I Want You
Cheap Trick
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Going to write a three act play So I can be with you Produce, direct, and also act But who will I cast as you? I'm gonna find her, I'm gonna find her It won't be easy but I don't care I'll go to London, new york or Hollywood I'll search the world for a girl I want you I don't want nobody else I want you I should have known it all along I want you Just tell me when and where I want you Why don't you just give me a call? She went west so religiously She took a vow Not to return until she learned What to do and how I'm gonna find her, I'm gonna find her It won't be easy but I don't care I'll go to London, new york or Hollywood I'll search the world for a girl Exactly like you Uh huh, I'd rather have you, oh yeah I want you I don't want nobody else I want you I should have known it all along I want you Right now, I need you right now I want you Oh come on little girl I want you Just tell me where and when I want you Why don't you just give me a call? I want you I don't want nobody else I want you I should have known it all along I want you Just tell me when and where I want you Why don't you just give me a call? I want you, I want you, you you you
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Written by: RICK NIELSEN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release"I Want You" is a song by American rock band Cheap Trick, released in 1982 on the band's sixth studio album, "One on One."
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Chart SuccessAlthough the song did not reach the vaulted heights of Cheap Trick's earlier hits, it still maintained a respectful position on the Billboard chart.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Rick Nielsen, the lead guitarist, backing vocalist, and primary songwriter of Cheap Trick.
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Genre"I Want You" embodies a typical Cheap Trick sound, hinging between the band's usual mix of pop, punk, and rock elements.
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Lyrical ContentThe lyrics reflect a theme of desire and longing, a common motif within Cheap Trick’s material.
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Bun E CarlosThis was the last Cheap Trick album that drummer Bun E. Carlos played on until the release of 2016's "Bang, Zoom, Crazy... Hello".
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Popular CultureWhile "I Want You" may not have made a remarkable appearance in charts at its release, it has since garnered popularity and has been featured in numerous music playlists.
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Loudness on TrackNotably, the One on One album is also remembered for its exceptionally loud mix, and "I Want You" is no exception.
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Album CoverThe album cover of "One on One" features two dogs, which added a quirky element to the album and indirectly to the song "I Want You".
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Live Performances"I Want You" is a song often played at Cheap Trick's live shows, showcasing the band's energetic performance style.
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