Discover the story of the song > Did You Need It – Adam Lambert

The protagonist is in a situation where someone has to leave, and they both know it. The protagonist is urging the other person to go, saying it's time. They mention a spotlight shining above the other person, like a searchlight. A storm is coming, leaving behind everything they've been through. They say that there's a first time for everything, implying that this situation is new for them. The protagonist wonders where the other person has gone, and if the road they had to travel was too long. Overall, the protagonist is questioning whether the other person needed, wanted, and found what they were looking for, and wondering where they are now.