Do You Want To

Franz Ferdinand

About Do You Want To

"Do You Want To" is the lead single for Franz Ferdinand's second album, You Could Have It So Much Better. It was released 19 September 2005 and charted at number four on the UK Singles Chart. In the US, the song had the most success on the Modern Rock chart, where it peaked at number nine, while reaching number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached the top spot on the UK Indie Chart. In February 2006, the single was certified Gold by the RIAA. The video, directed by Diane Martel, was released on 23 August and was played every hour on MTV2 on the day it debuted.  


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Oh I woke up tonight I said I
I've gotta make somebody love me
I've gotta make somebody love me
And now I know, now I know, now I know, I know that is you
You're lucky lucky you're so lucky

Well do ya? do ya do ya want to?
Well do ya? do ya do ya want to?
Want to go where I've never let you before

Well do ya? do ya do ya want to?
Well do ya? do ya do ya want to?
Want to go where I've never let you before?

Well he's a friend and he's so proud of you
He's a friend and I knew him before you, oh yeah

Well he's a friend and we're so proud of you
Your famous friend, well I blew him before you, oh yeah

Well do ya? do ya do ya want to?
Well do ya? do ya do ya want to?
Want to go where I've never let you before?

Well here we are at the transmission party
I love your friends they're all so arty, oh yeah

Oh I when woke up tonight I said 
I've gotta make somebody love me
I've gotta make somebody love me
And now I know, now I know, now I know, I know that is you
You're lucky lucky, you're so lucky

Well do ya? do ya do ya want to?
Well do ya? do ya do ya want to?
Want to go where I've never let you before?

You're lucky lucky, you're so lucky
Lucky lucky, you're so lucky 
Lucky lucky, you're so lucky
Lucky lucky, you're so lucky
Lucky lucky, you're so lucky
Lucky lucky, you're so lucky
Yeah

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Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand is a Scottish band formed in Glasgow in 2002. The band is composed of Alex Kapranos (lead vocals and guitar), Bob Hardy (bass guitar), Nick McCarthy (rhythm guitar, keyboards and backing vocals), and Paul Thomson (drums, percussion and backing vocals). more »

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Written by: Alexander Paul Kapranos Huntley, Nicholas John McCarthy, Paul Robert Thompson, Robert Hardy

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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15 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Do You Want To" is taken from Franz Ferdinand's second studio album, 'You Could Have It So Much Better'.
Release Information
The song was released as the lead single from the album on September 19, 2005, in the UK.
Peak Chart Position
"Do You Want To" peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart.
Worldwide Recognition
The song also made its mark internationally, reaching the top 10 in Ireland, Finland, and Norway, and top 20 in Australia and New Zealand.
Band Members
Franz Ferdinand is a Scottish rock band, comprised of Alex Kapranos, Bob Hardy, Paul Thomson, and Julian Corrie.
Lyrics Inspiration
"Do You Want To" was reportedly inspired by a conversation the band members had at a party with a girl who was crying because her art was only selling for small amounts of money.
Music Video Director
The music video was directed by award-winning director Diane Martel.
Award Nomination
In 2006, the song was nominated for the BRIT Award for Best British Single.
Music Festival Performance
"Do You Want To" was performed live at the Reading and Leeds Festivals in August 2005 before its official release.
Song Genre
The song is classified under the genre of indie rock and post-punk revival.
Song Duration
The song runs for approximately 3 minutes and 35 seconds.
Album Success
The album 'You Could Have It So Much Better', which features 'Do You Want To', topped the UK Albums Chart and reached number 8 on the US Billboard 200.
B-Sides
The 7" and CD versions of the single also included the B-sides "Your Diary" and "Fabulously Lazy".
Cover Art
The cover art for "Do You Want To" was designed by 1980s design group 8vo.
Song Writing
The song was written by all four members of Franz Ferdinand.

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