00:00You're All I Need, by Motley Crue is a haunting power ballad from their 1987 album, Girls, Girls, Girls.
00:08The song showcases the band's ability to blend hard rock with poignant lyrical themes, telling the story of a troubled relationship that spirals into violence and tragedy.
00:18The song was inspired by Nikki Sixx's own experiences, written after his girlfriend left him for actor Jack Wagner, who had a hit single with, All I Need.
00:27Sixx even played the song for his ex-girlfriend, which ended their relationship.
00:32Interestingly, Sixx had also planned to hire bikers to break Jack Wagner's kneecaps, but Wagner coincidentally broke his knee while filming.
00:41Despite the controversy, You're All I Need is considered one of Motley Crue's best songs, praised by Jon Bon Jovi as the best ballad Motley Crue have ever written.
00:50However, the song peaked at 83 on the Hot 100 chart, making it a relatively modest commercial success.
