I Hate That I Need You Here

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INTRO (soft piano, breathy vocalize, heavy beats)

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VERSE 1 (raw, needy honesty)

I keep saying I’m better alone,

But I break the second I’m on my own.

I tell myself I don’t care anymore,

Then I’m shaking outside your door.

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PRE-CHORUS (self-aware, vulnerable)

I hate how easy it is to tell,

When I’m pretending I’m doing well.

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CHORUS (FULL needy moment)

I hate that I need you here,

Hate that it feels this clear.

I don’t want saving, don’t want a plan,

Just don’t let go of my hand.

I say I’m fine, but I’m not okay,

I push you back, then beg you to stay.

I don’t wanna need you this way—

But I do.

Yeah, I do.

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VERSE 2 (resistant but cracking)

I run fast when it hurts too much,

Say I don’t feel it, say don’t touch.

But every step just pulls me back,

To the things I swear I lack.

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PRE-CHORUS (tension rising)

I don’t wanna lean, don’t wanna fall,

But I’m tired standing ten feet tall.

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CHORUS (bigger, Hailee-style strength underneath)

I hate that I need you here,

Hate that the truth’s so near.

I don’t need fixing, don’t need control,

Just need someone not to let me fold.

I fight it hard, I fight it loud,

But I don’t wanna drown right now.

I don’t wanna need you this way—

But I do.

Yeah, I do.

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BRIDGE (quiet breakdown — Ariana-style)

If I’m honest for a second,

I don’t trust myself when I’m wrecked.

I don’t need promises or words,

Just stay until the shaking hurts less.

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FINAL CHORUS (restrained power)

I hate that I need you here,

But walking alone feels worse than fear.

I don’t need answers, don’t need a cure,

Just don’t disappear.

I don’t wanna need you this way—

But I do.

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OUTRO (whispered, fades under dialogue)

…yeah, I do.