Nashville-based country artist Brooke Moriber’s latest single, “I Still Need You” is a moving tribute to motherhood released just in time for Mother’s Day. This catchy ballad combines country and pop-rock to deliver a moving and emotionally honest message that captures the enduring yet complicated bond between mothers and daughters.
The influence of Brooke’s renowned co-writers, Jay Knowles and Alicia Witt, is evident right from the opening verse, as the song paints a picture of quiet vulnerability.
“Last night I couldn’t sleep
Turned on the light at a quarter to three
In a hotel room with nothing but a bible to read.”
This lonely, transient setting immediately places the listener in Brooke’s shoes, being on the road for her concert tours, yet yearning for comfort and familiarity. The lonely setting makes the following confession all the more poignant:
“Wanted to call you but
I knew I’d wake you up
And when you worry too much
You cling too hard”
If there was ever a way to capture the complexity of adult child-parent relationships, this is it right here. How does a mother strike the balance between making her daughter feel loved while giving her enough space to still feel like an independent adult?
Brooke’s soft yet affectionate tone fits her opening verse perfectly while also hiding the vibrant vocals she’s capable of producing for the right moment. The emotional heart of this song is the chorus, where Brooke pours her soul out, blending remorse, appreciation and most importantly, love.
“I still need you
Mama when I push away
I don’t mean to
I just need to make my own mistakes…”
This is where Moriber’s vocal strength and lyrical sincerity shine brightest. The chorus doesn’t just acknowledge the pain of separation—it redeems it. It reframes emotional distance not as rejection but as a step in becoming the woman her mother raised her to be.
The recurring line of “I Still Need You” is what makes the track so resonant. It’s not a song about idolizing motherhood or romanticizing childhood. Instead, it honors the mother-daughter bond as something that matures and deepens with time, even as roles evolve.
Musically, the song pairs its intimate lyrics with warm, cinematic production. The country-leaning acoustic arrangement supports the vulnerability in Moriber’s voice without overwhelming it, and the pop-rock groove keeps it firmly out of sappy territory.
I Still Need You is not just another Mother’s Day single. It’s an anthem for anyone who has ever tried to stand on their own while still yearning for the arms that first held them. Brooke Moriber delivers a powerful testament to maternal influence and the longing for connection—even when miles apart.
