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Devotion
Basic Need

TRACK

Basic Need

Release date: 9th August 2018

From Devotion

Track 6

3:20

Alternative Music Rock Adult Alternative

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About This Track

'Basic Need' by Tirzah is an alternative track from the album 'Devotion' (2018). The lyrics centre on a troubled attachment, with the speaker insisting on clarity and control while repeating a need for the other person to stay, despite signs that they are changing. There is a brittle, confrontational insistence running through the lines, including the blunt admission, "that's just what I need". The song also touches on forgiveness, but with suspicion about whether it is genuine or merely tactical.

"Basic Need" is a track by Tirzah, from the album Devotion, released 9th August 2018. The track is 3:20 long. It's filed under Alternative. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 1 article about Tirzah.

About the Artist

Tirzah

Tirzah

Lyrics

Basic Need

Thought that I knew you
Yes, I really hoped you never knew
I saw you changin'
But I won't let you leave me on my own
I can see through you
Yeah, I can see through you

I'll make it easy to forget
'Cause that's just what I need, I need
But I don't believe
When I say I can forgive, forgive

Well, could you blame me for wantin' to move on from you?
Well, could you blame me for wantin' to move on from you?
Well, could you blame me for wantin' to move on from you?
Well, could you blame me for wantin' to move on from you?

I'll make it easy to forget
'Cause that's just what I need, I need
But I don't believe
When I say I can forgive, forgive

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Track details

From Devotion

3:202018

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Album

10th August 2018

Track number

6

Release year

2018

1Fine Again
2:54
2Do You Know
3:37
3Gladly
3:41
4Holding On
3:20

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