Man I Need Last updated December 11, 2025 2025 single by Olivia Dean
"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 became a worldwide success, peaking at number one in Australia, Belgium (Flanders), Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. It also peaked inside the top five in countries such as Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. It also became her first chart entry in the United States, peaking at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 .
A vinyl release is scheduled for 12 December 2025. [ 4]
Background and release 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 composition 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. [ 5] [ 8] [ 9] 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 , and compared it to works by Michael Jackson , Whitney Houston , and Luther Vandross . [ 10] The song follows a 12 8 time signature. [ 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]
Critical reception Exclaim! ranked it as the 5th best song of 2025, praising its "nostalgic yet modern soul-pop sound." [ 14] Helen Brown of The Independent called the song the centrepiece of the album, with a "splashy-fun keyboard riff and upward inflected chorus." [ 15] NME 's Hannah Mylrea described it as "a flirty, gospel-laced sugar rush that’s the sonic equivalent of romantic butterflies." [ 16] Writing for The Skinny , Rhea Hagiwara praised it as a " a standout within the bigger picture of the album as a vibrant, forward, danceable track with an assertive lyrical voice." [ 17] Larisha Paul of Rolling Stone called it an "undeniable hit" with "impenetrable confidence." [ 18] Marquis Munson of WNXP praised the song's "jazzy pop and soulful grooves paired with Dean's calm and collected vocals." [ 19] The New York Times praised Dean's vocals as "full of heart, soul and elegance" and its lyrics as "something refreshing about a song that yearns so sincerely for connection." [ 20]
Track listing Digital single
"Man I Need" – 3:04 7" single (0602478163456)
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