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Always Where I Need to Be Lyrics

by The Kooks

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Always Where I Need to Be Lyrics

She don't know who she is, Oh, I can take her anywhere, Do whatever comes naturally to you, You know she just don't care, You know she just don't care, 'Cause I'm always where, I need to be, And I always thought, I would end up with you eventually, Do do do-dododo, do do do-dododo, Do do do-dododo, do do do-dododo Now I see her again, I have to be a hummingbird, Whisper words in her ear, Oh, you know I just don't care, You know she just don't care, 'Cause I'm always where, I need to be, And I always thought, I would end up with you eventually, Do do do-dododo, do do do-dododo, Do do do-dododo, do do do-dododo [Guitar Solo] [Outro] Oooh wohwohwoh oh I'm a man on the scene, I'm a man and I can be so obscene, 'Cause I always think I know how to be, But I always thought I would end up with you eventually, Do do do dododo, do do do dododo, Do do do dododo, do do do dododo

Meaning of Always Where I Need to Be

“Always Where I Need to Be” captures a feeling of restless desire and obsessive infatuation. The lyrics depict a man who’s captivated by a woman who seems lost and unconcerned, taking her on impulsive adventures fueled by instinct. He's driven by an almost frantic need to be near her, convinced that their eventual connection is inevitable – a persistent thought echoing throughout the song. There’s a sense of playful recklessness, bordering on absurdity, as he attempts to influence her with whispered words and erratic behavior, showcasing a man trying desperately to shape a destiny he already envisions. The repetitive “do do do” adds an almost hypnotic quality, reflecting his singular focus and perhaps a touch of delusion, ultimately highlighting the bittersweet ache of longing and the frustrating pursuit of an elusive connection.

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