Discover the story of the song > Earthly Needs – Hayden Thorpe

The protagonist can't stop loving his partner, even though it's causing him emotional pain. He compares their relationship to a martial arts move and emphasizes that no one is beyond saving. The chorus reminds us that we all have earthly needs that can't be erased, but one day they can be redeemed. The bridge questions how long it will take to get over this heartache, and the outro concludes with the same message that earthly needs can't be undone, but they can eventually be redeemed.