I Wanna Know
Joe
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Yeah, oh yeah Alright, oh, oh, oh It's amazing how you knock me off my feet, hm Every time you come around me I get weak, oh yeah Nobody ever made me feel this way, oh You kiss my lips and then you take my breath away So I want to know I want to know what turns you on So I can be all that and more I'd like to know what makes you cry So I can be the one who always makes you smile Girl he never understood what you were worth, hm no And he never took the time to make it work (You deserve more loving, girl) Baby I'm the kind of man to show concern, yes I do, oh Anyway that I can please you let me learn So I want to know I want to know what turns you on So I can be all that and more I'd like to know what makes you cry So I can be the one who always makes you smile Tell me what I gotta do to please you Baby anything you say I'll do Cause I only want to make you happy From the bottom of my heart, it's true Tell me what I gotta do to please you Baby anything you say I'll do Cause I only want to make you happy From the bottom of my heart, it's true I wish that I could take a journey through your mind, alright And find emotions that you always try to hide babe, oh I do believe that there's a love you want to share, oh, oh I'll take good care of you lady, have no fear, oh So I want to know I want to know what turns you on So I can be all that and more I'd like to know what makes you cry So I can be the one who always makes you smile Tell me what I gotta do to please you Baby anything you say I'll do Cause I only want to make you happy From the bottom of my heart, it's true Tell me what I gotta do to please you Baby anything you say I'll do Cause I only want to make you happy From the bottom of my heart, it's true I want to know what turns you on So I can be all that and more I'd like to know what makes you cry So I can be the one who always makes you smile
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Written by: Michele Williams, Jolyon Skinner, Joe Thomas
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Broma 16, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Release Details"I Wanna Know" was released as a single by the American R&B artist Joe on February 28, 2000.
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking the highest-charting hit of Joe's career.
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Album InclusionThis single is included in the third studio album of Joe, "My Name Is Joe", released in the year 2000.
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Songwriters and ProducersThe song was co-written by Joe, Joylon Skinner, and Michele Williams, with production handled by Joe, Tim & Bob, and Edwin "Tony" Nicholas.
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Grammy Nomination"I Wanna Know" earned a Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 2001.
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Positive ReceptionThe song received a positive response from music critics and audiences, with many highlighting its soulful melodies and performance.
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DurationThe running time of the original album version of "I Wanna Know" is 4 minutes and 57 seconds.
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Different VersionsTwo versions of the song were featured in Joe's album - one being the original and the other an edited version known as "The Roni Remix".
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Cover VersionsAlthough it's hard to match the original, several artists have covered "I Wanna Know", showcasing the song's enduring popularity.
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International SuccessApart from the US Billboard charts, "I Wanna Know" also had significant international success. It peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart and made it into the top 40 in Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands.
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Timeless Classic"I Wanna Know" is often cited as one of the defining R&B songs of the early 2000s, and continues to be popular on retro, R&B, and "slow jam" radio formats.
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Music VideoThe music video for the "I Wanna Know" was directed by Bille Woodruff, who has directed numerous classic R&B music videos.
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Varied InterpretationsThe lyrics of song "I Wanna Know" have sparked varied listener interpretations, but the generally accepted theme explores vulnerability and expression of deep love in a relationship.
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