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“I Need My Girl” was written by all members of the band. It was released as a single (the fifth and final single from Trouble Will Find Me) in February 2014.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

What did The National say about "I Need My Girl"?
Genius Answer

Singer Matt Berninger had the following to say about “I Need My Girl” in an interview given to Under the Radar magazine:

“I Need My Girl” is one of the most direct, earnest love songs we’ve ever written. I wrote it about missing my wife and daughter. It’s pretty simple. It’s not about any other thing.

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