If You Need My Love Tonight

Aretha Franklin · Aretha [1986] [1986]

You look at me when we're here together

And I can hardly breathe

Your love hidden in your eyes

Is all I'll ever need

I'll give anything to know

If you'd only let it show



[Chorus]

If you need my lose tonight

Don't be afraid just follow your heart

I'll be there

And your lonely nights are gone

If you need my love tonight

Don't be afraid just follow your heart

I'll be there



And your lonely nights are gone

Long gone



So many times I've waited in the shadows

For you to come to me

Two hearts hiding from the night

I need you here with me

I'd give you everything you know

If you'd only let it show



[Chorus: x2]

If You Need My Love Tonight

Aretha Franklin's 'If You Need My Love Tonight' stands as a testament to her enduring mastery of soul and R&B. Recorded for her 1986 album, the track exemplifies her signature vocal power, blending raw emotion with a polished production style that defined her later career. As a staple of her discography, the song reflects her ability to reinterpret classic themes of longing and devotion with contemporary flair. The recording showcases her technical precision and emotional depth, cementing her status as a legendary figure in American music. It remains a powerful example of her work that bridges the gap between her earlier gospel and soul roots and her later pop-infused arrangements.