I Want You
Janet Jackson
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Feels like I'm goin' in circles You're like a maze I can't get through Should I go left? Should I go right? Should I let you stay for the night? It's like a seesaw when it comes to your love Boy, when you're up, this girl is down And I just can't figure it out 'Cause you know that I want you, yeah And you know that I need you, yeah Is that any way to be? Just have your way with me My body is cryin', yeah These tears, can you wipe 'em? Yeah Is that any way to be? Just have your way with me I'm goin' out with guys I don't wanna go To places that I've been before They pitchin' the same game Boy, it's a damn shame How I wish it was you callin' me I want it to be you holdin' me Boy, it needs to be you kissin' me 'Cause it's like a seesaw when it comes to your love Boy, when you're up, this girl is down And I just can't figure it out 'Cause you know that I want you, yeah And you know that I need you, yeah Is that any way to be? Just have your way with me My body is cryin', yeah These tears, can you wipe 'em? Yeah Is that any way to be? Just have your way with me Listen Have your way with me (have your way with me) Anytime, anywhere (anytime, anywhere) Have your way (have your way) However (however) I don't care Have your way with me (have your way with me) And you can have it tonight (tonight) Boy, tonight (boy, tonight) Tonight 'Cause you know that I want you, yeah And you know that I need you, yeah Is that any way to be? Just have your way with me My body is cryin', yeah These tears can you wipe 'em? Yeah (these tears, can you wipe them?) Is that any way to be? (Is that any way to be?) Just have your way with me (baby, have your way with me) 'Cause you know that I want you Yeah ('cause you know that I want you, baby) And you know that I need you Yeah (and you know that I need you, baby) Is that any way to be? (In my life, I need you, I want you) Just have your way with me (my body is cryin' for you, baby) My body is cryin', yeah (boo-hoo) These tears, can you wipe 'em? Yeah (boo-hoo) Is that any way to be? Just have your way with me (sha-na-na-na-na-na) Of course I love music I mean, I come from a musical family That's all I ever did was listen to music I remember coming home from school As soon as I would come home I would go straight up to my bedroom I'd turn on the radio and do my homework right away Listening to music
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Written by: Burt F Bacharach, Hal David, Harold Lilley, John Stephens, Kanye West
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15 facts about this song
Song Title and ReleaseThe song is titled "I Want You" and is by renowned singer Janet Jackson. It was released in 2004.
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Album Information"I Want You" is from Janet Jackson's eighth studio album, "Damita Jo."
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label Virgin Records.
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Chart Performance"I Want You" was a commercial success. It peaked at number 57 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and at number 18 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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CollaborationThe song features an uncredited rap verse by rapper Kanye West.
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Production DetailsThe track was produced by Kayne West, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis.
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Song Genre"I Want You" falls under the Pop and R&B genres.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for "I Want You" was directed by Dave Meyers.
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Award NominationsThe song received a nomination for a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 2005.
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Song Theme"I Want You" is a love ballad that speaks of longing and desire.
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Sample UseThe song employs a prominent sample of B.T. Express's "Close to You."
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Notable LyricsThe song features these heartfelt lyrics - "I don't want another, I don't want another. I just want you. 'Cause I found love. Now I can truly say that I want you."
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Promotional Use"I Want You" was used as a promotional single to support the "Damita Jo" album.
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Critical ReceptionCritics appreciated the song, especially Jackson's vocal performance which was praised as soulful and emotional.
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Live PerformanceJanet Jackson performed "I Want You" live during her "Demita Jo Tour" in 2004.
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