Wanted

Jessie James

About Wanted

"Wanted" is the debut single released by American country-pop singer-songwriter Jessie James, taken from her self-titled debut album (2009). It was first released to American contemporary hit radio through Mercury Records on April 14, 2009 as the album's lead single and was later released to digital retailers on May 12. Upon release, "Wanted" was generally well received by contemporary music critics, who praised James's "powerful" voice and the song's pop radio appeal. The song entered the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2010; it also charted on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 at 82.  


Year:
2009
3:05
126 
#2

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Hoo hoo hoo
Hoo hoo hoo

I wanna lie in my bed
And do nothing
I don't care what anyone says
I got you on my mind
Thinking about one thing
Gonna show you how I do it best

Put my lips on your mouth
Keep you coming around
'Cause I like it yeah
Put your hands on my hips
Take me down
Sink this ship
Boy I can't resist

I wanna wear my hair up in a mess
Cut off jeans, can you get with that?
Give you something like you've never had
'Cause I only wanna be wanted by you
I wanna tease you till you're begging me
And you're on your knees
And it's hard to breathe
And every other time is just a memory
'Cause I only wanna be wanted by you

Those other guys when they call
I might answer
But you're the one I'm thinking 'bout
So baby don't disappoint
Just move faster
And show me what you're feeling now

Put your lips on my mouth
Keep it coming around
'Cause I like it yeah
Nothing's wrong
It's so right
Got permission from me tonight
So turn off the lights

I wanna wear my hair up in a mess
Cut off jeans, can you get with that?
Give you something like you've never had
'Cause I only wanna be wanted by you
I wanna tease you till you're begging me
And you're on your knees
And it's hard to breathe
And every other time is just a memory
'Cause I only wanna be wanted by you

Now I'm going crazy
I'm tired of waiting
My lips are on fire
I just want you to know
I'm losing my patience
For the time that you've wasted

Put your lips on my mouth
Put your lips on my mouth
Put your lips on my

I wanna wear my hair up in a mess
Cut off jeans, can you get with that?
Give you something like you've never had
'Cause I only wanna be wanted by you
I wanna tease you till you're begging me
And you're on your knees
And it's hard to breathe
And every other time is just a memory
'Cause I only wanna be wanted by you

I wanna wear my hair up in a mess
Cut off jeans, can you get with that?
Give you something like you've never had
'Cause I only wanna be wanted by you
I wanna tease you till you're begging me
And you're on your knees
And it's hard to breathe
And every other time is just a memory
'Cause I only wanna be wanted by you

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Jessie James

Jessica Rose "Jessie" James (born April 12, 1988) is an American country pop singer and songwriter. Having auditioned for and being rejected by most of the country labels in Nashville, Tennessee at age fifteen, James began working on refining her craft with Karla Wallace of Yellow Dog Records. One of her songs attracted the attention of Mercury Records which offered her a recording contract. She released her debut album Jessie James in 2009. more »

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Written by: KARA DIOGUARDI, DAVID HODGES, JESSIE JAMES, MITCHELL SCHERR

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Career Launching
"Wanted," released in 2009, was one of the songs that helped launch Jessie James Decker's professional music career.
Chart Performance
The song did pretty well on music charts, getting to number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 23 on the Billboard Pop Songs charts in the US.
Album Title
"Wanted" is also the title of Jessie James Decker's debut album, making the song a highlight and representative of her early career.
Pop and Country Fusion
"Wanted" reflects Jessie's music style, blending pop sensibilities with strong undertones of country, a style she carried throughout her career.
Music Video
The music video for "Wanted," directed by Travis Kopach, further gained Jessie significant exposure during her early time in the music industry.
Songwriters
"Wanted" was co-written by Jessie James Decker, Mitch Allan, and Kara DioGuardi. DioGuardi, in particular, has written numerous hits for pop artists including Pink, Kelly Clarkson, and Ashlee Simpson.
Label
The song was released under the "Mercury Records" label which is known for producing many popular tracks in the music industry.
Dance Remixes
"Wanted" was remixed by renowned DJ's Dave Audé and Jason Nevins, further enhancing its appeal to dance and pop music fans.
Live Performances
"Wanted" became a staple in Jessie James Decker's live performances, often eliciting a strong response from the audience due to its upbeat and catchy nature.
Celebrity Support
Following its release, "Wanted" was positively endorsed by Britney Spears on her Twitter account, which certainly helped its popularity.

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