Mötley Crüe - You're All I Need Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'You're All I Need'?

   The lyrics for 'You're All I Need' were written by Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe.

2. What inspired Nikki Sixx to write 'You're All I Need'?

   Nikki Sixx was inspired to write 'You're All I Need' by violent impulses he experienced when he believed his girlfriend was cheating on him with actor Jack Wagner. He later played the song for his ex-girlfriend as a form of emotional expression.

3. Was the music video for 'You're All I Need' aired on MTV?

   No, the music video for 'You're All I Need' was banned from MTV. Although it wasn't particularly violent, the realistic and gruesome scenes, as well as the controversial lyrics, led to its ban.

4. How did Jon Bon Jovi react to the song 'You're All I Need'?

   Jon Bon Jovi praised 'You're All I Need' as the best ballad Mötley Crüe had ever written. Nikki Sixx found this amusing given the song's gruesome meaning.

5. What was the chart performance of 'You're All I Need'?

   Despite the controversy, 'You're All I Need' reached 83 on the Hot 100 chart and 23 on the UK Singles Chart. Although not a major chart success, the song is considered one of Mötley Crüe's best.

6. Who directed the music video for 'You're All I Need'?

   The music video for 'You're All I Need' was directed by Wayne Isham. It was shot in black-and-white and included scenes of a man killing his girlfriend in a fit of jealousy, which contributed to its controversial nature.