Little Darling (I Need You)
Marvin Gaye · Love Marvin: Greatest Love Songs [2010]
But I don't wanna let you go
Little darlin' I need you
(Little darlin' I need you)
Little darlin' I love you
(Little darlin' I love you)
Little darlin' I want you
(Little darlin' I want you)
Little darlin' I've got to have you
(Little darlin' I've got to have you)
And if it means giving up my life
I'm going to give it up
(Give it up)
Give it up
There's always one who loves more than the other
But I don't mind, I don't mind
I'm willing to pay the price
Have your love at any sacrifice
Darlin' I need you
(Little darlin' I need you)
Little darlin' I love you
(Little darlin' I love you)
Little darlin' I want you
(Little darlin' I want you)
Oh little darlin' I've got to have you
(Little darlin' I've got to have you)
I know there's two or three in your life
You like as well as me
So if I have to be your number one fool
Before you care, care about me
And I'm willing to pay the price
Be your number one fool
Make that sacrifice oh baby
Little darlin' I need you
Little darlin' I love you
Little darlin' I want you
Little darlin' I've got to have you
Only my pillow knows how many tears I've cried, baby
Only my heart knows the awful hurt I feel inside, baby
My life is so lonely, waiting for you to love me only
Now I'm willing to pay the price
Be your number one fool
At any sacrifice
Little darlin' I need you
(Little darlin' I need you)
Little darlin' I love you
(Little darlin' I love you)
Little darlin' I want you
(Little darlin' I want you)
Little darlin' I've got to have you
(Little darlin' I've got to have you)
It's so hard lovin' you baby
(Little darlin' I need you)
It's so hard lovin' you
(Little darlin' I love you)
Little darlin' I want you
(Little darlin' I want you)
Little darlin' I love you
(Little darlin' I've got to have you)
Ooh darlin' I want you
Little Darling (I Need You)
Marvin Gaye's 'Little Darling (I Need You)' stands as a tender exploration of romantic devotion within the soul and R&B traditions. Recorded during the height of his career, the track showcases Gaye's signature ability to blend smooth vocal delivery with lush orchestral arrangements, creating an atmosphere of intimate longing. As part of his extensive discography, the song exemplifies the genre's focus on emotional vulnerability and the complexities of love. It reflects the broader public musical context of the era, where artists like Gaye redefined the boundaries of soul music by incorporating elements of jazz and pop while maintaining a deeply personal connection with listeners. The recording remains a testament to his enduring influence on the genre.