The song samples "Need You Tonight", originally written and performed by Australian rock band INXS.

The music video for "I Need You Tonight" was shot at a pub in Hackney, London.

It features Professor Green being taken as an idiot by a girl (played by model Carly Baker) who he desperately tries to get the attention of.

[citation needed] Professor Green has performed this song live feat Ed Drewett, with appearances seen at Live from Studio Five, GMTV, T4 on the Beach and on Professor Green's Tour.

An acoustic version of this song was performed by Green and his backing singers for The Sun.