Don't You Want Me

Jody Watley

About Don't You Want Me

"Don't You Want Me" is a song by American singer Jody Watley from her 1987 eponymous debut studio album. It was released on August 10, 1987 as the third single from the Jody Watley album. The song was produced by Bernard Edwards of Chic-fame, and written by Franne Golde, David Paul Bryant and Watley. "Don't You Want Me" was a huge hit in the United States, reaching position number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one and three on the Dance Club Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts, respectively.  


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1987
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When I first laid my eyes upon you
I knew right then and there you were the one
Eyes so deep, you send me melting
And then you smiled as if to say, “Oh, yeah”

But then you seemed to change your mind
You looked away like you were, oh, so shy
Is the game you're playing hard to get
Won't you tell me, oh, ho

Want me, want me like I want you
To touch you and to hold you tight
Don't you want me like I want you
To kiss and love all through the night

I'd like to know more than just your name
Did you come here alone or with someone
If only you would open up
And let me know just where you're comin' from

Are you lookin' for a new love
Or does commitment seem to bring you down
Is that a look of yes or is it no
Please don't tease me, ho...oh...

Want me, don't you want me
To touch you and to hold you tight
Don't you want me like I want you
To kiss and love all through the night

Oh, whoa, yeah
Don't you want
Oh, whoa, yeah
Don't you want

Want me, don't you want me
To touch you and to hold you tight
Don't you want me like I want you
To kiss and love all through the night

Are you lookin' for a new love
Or does commitment seem to bring you down
Is that a look of yes or is it no
Please don't tease me, oh...oh...

Want me, don't you want me
To touch you and to hold you tight
Don't you want me like I want you
To kiss and love all through the night

Want me, don't you want me
To touch you and to hold you tight
Don't you want me like I want you
To kiss and love all through the night

Want me (Oh, oh), don't you want me (Yeah)
(Don't you want me)
Want me (Oh, oh), don't you want me (Yeah, yeah)
(Don't you want me)

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Jody Watley

Jody Vanessa Watley (born January 30, 1959) is an American, singer, songwriter, record producer, and one of the defining iconic artists of the 1980s whose music crosses genres from Pop, R&B, Jazz, Dance and Electronic Soul. In 1987, she won the Grammy Award for "Best New Artist." Along with Janet Jackson and Madonna, she ranks as one of MTV Video Music Awards most nominated female artists ever, with six nominations for her ‘Real Love’ video. more »

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Written by: FRANNE GOLDE, JODY V. WATLEY, DAVID L. BRYANT

Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Artist Information
Jody Watley is an American singer-songwriter who gained fame as a member of the music group, Shalamar, before embarking on a successful solo career.
Song Release
"Don't You Want Me" was released in 1987 by MCA Records.
Album Inclusion
The track is a single from Watley's self-titled debut album, "Jody Watley."
Chart Performance
"Don't You Want Me" reached number six on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Dance Chart Success
The song became a major dance hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Grammy Nomination
"Don't You Want Me" earned Watley her second Grammy nomination for the Best Female R&B Vocal Performance category in 1988.
Music Video
The music video of the song was one of the first to feature the scenario of stalking someone in a club.
Remix
There was a popular remixed version by François Kevorkian.
Worldwide Popularity
The song gained popularity not only in the U.S. but also charted well in the UK, New Zealand, and Canada.
Influence on Future Artists
Artists like Tara Kemp have cited the song "Don't You Want Me" as a big influence on their careers.
Writing Credits
Jody Watley co-wrote the song with Patrick Leonard and Franne Golde.
Duration
The song has a playtime duration of four minutes and thirteen seconds.
Song Style
The song exhibits a combination of pop, R&B, and dance-pop musical styles.

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