Wanted

Hunter Hayes

About Wanted

"Wanted" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Hunter Hayes. It was released in March 2012 as the second single from his debut album Hunter Hayes (2011). Hayes co-wrote the song with Troy Verges. The song was nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at the 2013 Grammy Awards. It is the second best-selling song by a male solo country singer in the US as of April 2014. Billboard ranked it the third-greatest country single of all time according to chart performance. Upon release, "Wanted" was met with generally positive reviews and went on to be certified 4× Platinum in the US for sales of over 3.6 million. When the song topped the Hot Country Songs chart, Hayes broke the record held since 1973 by Johnny Rodriguez's "You Always Come Back (To Hurting Me)" as the youngest male artist to reach number one. The single was a moderate crossover hit in 2013 when it climbed to the top 15 on both the Adult Pop Songs and Adult Contemporary charts. 


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2013
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You know I'd fall apart without you
I don't know how you do what you do
'Cause everything that don't make sense about me
Makes sense when I'm with you

Like everything that's green girl I need you
But it's more than one and one makes two
Put aside the math and the logic of it
You gotta know you're wanted too

'Cause I wanna wrap you up
Wanna kiss your lips
I wanna make you feel wanted
And I wanna call you mine
Wanna hold your hand forever
Never let you forget it
Yeah I wanna make you feel wanted

Anyone can tell you you're pretty
And you get that all the time, I know you do
But your beauty's deeper than the make up
And I wanna show you what I see tonight

When I wrap you up
When I kiss your lips
I wanna make you feel wanted
And I wanna call you mine
Wanna hold your hand forever
Never let you forget it
'Cause baby I wanna make you feel wanted

As good as you make me feel I
I wanna make you feel better
Better than your fairy tales
Better than your best dreams
You're more than everything I need
You're all I ever wanted
All I ever wanted

And I just wanna wrap you up
Wanna kiss your lips
I wanna make you feel wanted
And I wanna call you mine
Wanna hold your hand forever
And never let you forget it
Yeah I wanna make you feel wanted
Baby I wanna make you feel wanted

You'll always be wanted

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Hunter Hayes

Hunter Easton Hayes (born September 9, 1991) is an American country music singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is signed to Atlantic Records Nashville, and released his self-titled debut album in October 2011. The album includes the Top 20 country single "Storm Warning", the number 1 single "Wanted", and "Somebody's Heartbreak". more »

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20 facts about this song

Release Date
"Wanted" by Hunter Hayes was released on March 5, 2012.
Album Appearance
The song is included in Hayes' self-titled debut album.
Songwriters
"Wanted" was co-written by Hunter Hayes and Troy Verges.
Chart Performance
"Wanted" reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Certification
"Wanted" is certified 5× Platinum by the RIAA.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the country and pop genres.
Award Nominations
Hunter Hayes received a Grammy nomination for Best Country Solo Performance for "Wanted."
Record Breaking
At age 21, Hayes became the youngest male act ever to top the Billboard Hot Country Songs with "Wanted."
Music Video
The song's music video has amassed over 120 million views on YouTube as of 2021.
Inspiration
The song is about wanting to make someone feel loved and wanted, as claimed by Hayes in various interviews.
Live Performances
Hayes debuted the song at the Grand Ole Opry in 2012.
Covers and Remixes
"Wanted" is often covered by other artists in their live shows and has had several remixes.
Song Length
The song runs for approximately 3 minutes and 50 seconds.
Instrumental Arrangements
"Wanted" is distinctive for its soft, instrumental arrangement, primarily piano and acoustic guitar.
Impact
"Wanted" proved to be Hayes' breakthrough hit, propelling his career to a new level.
Personal Significance
Hayes once said in an interview that "Wanted" is one of the most personal songs he has ever written.
Social Message
The song was appreciated for its positive message towards women about being loved.
Global Reach
"Wanted" increased Hayes' international fanbase, reaching the top 10 on country charts in Canada as well.
Touring
The song was a staple during Hayes' "Let's Be Crazy Tour" in 2013.
Sales
As of July 2020, "Wanted" has sold 3.6 million copies in the United States.

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