If "Need" Could Only Be Sexier.

Why is "want" always trumping "need"?  

 "Want" seems to elicit attitudes of lust, desire, temptation, and angst. "Need" seems to be lack-luster--something out of a basic need, out of moral obligation, out of some type of banal existence.  "Want" seems to win the battle every-time because it's "sexier" and more appealing.  "Want" sucks the life out of "need" all the time...

Why can't what we "need" in life radiate brilliance and charisma?  One example (although there are many): I remember this quote from some movie, where this girl cheated on her fiance.   After finding out she slept with another man, he told her, "I don't need you, but I WANT you in my life." well fuck. why would you "want" her? What you "need" is to kick that bitch out of your life. Right?  It's not so black and white with emotions, but logically speaking it should be.  

Moral of the story for the kids is::::::::::: this is an epidemic. People all across the country are giving into "want" and pushing aside "need." And for what? Lets cut to chase, bypass the failure of "want," and give into the "need." Shall we?

p.s. lauryn hill lyrics inspired this post.