I Want to Love You

Tina Arena

About I Want to Love You

"I Want to Love You" is a song by Australian singer Tina Arena. It was recorded for her eleventh studio album Elevent and was released as its lead and only single in September 2015. On 6 September 2015, Arena performed "I Want to Love You" on Dancing with the Stars. Arena explained, "It speaks about being consumed and completely infatuated with someone but knowing they're possibly not right for you or that the relationship won't work despite how desperately you want it to. I think we've all been there at some point!" The song peaked at number 72 on the ARIA Singles Chart.  


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2015
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We see the same sun in the sky 
We see the same stars every night 
I wanna be there in the dark when your world falls apart 
I wanna break through every wall
Just to show you I am yours and take a chance on you again
You are my everything

For you I dream of what could be
I’d write a thousand symphonies
I’d lose it all to get you back
You are everything

I wanna love you but my heads says no
I wanna kiss you but I don’t come close
I wanna tell you that I love you so
Doing it all for your love, but I know that it’s never enough

I know it’s never enough, never enough

Living in between the lights
Missing you before we say goodbye
It’s you I love the most
But are we chasing ghosts?

When I go to sleep at night
I wanna feel you by my side
For you I’d bleed, I’d die
To see you when I open my eyes

For you I dream of what could be
I’d write a thousand symphonies
I’d lose it all to get you back
You are everything

I wanna love you but my heads says no
I wanna kiss you but I don’t come close
I wanna tell you that I love you so
Doing it all for your love, but I know that it’s never enough

I know it’s never enough, never enough

How long must I wait
How long must I wait for you
I’ll wait for you
How long must I wait
How long must I wait for you
I’ll wait for you yeah

I wanna love you but my heads says no
I wanna kiss you but I don’t come close
I wanna tell you that I love you so
Doing it all for your love, but I know that it’s never enough

I know that it’s never enough, never enough

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Tina Arena

Tina Arena (born Filippina Lydia Arena; 1 November 1967) is an Australian singer, songwriter, musical theatre actress, talent show judge and record producer. She has won several awards, most notably 6 ARIA Awards and in both 1996 and 2000 she received the World Music Award for the world's best selling Australian artist. She has sold over eight million records worldwide to date. Tina has accepted the position of judge on the 2011 reboot of Young Talent Time in Australia. The original 1977 series made her a household name. more »

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Written by: HAYLEY MARIE WARNER, JON COBBE HUME, FILIPPINA LYDIA ARENA, BEN FIELDING, PENELOPE AUSTIN, THOMAS JORDAN

Lyrics © SECRET ROAD MUSIC PUBLISHING, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"I Want to Love You" is a single by Australian singer-songwriter and multi-Platinum artist Tina Arena. Known for her powerful voice and versatility in multiple music genres, Arena is one of Australia's highest-selling artists.
Track Details
The song was released on March 4, 2016, and is part of her eleventh studio album, "Eleven", which was released in 2015.
Popularity Achievement
"I Want to Love You" achieved considerable success in Australia, peaking at 73 on the ARIA Singles Chart.
Collaboration
The song was written by Tina Arena, Jon Hume, and Hayley Warner. Jon Hume is an award-winning songwriter and former member of the band Evermore, while Hayley Warner is an Australian singer-songwriter who gained popularity after appearing on Australian Idol.
Signature Style
Known for her powerful ballads, "I Want to Love You" marked something of a departure for Arena. The song was praised for its R&B influences and was described as a soulful love song.
Accolades
The song was nominated for the prestigious APRA Music Award for Most Played Australian Work in 2017.
Music Video
The music video for "I Want to Love You" was directed by Patrick Tohill, a renowned music video and commercial director.
Personal Significance
On many occasions, Tina Arena has openly expressed that "I Want to Love You" is a deeply personal song for her, reflecting her desire to fully embrace love without fear or reservation.
Critical Reception
The song was generally well-received by critics, with many praising Arena's vocal performance, heartfelt lyrics, and the modern, up-tempo production.
Live Performances
"I Want to Love You" continues to be a fan favorite during Tina Arena's live performances, cementing its place in her impressive discography.

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