I Need My Girl

The National · Trouble Will Find Me [2013]

I am good, I am grounded

Davy says that I look taller

I can't get my head around it

I keep feeling smaller and smaller

I need my girl

I need my girl



Remember when you lost your shit and

Drove the car into the garden

And you got out and said I'm sorry

To the vines and no one saw it

I need my girl

I need my girl



I'm under the gun again

I know I was the 45 percenter then

I know I was a lot of things

But I am good, I am grounded

Davy says that I look taller

I can't get my head around it

I keep feeling smaller and smaller

I need my girl

I need my girl



There's some things that I should never

Laugh about in front of family

In a week we'll be together

Try to call you when I'm landed

I need my girl

I need my girl



Remember when you said I'm sorry

To the vines and no one saw it

I'll try to call you from the party

It's full of punks and cannonballers

I need my girl

I need my girl



I'm under the gun again

I know I was the 45 percenter then

I know I was a lot of things

But I am good, I am grounded

Davy says that I look taller

I can't get my head around it

I keep feeling smaller and smaller

I need my girl

I keep feeling smaller and smaller

I need my girl

I keep feeling smaller and smaller

About I Need My Girl

"I Need My Girl" serves as a pivotal track on The National's 2013 album *Trouble Will Find Me*, marking a significant shift in the band's sonic landscape. Following the introspective tone of *High Violet*, this recording embraces a warmer, more melodic approach characteristic of the group's later work. The song features prominent guitar work and vocal harmonies that define the indie-folk-rock genre popular during the early 2010s. It reflects the band's continued exploration of relationship dynamics and emotional vulnerability, delivered with a polished production style that distinguished this era from their previous releases. The track remains a staple of their discography, showcasing the band's ability to blend melancholic themes with accessible, radio-friendly arrangements.