Love You Need

**Producer(s)** | Clampitt, Conrad

**Love You Need** is a song by Ashe and is the eighth track on her album *Rae*.

It stands out by being a heartfelt lush piano and strings ballad driven largely by her vocals, with a warm bass and beating drum accompaniment.

## Background

"Love You Need" has been described as "a lush piano and strings ballad", "heartfelt piano-forward ballad but driven largely by her vocals", and "the first notably emotional track on the album and, [...] sounds like a set of wedding vows".

## Meaning

This song is about wanting to give all of your love to somebody, whom you want to be there for and try to make them happy; however, that person is tentative about whether they want to choose you or not.

"Love You Need" conveys a message of unwavering devotion and the desire to provide the love and support that their partner needs. It celebrates the willingness to be there for someone through thick and thin, promising a loving and fulfilling relationship. "Count On Me" is also a heartfelt song about being a reliable and devoted partner.

## Lyrics

[Verse 1]

When your nerves are shot

I could be a steady hand

When you need to talk

I'll pick up the phone

Don't wanna say a word

Promise I will understand

When you need your space

I could let you go

[Chorus]

If it's staying up late

Or letting you sleep

No, I'll never let you down

If it's holding you close

Or setting you free

Don't make up your mind right now

You were never one to go beyond the shadow of a doubt

But if you choose me

I'll give you all the love you need

[Verse 2]

I can't promise you

That I got it figured out

When you're feeling tired

I could be your home

If you evеr change

I could come along with you

I'd go anywherе that you wanna go

[Chorus]

If it's staying up late

Or letting you sleep

No, I'll never let you down

If it's holding you close

Or setting you free

Don't make up your mind right now

You were never one to go beyond the shadow of a doubt

But if you choose me

I'll give you all the love you need

[Bridge]

Though it's hard to know

Exactly what the future holds

I could see us old, walking in the park

If you let me, yeah, I could give it all to you

Baby 'til forever falls apart

[Chorus]

If it's staying up late

Or letting you sleep

No, I'll never let you down

If it's holding you close

Or setting you free

Don't make up your mind right now

You were never one to go beyond the shadow of a doubt

But if you choose me

I'll give you all the love you need

## Trivia

* "Love You Need" is the only love song on *Rae*.
	+ It is Ashe's favourite song on the album.
	+ She said that it's the one she is most excited for people to hear, as it the most "special" and "sweetest" song on the record.

* The line in the bridge "I could give it all to you/Baby 'til forever falls apart" is a direct reference to the song "Till Forever Falls Apart" from *Ashlyn*.

* "Love You Need" was one of the five songs that emerged from The "Big Bear Sessions".
	+ It was made on the morning of the last day.
	+ Ashe fought not to make the song because she didn't want to make a love song.
		- However, she was convinced when Noah Conrad played the Carole King-esque piano piece.
			* Said piano used was out of tune. (For a video, see: here).
	+ Initially, Ashe could not hit the high note in the final chorus, a change suggested by co-writer Casey Smith, but managed to after drinking some more wine when recording.
	+ The other "Big Bear" songs are: "omw", "Emotional", "Love Is Letting Go", and "Fun While It Lasted".

* Ashe has said that the lines "If it's staying up late/Or letting you sleep/No, I'll never let you down" are her favourite lyrics off of the album and often gets stuck in her head, "but it's ok because it's a beautiful song" she says.

* "Love You Need" is a heartfelt song about being a reliable and devoted partner, as is "Count On Me" also from *Rae*.

* The song is one of three whose title begins with the word "Love", the others being: "Love Is Letting Go" and "Love Is Not Enough".

* Depending on your situation in life, it could be perceived as a happy song, or a sad song.

## Navigation

 Rae Tracklist

## References

1. ↑ https://dailycampus.com/2022/10/18/ashes-album-rae-shines-through-in-this-rainy-week/
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://www.womeninpop.com/news-home/2022/10/13/review-ashe-releases-second-album-rae
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://riffmagazine.com/album-reviews/ashe-rae/
4. ↑ https://juliet-citymouse.medium.com/rae-by-ashe-album-review-e29d3b8a21f6
5. ↑ https://www.songtell.com/ashe/love-you-need
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKHbqXBf23w
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr4K19O071c
8. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qytzXkbZiGQ