Just What I Needed

The Cars are an American rock band that emerged from the New Wave music scene in the late 1970s. The band originated in Boston, Massachusetts, with lead singer and rhythm guitarist Ric Ocasek, lead singer and bassist Benjamin Orr, guitarist Elliot Easton, keyboardist Greg Hawkes and drummer David Robinson. They were signed to Elektra Records by George Daly, then A&R head, in 1977.

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I don't mind you comin' here
And wastin' all my time
'Cause when you're shakin', oh so near
I kinda lose my mind, oh yeah
It's not the perfume that you wear
It's not the ribbons in your hair
And I don't mind you comin' here
And wastin' all my time

I guess, you're just what I needed (just what I needed)
I needed someone to feed
I guess, you're just what I needed (just what I needed)
I needed someone to bleed

I don't mind you hangin' out
And talkin' in your sleep
It doesn't matter where you've been
As long as it was deep, yeah
You always knew to wear it well, yeah
And you look so fancy I can tell
'Cause I don't mind you hangin' out
And talkin' in your sleep

I guess, you're just what I needed (just what I needed)
I needed someone to feed
I guess, you're just what I needed (just what I needed)
I needed someone to bleed

I don't mind you comin' here
And wastin' all my time, yeah
And when you're shakin', oh so near
I kinda lose my mind, yeah
It's not the perfume that you wear
It's not the ribbons in your hair
I don't mind you comin' here
And wastin' all my time

I guess, you're just what I needed (just what I needed)
I needed someone to feed
I guess, you're just what I needed (just what I needed)
I needed someone to bleed

I guess, you're just what I needed
I needed someone to feed
I guess, you're just what I needed
I needed someone to plead
Yeah, yeah, so plead me

You're just what I needed
You're just what I needed
You're just what I needed
Yeah, yeah, yeah

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Rock

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Ballad

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Written by: Ric Ocasek

Submitted by srbaldridge8472 on July 01, 2023

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Positive and enthusiastic feedback:

These lyrics are incredibly catchy and have a great energy to them! The repetition of "I guess, you're just what I needed" creates a strong hook that is impossible not to sing along to. The lyrics effectively capture the feeling of being infatuated with someone and losing control of your senses when you're around them. The descriptions of the person's appearance and their effect on the singer add depth and paint a vivid picture. Overall, the lyrics are fun and engaging, and they perfectly convey the excitement and intensity of a new crush.

Improvement suggestions:

One suggestion for improvement would be to explore more diverse metaphors or imagery to enhance the overall impact of the lyrics. While the themes of infatuation and desire are well-conveyed, adding some fresh and unexpected comparisons or analogies could further enhance the lyricism. Additionally, the repetition of certain phrases throughout the song, while effective in creating a catchy chorus, may benefit from some variation or expansion to keep the listener engaged throughout the entire song. Overall, these small changes could elevate an already enjoyable set of lyrics to an even higher level. more »
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