Tell Me What You Want
Loose Ends
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Tell me what you want Tell me what you want If you want me to love you If you want me to hug you Tell me what you want If you want me to squeeze you If you want me to please you Tell me what you want, oh I seen you walking home On my way home from school You got to glance at me You think you're acting cool My friends have told me That you wanna know my name Let's stop this peek-a-boo Come clean and state your game, oh no no I'm not really sure If I should love you, baby You keep coming back for more You're driving me crazy Should I hug you? Should I love you? Should I please you? Should I squeeze you? Tell me what you want I ain't psychic, I can't read your mind, oh baby Tell me what you want 'Cause I ain't psychic, I can't read your mind Every night I dream of being by your side And [Incomprehensible] I feel so lost 'cause I wish I was your guy Give me a chance, I wanna try love again Quit playing games with me Lovin? don't come free I'll dry my eyes And listen to your sweet talking lies Ohh don't you that I'm not telling lies Maybe you've gone crazy You took me by surprise Please believe me, baby Should I tell you When I want you? That I'm always Thinking of you Tell me what you want I ain't psychic, I can't read your mind, oh Tell me what you want Darling, won't you tell me what you want, baby Tell me what you want 'Cause I ain't psychic, I can't read your mind Tell me what you want Why don't you tell me what you want, baby Right now Oh baby, tell me what you want 'Cause I ain't psychic, I can't read your mind, no Tell me what you want, no Tell me what you want 'Cause I ain't psychic, I can't read your mind, no Tell me what you want No, can't you give it to me, girl Tell me what you want Tell me what you want Tell me what you want Tell me what you want Tell me what you want Tell me what you want Tell me
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Written by: BRIAN LEE HARVEY, MARK REID, JONATHON LESLEY BECKFORD, TERENCE MARK COLDWELL, JOHN DARREN HENDY, IVOR REID, JANE EUGENE, CARL G. MCINTOSH, STEVE ORLANDO NICHOL
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Tell Me What You Want" is classified as a soul and contemporary R&B song, reflecting the tastes and styles of the mid-1980s.
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AlbumThe song appears on Loose Ends' second studio album, "So Where Are You?" which was released in 1985.
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SongwritersThe track was written by Loose Ends members Carl McIntosh, Jane Eugene, and Steve Nichol.
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Chart Success"Tell Me What You Want" didn't chart in the U.S. or U.K. However, other songs on the same album, such as "Hangin' On A String (Contemplating)" did find chart success.
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ProductionNick Martinelli served as the producer for "Tell Me What You Want". Martinelli was a well-known American record producer of the 1980s and 1990s, particularly within the R&B and dance genres.
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Group CompositionLoose Ends was a British R&B band that achieved success in the 1980s and early 1990s. The trio was made up of Carl McIntosh, Jane Eugene, and Steve Nichol.
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Music Style"Tell Me What You Want" is notable for its fusion of American soul and British pop elements, a signature sound of Loose Ends.
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LegacyAlthough "Tell Me What You Want" wasn't a commercial hit, it remains a favorite among fans of the band and is frequently featured in their live performances.
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RemixIn the year 2000, the song was sampled by hip-hop artist G Dep for his song "Child of the Ghetto."
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Representation"Tell Me What You Want" is often hailed as an example of Loose Ends' innovative sound and the group's ability to mix R&B with dance music elements, a style that was emerging in the mid-1980s.
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Global ReachDespite being a British band, Loose Ends had numerous hits on the US Billboard R&B chart, showcasing their global appeal.
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Band's TransformationThe song is representative of Loose Ends' transition from their earlier jazz-funk sound to a more commercial pop and R&B sound.
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