I Need You

Hazell Dean · Other Songs - Hazell Dean

Everything that I am

Thought I made with my own two hands

Had no help, caught no breaks

Have only myself to thank

Looking back at my young and foolish heart

Why did I keep us apart?

Feel this cold empty shell

Lord, save me from myself

I need you, I need you

I need you for real success

I need you for my next breath

Oh lord, I need you. Yes I do.

Oh, Lord, be my guide

Give real meaning to my life

Lead my steps, change my ways

Put your purpose in this place

Unto the hills of heaven will I lift my eyes

For you are my helpful saviour

Hear my cry

(Oh, I need you, got to have you Lord)

(Lord I lift my eyes to you)

(Lord I need you)

(Hear my cry)

(I need you)

I Need You - Hazell Dean

Hazell Dean's 'I Need You' stands as a defining track from her 1973 debut album, 'Hazell Dean.' Released during the height of the British soft rock and new wave movement, the song showcases her distinctive vocal style, characterized by a breathy, intimate delivery that became her signature. The recording captures the raw energy and emotional vulnerability typical of early 1970s UK pop, blending melodic hooks with a driving rhythm that propelled her to international fame. As a cornerstone of her discography, the track exemplifies the genre's shift toward more personal, singer-focused storytelling, cementing her status as a leading figure in the era's British music scene.