong I know you care,
but I can't get down with all that questioning
Ooohh I like spending time with you, but don't get the wrong idea
Don't make me your priority cause this settle down now just ain't me
[Chorus x2]
[Bridge:]
Boy don't think I'm here trying to use you, try to confuse you
Just so you know I care a lot about you, happy that I found you
Let's be clear on what we're all about, you gotta figure out
If you want this we gotta know we ain't forming no relationships
[Chorus x2]
Don't Need You
Ashanti's "Don't Need You" stands as a defining track from her 2008 album *The Vault*, showcasing her evolution into R&B and pop. The recording features her signature smooth vocal delivery and emotive phrasing, characteristic of her work during this period. Released alongside hits like "Pretty Little Flower," the song reflects her ability to blend soulful melodies with contemporary production. It remains a staple in her discography, representing her mature artistic direction and solidifying her status as a prominent voice in modern R&B.