"Man I Need" is a song by English singer-songwriter Olivia Dean, released on 15 August 2025 as the third single from her second studio album, The Art of Loving.[1][2][3] The song reached number one in Ireland and New Zealand, and peaked inside the top ten in numerous countries such as Australia, Belgium (Flanders), Denmark, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom. In the UK, it became her third top-ten entry of the year and her highest peak after reaching number two on the charts.[4]
Universal Music announced the single on 15 August 2025, positioning it as the third preview from Dean’s album The Art of Loving and confirming an accompanying music video.[5] Independent music media also reported the release and its placement within the album campaign.[6][7] Upon release, Dean said: "'Man I Need' is a song about knowing how you deserve to be loved and not being afraid to ask for it. It's forward, sexy, fun. It's made for dancing."[1]
Lyrics and meaning
In interviews and label materials, Olivia Dean described "Man I Need" as a song about knowing how you deserve to be loved and not being afraid to ask for it, adding that it was made for dancing.[8][9][10] Critics noted that the track’s assertive lyrical appeal is carried by an upbeat, dance-oriented arrangement that blends elements of pop, R&B and gospel.[11]
Music video
The music video for "Man I Need" was released alongside the single and was directed by Jake Erland.[12] Coverage described a studio-lot setting in which set pieces rotate around Dean as different potential partners pass by, reinforcing the song’s lyrical request for clarity and connection.[13]
↑ "מדיה פורסט – המצעד הבינלאומי השבועי – Week 37 – 07/09 – 13/09/2025"[Media Forest – International Weekly Chart – Week 37 – 07/09 – 13/09/2025] (Select the year 2025 and the option "37 07-09-25 13-09-25" from the stretched lists, then click "שירים מובילים - רדיו - בינלאומי" to see the chart.) (in Hebrew). Media Forest. 14 September 2025. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
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