U Want Me 2
Sarah McLachlan
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You walk on by Clueless and so high Following your aimless path away from us You're so far away And what can I say Cause I can't be the one you wanted me to be [Chorus] So tell me how do you feel It's so confusing If you let it all go, it'll fall apart Do you want me to stay and say I still want you You want me too, don't you? So what are we saying Our Eden's a failure A made-up story to fit the picture-perfect world The one with "I do"s and I love you And we are made for each other Is forever over now? [Chorus] I hope there's forgiveness In the distance between us Can we make what lies ahead of us a better place to be? [Chorus]
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Written by: Pierre Marchand, Sarah McLachlan
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20 facts about this song
About the ArtistSarah McLachlan is a highly respected Canadian singer-songwriter noted for her emotive, mezzo-soprano voice. She debuted in 1988 and has received numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards.
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Song Release"U Want Me 2" was released in August 2008, almost seven years after her previous studio album, "Afterglow."
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AlbumThe song was part of McLachlan's first studio album in seven years, "Closer: The Best of Sarah McLachlan." The album is a collection of her greatest hits and also contains two new songs, including "U Want Me 2."
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Song Theme"U Want Me 2" is about the confusion and turmoil in a relationship where one person is left waiting and wanting for the other person to commit or make a move.
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Music VideoThe music video for "U Want Me 2" was directed by Brendan Malloy and Emmett Malloy. It features McLachlan performing the song in a desert and standing by the side of a swimming pool.
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Song PerformanceDespite the long hiatus, McLachlan's "U Want Me 2" achieved decent chart performance. It managed to peak at No. 26 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in the US and even reached the top 100 in her homeland, Canada.
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Song ProductionThe song, like many of Sarah McLachlan's works, was produced by her long-term collaborator Pierre Marchand.
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Live Performances"U Want Me 2" has been included in several of McLachlan's live performance sets, including her notable performances at the Lilith Fair, a music festival she co-founded in the late 1990s.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have complimented McLachlan's vocals on this track, with many applauding her ability to communicate raw, emotional narratives through her songs.
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DurationThe song is 4 minutes and 7 seconds long, making it a medium-length track consistent with most of McLachlan's discography.
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Song Interpretation"U Want Me 2" is a powerful emotional ballad that talks about the complicated feelings one experiences in a relationship, especially when there is an imbalance of love and commitment.
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Album DetailsThe song is included in the album "Closer: The Best of Sarah McLachlan", released in 2008, which consists primarily of songs she released previously, but "U Want Me 2" is one of the two new songs on this album.
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VideoThe music video for "U Want Me 2" features McLachlan playing piano and singing while in a beautiful, abandoned house. The haunting scenery adds to the emotional depth of the song.
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Song WritersMcLachlan co-wrote "U Want Me 2" with her long-time collaborator Pierre Marchand. The two have worked together on a series of hit songs for McLachlan.
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Music StyleThe song is representative of McLachlan's typical style, featuring her expressive vocals supported by piano-focused melodies.
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PerformanceDuring live performances, "U Want Me 2" typically features a stripped-down arrangement that allows McLachlan's voice to shine through.
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Chart Performance"U Want Me 2" did quite well on the charts, reaching No. 9 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 and No. 8 on the Canadian Hot 100.
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Personal connectionSome fans and critics speculate that the song's melancholic tone might be related to McLachlan's separation from her husband, Ashwin Sood, around the time of the song's creation.
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Notable VersionsMcLachlan performed a beautiful live acoustic version of "U Want Me 2" on the Sarah and Friends Tour, showcasing her powerful vocals and piano skills.
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AwardsWhile "U Want Me 2" itself did not win any awards, McLachlan has a long history of accolades, including Grammy and Juno awards, cementing her legacy as one of Canada's most successful pop artists.
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