Olivia Dean – “Man I Need” | Song of the Week

Hopeless romantics rejoice! Fresh off her aptly named The Art of Loving album, Olivia Dean presents us with the affection anthem ‘Man I Need’.

Visually, ‘Man I Need’ and Olivia Dean strike somewhere between old Hollywood and ’80s glamour. Soft, shimmering, and effortlessly classy. The song’s warm, soulful groove mirrors the easy intimacy she craves – a connection that feels natural, unforced, and mutual. Yet beneath the smooth melody, there’s a quiet pleading: she’s tired of guessing, of reading between the lines. Sometimes, all a girl wants is a little communication. The repetition of “talk to me” becomes both a challenge and an appeal – an invitation for emotional clarity draped in flirtation.

It’s a song about vulnerability wrapped in confidence, where longing dances with self-assuredness – and the rhythm itself feels like waiting for someone to finally say what you already know.

Olivia Dean has your PEAK Song of the Week with ‘Man I Need’.