The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Shawty where you at?
Shawty where you at?
Shawty where you at?
Yea, yea.
It gets lonely in this business, need a homie
Who's a realest.
Someone who wants to find out all that I have to give.
Who can bring me, what is missin', when I talk she wanna listen.
Sittin' patient steady waitin', for the day when I can face it.
The one that can love me for, who I am and so much more (is it you?).
You ma Bonnie (say that I) I found the one,
I ain't gonna rest till I know for sure, so.
Baby please believe me when I tell you that, I need a girl (need a girl).
So come on pretty lady won't you holla back, I need a girl
(I'm a tell you what I need).
I need a girl that's goin' be my baby, so if you love me say "I'm your baby".
So fine I go "that's my baby", so if you need me say "your my baby".
I'm a good man, who ain't got a lot to ask,
just lookin' for somethin' I can build on.
I'm a young man, with a whole lotta cash,
just lookin' for a lady I can spend on.
So all the young ladies in every little city,
when I come to your town, let me know that you down.
Sittin' patient steady waitin', for the day when I can face it.
The one that can love me for, who I am and so much more (is it you?).
You my Bonnie (say that I) I found the one,
I ain't gonna rest till I know for sure, so.
Baby please believe me when I tell you that, I need a girl (girl).
So come on pretty lady won't you holla back, I need a girl
(I'm a tell you what I need).
I need a girl that's goin' be my baby, so if you love me say "I'm your baby".
So fine I go "that's my baby", so if you need me say "your my baby".
You could, be my everything,
Oh you mean so much to me and I don't even know your name.
(But I know that) that I'm your man (man), and you are my girl (girl)
And if I ever meet ya I'm a give ya the world (oh).
Baby please believe me when I tell you that, I need a girl (girl).
So come on pretty lady won't you holla back, I need a girl
(I'm a tell you what I need).
I need a girl that's goin' be my baby, so if you love me say "I'm your baby".
So fine I go "that's my baby", so if you need me say "your my baby".
Baby please believe me when I tell you that, I need a girl (need a girl).
So come on pretty lady won't you holla back, I need a girl (girl)
(I'm a tell you what I need).
I need a girl that's goin' be my baby, so if you love me say "I'm your baby".
So fine I go "that's my baby", so if you need me say "your my baby".
"Your my baby!"
Yea, (huh) ye yea yea yea oh yea, yea yea yea.
Shawty where you at?
Shawty where you at?
Yea, yea.
It gets lonely in this business, need a homie
Who's a realest.
Someone who wants to find out all that I have to give.
Who can bring me, what is missin', when I talk she wanna listen.
Sittin' patient steady waitin', for the day when I can face it.
The one that can love me for, who I am and so much more (is it you?).
You ma Bonnie (say that I) I found the one,
I ain't gonna rest till I know for sure, so.
Baby please believe me when I tell you that, I need a girl (need a girl).
So come on pretty lady won't you holla back, I need a girl
(I'm a tell you what I need).
I need a girl that's goin' be my baby, so if you love me say "I'm your baby".
So fine I go "that's my baby", so if you need me say "your my baby".
I'm a good man, who ain't got a lot to ask,
just lookin' for somethin' I can build on.
I'm a young man, with a whole lotta cash,
just lookin' for a lady I can spend on.
So all the young ladies in every little city,
when I come to your town, let me know that you down.
Sittin' patient steady waitin', for the day when I can face it.
The one that can love me for, who I am and so much more (is it you?).
You my Bonnie (say that I) I found the one,
I ain't gonna rest till I know for sure, so.
Baby please believe me when I tell you that, I need a girl (girl).
So come on pretty lady won't you holla back, I need a girl
(I'm a tell you what I need).
I need a girl that's goin' be my baby, so if you love me say "I'm your baby".
So fine I go "that's my baby", so if you need me say "your my baby".
You could, be my everything,
Oh you mean so much to me and I don't even know your name.
(But I know that) that I'm your man (man), and you are my girl (girl)
And if I ever meet ya I'm a give ya the world (oh).
Baby please believe me when I tell you that, I need a girl (girl).
So come on pretty lady won't you holla back, I need a girl
(I'm a tell you what I need).
I need a girl that's goin' be my baby, so if you love me say "I'm your baby".
So fine I go "that's my baby", so if you need me say "your my baby".
Baby please believe me when I tell you that, I need a girl (need a girl).
So come on pretty lady won't you holla back, I need a girl (girl)
(I'm a tell you what I need).
I need a girl that's goin' be my baby, so if you love me say "I'm your baby".
So fine I go "that's my baby", so if you need me say "your my baby".
"Your my baby!"
Yea, (huh) ye yea yea yea oh yea, yea yea yea.
Lyrics submitted by BleedorBreathe
I Need a Girl Lyrics as written by Mikkel Eriksen Johnta Austin
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group
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