I Wanna Hear It from Your Lips

Eric Carmen

About I Wanna Hear It from Your Lips

"I Wanna Hear It from Your Lips" is a 1985 hit song by Eric Carmen. It was the lead single from his sixth album, which was his second eponymous album. The song reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 during February 1985, becoming his sixth of eight Top 40 singles during his solo career. The song was a bigger adult contemporary hit, reaching number 10 in the United States and number 17 in Canada.


Year:
1984
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I hear it from my friends
I hear it on the street
I hear it in the air, here and there, everywhere
And from everyone I meet 

And every time I hear you love me
Ooh, my heart skips
But I want to hear it from your lips
(You never told me, ooh, you never told me)
I want to hear it from your lips
(You never told me, ooh) 

I hear it in my car
I hear it on the phone
I hear it in a crowd, nice and loud, completely now
I hear it when I'm all alone 

And every time I hear you love me
Ooh, my heart skips
But I want to hear it from your lips
(You never told me, ooh, you never told me)
I want to hear it from your lips
(You never told me, ooh) 

Everybody's been told, and the whole world knows
Just how good our love is gonna be
But ooh-ee (ooh-ee), Baby (baby)
You never told me
You never told me 

I see it in your eyes
I feel it in your touch
You even found a way you can say all you mean
But you never say too much 

And if you'd only say you love me
Ooh, my heart'll flip
And I want to hear it from your lips
(You never told me, ooh, you never told me)
I got to hear it from your lips
(You never told me, ooh you never told me)
Baby, baby, I got to have it from your lips
(You never told me, ooh, you never told me)
I want to hear it from your lips
(You never told me, ooh, you never told me)
I want to hear it from your lips
(You never told me, ooh, you never told me)
I want to hear it from your lips

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Eric Carmen

Eric Howard Carmen (born August 11, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist. more »

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Written by: DEAN PITCHFORD, ERIC CARMEN

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"I Wanna Hear It From Your Lips" is a song by American singer-songwriter and musician Eric Carmen. It was released in 1984 as the lead single of his self-titled album.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 35 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number twenty-four on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, making it one of Carmen's noteworthy hits.
Composition
The song is set within the pop-rock genre, reflecting Carmen's transition from his former power-pop band, The Raspberries, to a more soft-rock solo artist.
Lyrics
The lyrics express a longing to hear direct expressions of love and affection from a significant other, rather than through indirect means or rumors.
Music Video
The music video for "I Wanna Hear It From Your Lips" features Eric Carmen in concert and behind-the-scenes footage. The video added to the song's popularity in the era of MTV's rise.
Songwriting
Unlike many of Carmen's earlier hits, which he wrote alone, this song was co-written with Dean Pitchford, who has also worked with notable artists such as Kenny Loggins and Cher.
Re-recorded Version
Carmen later released a new version of the song in 1988 on his compilation album "I Was Born to Love You". This version has a slightly slower tempo and softer vocal styling.
Notable Live Performances
Carmen often performs "I Wanna Hear It From Your Lips" at his concerts to a welcoming response from the audience, reinforcing the song's enduring popularity.
Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Carmen's vocals and the song's catchy melody. It marked Eric Carmen's successful comeback after a period of relatively low activity.
Influence & Legacy
While not as globally recognized as Carmen's biggest hit "All by Myself", "I Wanna Hear It From Your Lips" remains a fan favorite and a key track that shaped his solo discography.

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