Need to Know

## ***Need to Know***Single by

"**Need To Know**" is the fifth track on Doja Cat's third album *Planet Her* and was released as the third single from the album on August 31, 2021. Prior to its single release the song was released as the sole promotional single from the album.

## Background

On June 9, 2021, Doja Cat officially announced the release of "Need To Know" with her teasing a futuristic teaser for the song's music video on her Instagram, with the faint melody of the song briefly heard in the short clip.

## Composition and lyrics

"Need To Know" was described as a "bass-heavy R&B" song. Lyrically, Doja Cat explores her pursuit of a new love interest or sexual partner whilst trying to determine if they have mutual agreement and understanding. The song was considered distinguishable by its "raunchy" lyrics in which she describes her "bedroom antics". Some critics described it as "seductive" and "fiery", noting that Doja Cat "turns up the heat" and "takes it to the bedroom".

## Lyrics

**[Intro: Doja Cat]**

Yeah

**[Chorus: Doja Cat]**

Wanna know what it's like (Like)

Baby, show me what it's like (Like)

I don't really got no type (Type)

I just wanna fuck all night

Yeah-yeah, oh-woah-woah (Oh, ooh, mmm)

Baby, I need to know, mmm (Yeah, need to know)

I just been fantasizin' (‘Size)

And we got a lotta time (Time)

Baby, come throw the pipe (Pipe)

Gotta know what it's like (Like)

Yeah-yeah, oh-woah-woah (Oh-woah-woah)

Baby, I need to know, mmm

**[Verse 1: Doja Cat]**

What's your size? (Size), add, subtract, divide ('Vide)

Daddy don't throw no curves (Curves), hold up, I'm goin' wide (Wide)

We could just start at ten (Ten), then we can go to five (Five)

I don't play with my pen (Pen), I mean what I writе

Yeah-yeah, woah-woah-woah

I just can't help but bе sexual (Oh), tell me your schedule (Yeah)

I got a lotta new tricks for you, baby, just sayin' I'm flexible (I will)

I do what I can to get you off (I will), might just fuck him with my makeup on (I will)

Eat it like I need an apron on (Yeah, oh), eat it 'til I need to change my thong (Yeah, ayy)

We could do it to your favorite song (Yeah, ayy), take a ride into the danger zone

You know my n\*gga be buggin' me, I just be wonderin' if you can fuck on me better

Itchin' for me like an ugly sweater, need it in me like a Chuck E. need cheddar, I need to know

**[Chorus: Doja Cat]**

Wanna know what it's like (Like)

Baby, show me what it's like (Like)

I don't really got no type (Type)

I just wanna fuck all night

Yeah-yeah, oh-woah-woah (Oh, ooh, mmm)

Baby, I need to know, mmm (Yeah, need to know)

I just been fantasizin' (‘Size)

And we got a lotta time (Time)

Baby, come throw the pipe (Pipe)

Gotta know what it's like (Like)

Yeah-yeah, oh-woah-woah (Oh-woah-woah)

Baby, I need to know, mmm

**[Bridge: Doja Cat]**

You're exciting, boy, come find me

Your eyes told me, "Girl, come ride me"

Fuck that feeling both us fighting

Could he try me? (Yeah) Mmm, most likely

**[Verse 2: Doja Cat]**

Tryna see if you could handle this ass (Ahh), prolly give his ass a panic attack (Ahh)

Sorry if I gave a random erection, prolly thinkin' I'm a telekinetic (Umm)

Oh, wait, you a fan of the magic? Poof, pussy like an Alakazam (Yeah)

I heard from a friend of a friend that that dick was a ten out of ten

I can't stand it, just one night me

Clink with the drink, gimme a sip, tell me what's your kink, gimme the dick (Aaaah!)

Spank me, slap me, choke me, bite me (Ew)

Oh, wait, I can take it (Ah), give a fuck 'bout what your wifey's sayin' (Yeah)

**[Chorus: Doja Cat]**

Wanna know what it's like (Like)

Baby, show me what it's like (Like)

I don't really got no type (Type)

I just wanna fuck all night

Yeah-yeah, oh-woah-woah (Oh, ooh, mmm)

Baby, I need to know, mmm (Yeah, need to know)

I just been fantasizin' (‘Size)

And we got a lotta time (Time)

Baby, come throw the pipe (Pipe)

Gotta know what it's like (Like)

Yeah-yeah, oh-woah-woah (Oh-woah-woah)

Baby, I need to know, mmm

## Music Video

The "futuristic" music video was premiered the same day as the single. The clip was directed by Miles & AJ and portrays Doja Cat as an alien partying during a night out on a "space-age club", also featuring cameos by Grimes and Ryan Destiny. Doja Cat and her directors used Blade Runner and The Fifth Element as reference points while creating the music video. The set for the music video was built, as opposed to the usage of a green screen. Doja Cat's creative team hired Melissa Stearn to do prosthetics for the video.

## Critical Reception

Meaghan Garvey of Billboard noted that the record celebrates Doja Cat's femininity and revels in her sense of humor. Regina Cho of Revolt praised her provocation and the cohesion of the Planet Her space theme established on the lead single "Kiss Me More".

## References

1. ↑ "Doja Cat Teased New Single 'Need To Know' With A Space Age Clip" *Uproxx.*
2. ↑ "Doja Cat shares video for new song "Need To Know," new album 'Planet Her' out this month" *BrooklynVegan.*
3. ↑ "Doja Cat tells us what we 'Need To Know' in new song lyrics. *Capital London.*
4. ↑ "Doja Cat Turns Up The Heat On "Need To Know" *HotNewHipHop.*
5. ↑ "Doja Cat Blasts Back to the Future in New 'Need to Know' Video" *Rolling Stone.*
6. ↑ "DOJA CAT'S "NEED TO KNOW" PROSTHETICS REQUIRED A TEAM OF 20" *Nylon.*
7. ↑ "Can't Stop the Feline: How Doja Cat Took Pop to a New Dimension" *Billboard.*
8. ↑ "Doja Cat unleashes new “Need To Know” track" *Revolt.*

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