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.
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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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| 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 - rhythm guitar
 - Head - lead 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.
 - "Need to US Radio Promo (ESK 6981)".
 
