I Want You

Cee Lo Green

About I Want You

"I Want You" is a song by American recording artist CeeLo Green, from his third studio album The Lady Killer. The song was released via digital download and CD single on June 5, 2011. French TV channel Canal+ featured a live concert on Nov. 12, 2010, a few days after the release of the album, in which a version close to the later single was performed. The single version of the track is a slightly different remix of the track, and has been issued under the title "I Want You (Hold On to Love)", to distinguish it from the album version. The single version incorporates a sample of Saint Tropez's 1978 track "Hold on to Love". The music video for the song was premiered on May 27 through Cee Lo Green's official YouTube channel. The song is featured on the Compilation album Now 79 despite only peaking at #90 on the UK Singles Chart. 


Year:
2010
3:36
372 
#2

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!

Hey, I love the night life
Yes I do it's so much fun
And before you know it
Ah here comes the sun
Sweetheart it's been real, but
The thrill is gone

Silence is like a spirit
That picked my house to haunt
But I know it's there so I'm nonchalant
Now the question is "just what do I want?"

And I want you to run away with me and experience something new
Anything you've already done just won't do
I want you

Would a trip to a remoted island ease your mind
Oh you look like a solitaire in the sunshine
I like her 'cause she's fun
And she's fearless
She's a friend of mine

And I'm not trying to say that you need any help
Or you can have anything you want with your bad self
I like her 'cause she's smart
But she's still sexy
She is somethin' else

That's why I want you to run away with me and experience something new
Anything you've already done just won't do
I want you

And I want you to genuinely and sincerely want me too
You can believe in my baby, don't be cruel
I want you

Oh one world to find a lady
That happens to be three times the lady
God is good
But he took his time when he designed you baby
That's why I want you

And
Oh I'll even quit my job
Lovin' you, I'll make it my job
Thank you Lord, thank you Lord
This is it
My God!
Thank you Lord
This is it
My God!
That's why I want you

That's why I want you to run away with me and experience something new
Anything you've already done just won't do
I want you

And I want you to genuinely and sincerely want me too
You can believe in my baby, don't be cruel
I want you

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!


Cee Lo Green

Thomas DeCarlo Callaway (born May 30, 1974), better known by his stage name Cee Lo Green, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor. Initially, he came to prominence as a member of the southern hip hop group Goodie Mob, later launching a critically acclaimed solo career and forming Gnarls Barkley with Danger Mouse. more »

5 fans

Written by: Thomas Calloway, Matthew Kahane, Fraser Smith

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


10 facts about this song

Classification - Artist Background
"I Want You" is a song by Cee Lo Green, an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer, well-known for his soulful voice and eclectic rhythm and blues style.
Classification - Album Details
The song "I Want You" is from Cee Lo Green's third studio album "The Lady Killer," which was released in 2010.
Classification - Musical Style
"I Want You" embraces a variety of musical styles, blending R&B, soul, and pop elements; it showcases Green's unique, vintage-sounding voice.
Classification - Chart Performance
The song charted in several countries around the world, including the UK where it reached the top 20 in the UK R&B charts, and also had notable chart success in Scotland and Japan.
Classification - Lyrics
The lyrics of "I Want You" speak of attraction and desire, with Green expressing his feelings for the woman he desires in a passionate and sensual way.
Classification - Music Video
The music video for "I Want You" showcases a vibrant setting with colorful visuals that match the lively tempo of the song.
Classification - Critical Acclaim
The song received positive reviews from music critics who praised its smooth combination of classic soul and modern pop elements.
Classification - Live Performances
Green has performed "I Want You" live at several events and shows, including the 2011 'MOBO Awards' where he delivered a soulful rendition of the song.
Classification - Co-Writers
Besides Green, the song also credits Fraser T Smith and Jack Splash as co-writers. Smith is an award-winning British music producer and songwriter, and Splash is an American recording artist and record producer.
Classification - Remix Versions
There are multiple remix versions of "I Want You" that offer fresh interpretations of the song, including a popular one by DJ Hold Up.

Discuss the I Want You Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "I Want You Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 19 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/22223385/Cee+Lo+Green/I+Want+You>.

    Missing lyrics by Cee Lo Green?

    Know any other songs by Cee Lo Green? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    I Want You

    5.8M
    31,428     834

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Which famous rapper is going ‘sicko-mode’?
    A Kanye west
    B Drake
    C Travis scott
    D Quavo

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Don't miss Cee Lo Green's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    • Fri • Jun 28 • 7:00 PM
      The Amp at Log Still, Gethsemane, KY
    Cee Lo Green tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!