INXS – What You Need

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Hey, here is the story
Forget about the trouble in life
Don't you know, it's not easy
When you gotta walk upon that line

That's why
You need
That's why
This is what you need
I'll give you what you need

Don't you get sad and lonely
You need a change from
What you do all day
Ain't no sense in all your crying
Just pick it up and throw it into shape

Hey you, won't you listen
This is not the end of it all
Don't you see there is a rhythm
I'll take you where you
Really need to be

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Track duration: 03:34

"What You Need" as written by Andrew Farriss, Michael Hutchence

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

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    General Comment:This really reminds me of the song "Bring it on Home" and is far from the same genre, but I think I got the jist of the song when I found this one. I know the pop INXS, but will have to take a listen to this one and only because the words are very complimentary to the theme I have been feeling for a bit. I would like to hear though, "just pick it up and throw it my way" instead of "throw it into shape." Yeah, I think so. And after where he says "where you really need to be" I feel he should say...with me!
    Flag driftingdreameron June 12, 2012   Link
  • +1
    My Interpretation:I think it's about saving someone from themselves and getting away from their daily mundane troubles
    and the like...
    Flag Thia007on November 23, 2011   Link
  • +1
    Song Meaning:What you need is a good rock beat when you are down.the groove or rhythm will transport you to nirvana.pick it up and throw it into shape means if your depressed,it's up to you to get yourself out of it by putting away your problems for a minute and just dance to Inxs.
    Flag captlafl69on October 04, 2010   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:I heard Michael say this on a concert, his intro was literally "This song is about sex"
    Flag bingajon February 23, 2010   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:This song kicks bottom. A+
    Flag enamorataon September 07, 2009   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:I can't believe that this song has only 4 comments. This song f*****g rocks!
    Flag alexvickerson May 10, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:I freaking LOVE this song!! Everytime it comes on I just have to get up and dance!!
    Flag live4musicon March 25, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:yep, i'd say that me, dlewis16 and long_live_inxs are the only cool people in this place, simply because we have commented on the bets INXS song out there. congrats to us.
    Flag DefinitelyJoshuaon December 11, 2005   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:INXS are the best aussie band ever.... and this is their best song
    Flag dlewis16on October 06, 2005   Link
  • -1
    General Comment:A vague reference to god, claiming that religon is ideal for people who are stuggling in life and in need of guidance.
    Flag long_live_INXSon May 08, 2005   Link

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