I Need You Now
“I Need You Now,” by Lady Antebellum, was featured in the 2012 film Zero Dark Thirty, and it was used in television series such as Hellcats and The Glades. The song tells a realistic story about a man and a woman who loved each other, but their pride kept them apart. In the beginning, the woman sings about all of the "Picture perfect memories scattered all around the floor" (line 1,2). All of the perfect things they've done together, came to an end. She missed him, and now she's broken. The man and woman, both want to be with each other. They missed each other a lot. Furthermore, they lose control, and they don't know what to do without each other. They need each other. Both the man and woman wonder if they were ever on each …show more content…
Therefore, it appeals to the general public, being a popular track on several hit radio stations. It won four Grammy Awards in 2011, including Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, and Best Country Song. The speakers talked about feeling lonely at night, and needing their partner. Although the sound of the music is not typical for popular music today, it does have the typical lovesick song, where two people love each other, but their pride is keeping them apart. The song’s sad story matches its melancholy musical accompaniment. Listeners hear of the emotions when the woman sings, “It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now” (lines 6,13, and 17). It's very repetitive because it shows how they could've been together if they didn't have abundant ego. They may also sense that they might get back together when they keep singing, “I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now,” (lines 8, 15, and 19). The song has a very smooth and melodic tone. It sounds very calm and relaxing, and it inspires thought, and the audience is thrown into the shoes of either the man or woman. What they're feeling is a very common feeling for people who've been in a
“I Need You Now,” by Lady Antebellum, was featured in the 2012 film Zero Dark Thirty, and it was used in television series such as Hellcats and The Glades. The song tells a realistic story about a man and a woman who loved each other, but their pride kept them apart. In the beginning, the woman sings about all of the "Picture perfect memories scattered all around the floor" (line 1,2). All of the perfect things they've done together, came to an end. She missed him, and now she's broken. The man and woman, both want to be with each other. They missed each other a lot. Furthermore, they lose control, and they don't know what to do without each other. They need each other. Both the man and woman wonder if they were ever on each …show more content…
Therefore, it appeals to the general public, being a popular track on several hit radio stations. It won four Grammy Awards in 2011, including Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, and Best Country Song. The speakers talked about feeling lonely at night, and needing their partner. Although the sound of the music is not typical for popular music today, it does have the typical lovesick song, where two people love each other, but their pride is keeping them apart. The song’s sad story matches its melancholy musical accompaniment. Listeners hear of the emotions when the woman sings, “It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now” (lines 6,13, and 17). It's very repetitive because it shows how they could've been together if they didn't have abundant ego. They may also sense that they might get back together when they keep singing, “I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now,” (lines 8, 15, and 19). The song has a very smooth and melodic tone. It sounds very calm and relaxing, and it inspires thought, and the audience is thrown into the shoes of either the man or woman. What they're feeling is a very common feeling for people who've been in a