MAN I NEED LYRICS - OLIVIA DEAN | THE ART OF LOVING

Man I Need by Olivia Dean — her breakout pop-soul single, a confident forward love song about knowing your worth and asking for it; became her first UK number one and her global breakthrough from her second studio album The Art of Loving.

Image: Olivia Dean / Capitol Records (official music video still).

Man I Need Song Credits

Song: Man I Need
Singer: Olivia Dean
Lyrics: Olivia Dean, Tobias Jesso Jr., Zach Nahome
Music: Zach Nahome
Album: The Art of Loving
Music Label: Capitol Records
Release Date: August 15, 2025 (single)
Video Director: Jake Erland

Man I Need became Olivia Dean's first UK number one single and her global breakthrough. The song has been certified multi-platinum in the UK and gave her a first entry on the US charts, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.

It was released as the third single from her second studio album The Art of Loving, which arrived on September 26, 2025 via Capitol Records. The official music video was directed by Jake Erland, and the song joined Spotify's Billions Club in April 2026.

Man I Need Lyrics

Talk to me, talk to me
Talk to me, talk to me
Looks like we're making up for lost time
Need you to spell it out for me
Bossa nova on all night
It's like a type of alchemy
Introduce me to your best friend
I can come and slot right in
A satellite ain't even that far
I kinda wonder where you are
Already know I can't leave it alone
You're on my mind, mmm
Already gave you the time and the place
So don't be shy
Just come be the man I need
Tell me you got something to give
I want it
I kinda like it when you call me wonderful
Whatever the type of talk it is
Come on, then
I gotta know you're meant to be the man I need
Talk to me
Talk to me
Mmm, talk to me, talk to me
Be the man that I need, baby
Talk to me, talk to me
Be the man that I need, need, need
Talk to me, talk to me
Be the man that I need, baby
Talk to me, talk to me
Be the man, man, man, man, man
I'd like to think you feel the same way
But I can't tell with you sometimes
So, baby, let's get on the same page
Stop making me read between the lines
Already know I can't leave it alone
You're on my mind, mmm
Already gave you the time and the place
So don't be shy
Just come be the man I need
Tell me you got something to give
I want it
I kinda like it when you call me wonderful
Whatever the type of talk it is
Come on, then
I gotta know you're meant to be the man I need
Talk to me
Talk to me
Talk to me
Talk to me
Mmm, talk to me, talk to me
Be the man that I need, baby
Talk to me, talk to me
Be the man that I need, need, need
Talk to me, talk to me
Be the man that I need, baby
Talk to me, talk to me
Be the man, man, man, man, man
Mmm
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Mmm-mmm-mmm
Mmm, mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm, mmm-mmm, mmm-mmm

Man I Need Official Video

Man I Need FAQs

When was Man I Need released?

August 15, 2025, as the third single from The Art of Loving (album out September 26, 2025) via Capitol Records.

Who wrote and produced it?

Written by Olivia Dean, Tobias Jesso Jr. and Zach Nahome; produced by Zach Nahome.

Which album is it on?

The Art of Loving, her second studio album.

What is the song about?

A confident pop-soul love song about knowing your worth and asking a partner to show up and be the person you need.