Lyric discussion by albertocespedes 

Cover art for Tighten Up lyrics by Black Keys, The

CORRECTED LYRICS:

I wanted love, I needed love Most of all, Most of all..

Someone said "True Love" was dead but I'm bound to fall for you.

Oh what can I do?

Take my badge, but my heart remains Loving you, Baby, child..

Tighten up on your reigns, you're running wild. Running wild. It's true.

Sick for days... So many ways... I'm aching now, I'm aching now...

It's times like these, I need relief. Please show me how, Show me how.. To get right.. Yes out of sight...

When I was young, and moving fast, Nothing slowed me down, Slowed me down.

Now I let the others pass, I've come around, Come around. 'Cause I found...

Living just to keep going, Going just to be sane. All the while not knowin', Such a shame.

I don't need to get steady, I know just what to feel. Telling me to be ready... my dear.

Lyric Correction

I know just HOW I feel

My interpretation is that Sweet T got it right. His feelings are telling him to be ready for when she slows down and sees things his way. The point where she is ready to commit is what I'd add.