Need To
"Need To" is a song written and recorded by the American nu metal band Korn for their self-titled debut album. It was released as the album's second single in April 1995.
"Need To" | ||||
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Single by Korn | ||||
from the album Korn | ||||
Released | April 8, 1995 | |||
Recorded | 1994 at Indigo Ranch Studios in Malibu, California[1][2][3] | |||
Genre | Nu metal | |||
Length | 4:01[4] | |||
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Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Ross Robinson[5] | |||
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Music and structure
The song features elements of an older Korn song called "Alive", which was found on their demo tape, Neidermayer's Mind. "Alive" was eventually reworked and re-recorded for the band's sixth studio album, Take a Look in the Mirror.
Concept
"'Need To' is about being in a relationship with someone you love so much but you are too scared to get close to them because you're paranoid that they may stop loving you.
- You pull me closer, I push you away,
- You tell me it's okay, I can't help but feel the pain.
I was use to being used by people I loved and any future relationship was going to feel the same. Every time I thought I was getting too close, I would push her away." – Jonathan Davis
Credits
- Jonathan Davis - Vocals
- Munky - Electric guitar
- Head - Electric guitar
- Fieldy - Bass
- David Silveria - Drums
- Produced by Ross Robinson
- Eddy Schreyer – Mastering
- Stephen Stickler – Photography
- Jay Papke/Dante Ariola – Art direction and design
- Chuck Johnson – Engineering and mixing
References
- Small 1998, p. 16.
- Arvizu 2009, p. 69.
- "Indigo Ranch Studios - CDs and Vinyl at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
- Thomas, Stephen (1994-10-11). "Korn - Korn : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
- "Korn Need To (CD) at Discogs". Discogs.
- "Horror of the KoRn". Oocities. Retrieved Feb 17, 2013.
- http://korn.simpol.net/korn/discography/discography/singles/needto/needto-uspr.htm