Man I Need

"Man I Need"
Single by Olivia Dean
from the album The Art of Loving
B-side	"Man I Need" (Live at Brooklyn Paramount)
Released	15 August 2025 (2025-08-15)
Genre	Pop soul
Length	3:04
Label	Capitol Polydor
Songwriters	Olivia Dean Tobias Jesso Jr. Zach Nahome
Producer	Zach Nahome
Olivia Dean singles chronology
"Lady Lady" (2025) "Man I Need" (2025) "So Easy (To Fall in Love)" (2025)
Music video
"Man I Need" on YouTube

"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 Belgium (Flanders), Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. It also peaked inside the top five in countries such as Australia, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. It also became her first chart entry in the United States, peaking at number 5 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 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. ^{[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. ^[10]

Music video

The music video for "Man I Need" was released alongside the single and was directed by Jake Erland. ^[11] 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. ^[12]

Track listing

Digital single

1. "Man I Need" – 3:04

7" single (0602478163456)

1. "Man I Need" – 3:04
2. "Man I Need" (Live at Brooklyn Paramount)

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Man I Need" Chart (2025) Peak position Australia (ARIA) [13] 2 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) [14] 12 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) [15] 1 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia) [16] 13 Bolivia Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) [17] 4 Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [18] 6 Canada CHR/Top 40 ( Billboard ) [19] 20 Canada Hot AC ( Billboard ) [20] 28 Central America Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) [21] 12 Chile Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) [22] 14 Colombia Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) [23] 4 CIS Airplay (TopHit) [24] 92 Costa Rica Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) [25] 11 Croatia International Airplay (Top lista) [26] 13 Denmark (Tracklisten) [27] 3 Dominican Republic Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) [28] 13 Ecuador Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) [29] 12 Estonia Airplay (TopHit) [30] 37 France (SNEP) [31] 67 Germany (GfK) [32] 12 Global 200 ( Billboard ) [33] 4 Greece International (IFPI) [34] 31 Guatemala Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) [35] 13 Iceland (Tónlistinn) [36] 1 Ireland (IRMA) [37] 1 Israel International Airplay (Media Forest) [38] 5 Japan Hot Overseas ( Billboard Japan ) [39] 9 Latin America Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) [40] 17 Latvia Streaming (LaIPA) [41] 17 Lithuania (AGATA) [42] 18 Lithuania Airplay (TopHit) [43] 6 Luxembourg ( Billboard ) [44] 8 Malta Airplay (Radiomonitor) [45] 15 Mexico Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) [46] 7 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) [47] 1 Netherlands (Single Top 100) [48] 2 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [49] 1 Norway (IFPI Norge) [50] 3 Panama Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) [51] 9 Paraguay Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) [52] 13 Peru Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) [53] 14 Philippines (IFPI) [54] 10 Philippines (Philippines Hot 100) [55] 9 Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100) [56] 20 Portugal (AFP) [57] 15 Singapore (RIAS) [58] 24 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100) [59] 48 Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100) [60] 59 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [61] 2 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [62] 4 United Arab Emirates (IFPI) [63] 7 UK Singles (OCC) [64] 1 US Billboard Hot 100 [65] [66] 5 US Adult Pop Airplay ( Billboard ) [67] 19 US Pop Airplay ( Billboard ) [68] 10 Uruguay Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) [69] 12 Venezuela Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) [70] 6

Monthly charts Monthly chart performance for "Man I Need" Chart (2025) Peak position Estonia Airplay (TopHit) [71] 49 Lithuania Airplay (TopHit) [72] 8

Certifications

Certifications for "Man I Need"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [73]	Platinum	70,000‡
Canada (Music Canada) [74]	Gold	40,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [75]	Gold	45,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ) [76]	Platinum	30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [77]	Platinum	600,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Man I Need"

Region	Date	Format	Label(s)	Ref.
Various	15 August 2025	Digital download streaming	Capitol Polydor	[78]
Italy	11 September 2025	Radio airplay	EMI	[79]
United States	16 September 2025	Contemporary hit radio	Island Republic	[80]
Various	12 December 2025	7" single	Capitol Polydor	[81]

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