“Just What I Needed” is a landmark track by the American rock band The Cars, released in 1978 as their debut single from their self-titled album The Cars. A defining piece of the new wave genre, the song combines pop appeal with rock intensity, featuring catchy hooks, synth-driven melodies, and Ric Ocasek’s unique vocals.

This track played a crucial role in establishing The Cars as a prominent band in the late ’70s and early ’80s, skillfully blending pop’s accessibility with rock’s edge. Just What I Needed received widespread radio airplay, quickly becoming one of the band’s most iconic songs. Its popularity helped drive the album to major commercial success, marking the beginning of The Cars’ celebrated career.

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I don’t mind you comin’ here

And wastin’ all my time

‘Cause when you’re standin’ oh so near

I kinda lose my mind

It’s not the perfume that you wear

It’s not the ribbons in your hair

And I don’t mind you comin’ here

And wastin’ all my time

I don’t mind you hangin’ out

And talkin’ in your sleep

It doesn’t matter where you’ve been

As long as it was deep, yeah

You always knew to wear it well and

You look so fancy I can tell

And I don’t mind you hangin’ out

And talkin’ in your sleep

I guess you’re just what I needed (just what I needed)

I needed someone to feed

I guess you’re just what I needed (just what I needed)

I needed someone to bleed

I don’t mind you comin’ here

And wastin’ all my time, time

‘Cause when you’re standin’ oh so near

I kinda lose my mind, yeah

It’s not the perfume that you wear

It’s not the ribbons in your hair

And I don’t mind you comin’ here

And wastin’ all my time

I guess you’re just what I needed (just what I needed)

I needed someone to feed

I guess you’re just what I needed (just what I needed)

I needed someone to bleed

I guess you’re just what I needed (just what I needed)

I needed someone to feed

I guess you’re just what I needed (just what I needed)

I needed someone to bleed (yeah, yeah)

So bleed me

You’re just what I needed

You’re just what I needed

You’re just what I needed

Yeah, yeah-yeah