All You Wanted
Michelle Branch
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I wanted to be like you I wanted everything So I tried to be like you And I got swept away I didn't know that it was so cold And you needed someone to show you the way So I took your hand and we figured out That when the time comes I'd take you away If you want to I can save you I can take you away from here So lonely inside So busy out there And all you wanted was somebody who cares I'm sinking slowly So hurry hold me Your hand is all I have to keep me hanging on Please can you tell me So I can finally see Where you go when you're gone If you want to I can save you I can take you away from here So lonely inside So busy out there And all you wanted was somebody who cares All you wanted was somebody who cares If you need me you know I'll be there Oh, yeah If you want to I can save you I can take you away from here So lonely inside So busy out there And all you wanted was somebody who cares Please can you tell me So I can finally see Where you go when you're gone
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Written by: Michelle Branch
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7 facts about this song
General Facts1. "All You Wanted" is a song by American singer-songwriter Michelle Branch from her debut album, "The Spirit Room."
2. The song was released in February 2002 as the second single from the album.
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Song Composition facts3. It was written by Michelle Branch and produced by John Shanks, a Grammy-award-winning producer known for working with major artists such as Sheryl Crow, Bon Jovi, and Melissa Etheridge.
4. The song blends pop and rock genres with elements of acoustic music.
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Chart Performance facts5. "All You Wanted" was a commercial success. It peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
6. The song also experienced international success, reaching the top ten in Australia, New Zealand, and Norway, and the top twenty in the United Kingdom and Canada.
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Music Video facts7. The music video for "All You Wanted" was directed by Liz Friedlander, who has also directed music videos for artists such as Blink-182 and Avril Lavigne.
8. In the video, Branch is depicted singing at a bus stop and other various locations, dishevelled but hopeful.
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Critics Review facts9. Critics generally praised "All You Wanted," complimenting its catchy melody.
10. The song was hailed as a standout track from "The Spirit Room" and many critics predicted its success as a single.
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Award Nomination facts11. "All You Wanted" earned a nomination for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Pop Video in 2002.
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Significance facts12. It remains one of Michelle Branch's most known songs, along with her first single, "Everywhere."
13. Branch has described "All You Wanted" as a song about wanting to heal someone and make them feel okay.
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