I Wanna Be With You
Eric Carmen, The Raspberries
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If we were older We wouldn't have to be worried tonight Baby oh (oh!) I want to be with you So bad (yeah, I want to be with you) Oh baby (oh!) I want to be with you Oh yeah (yeah, I want to be with you) Well tonight (tonight) The night (the night) We always knew it would feel so right So come on baby, I just want to be with you Someday's a long time And we've been waiting so long to be here Baby oh (oh!) I want to be with you So bad (yeah, I want to be with you) Oh baby (oh!) I want to be with you Oh yeah (yeah, I want to be with you) Well tonight (tonight) The night (the night) We always knew it would feel so right So come on baby, I just want to be with you Hold me tight Our love could live forever after tonight If you believe in what we're doin' is right Close your eyes and be still Whoa, baby yeah! I want to be with you So bad (yeah, I want to be with you) Oh baby (oh!) I want to be with you Oh yeah (yeah, I want to be with you) Well tonight (tonight) The night (the night) We always knew it would feel so right So come on baby, I just want to be with you Oh! I want to be with you So bad (yeah, I want to be with you) Oh baby (oh!) I want to be with you Oh yeah (yeah, I want to be with you) Baby oh (oh!) I want to be with you So bad (yeah, I want to be with you) Oh darlin' (oh!) I want to be with you Oh yeah (yeah, I want to be with you) Oh, I want to be with you Yeah, I want to be with you
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Written by: ERIC CARMEN
Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"I Wanna Be with You" is one of Eric Carmen's early solo hits released in July 1977 as a single and also appears on two of his albums.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a major commercial success and peaked at number 11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also reached the same position on the Cash Box Top 100 chart.
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Genre"I Wanna Be with You" is classified primarily as Pop-Rock music.
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Song StructureThis classic hit has a standard verse-chorus structure, with a particularly catchy chorus that has made the song memorable.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics of "I Wanna Be with You" are a romantic declaration to a loved one, mirroring Eric Carmen's usual themes of love and longing.
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Signature SongDespite Eric Carmen's array of popular songs, "I Wanna Be with You" stands out and is often recognized as one of his signature songs.
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Cover VersionsSince its original release, "I Wanna Be with You" has been covered by several other artists, reflecting its enduring popularity.
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Song’s Origin"I Wanna Be with You" was one of the standout hits from his self-titled debut album.
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Composition TalentEric Carmen not only performed vocals on "I Wanna Be with You", but he also played the piano, emphasizing his talent as a complete musician.
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Inspirational HitGiven the song's romantic theme and memorable melody, it continues to appear in TV shows, movies, and commercials, demonstrating its status as both a pop hit and a love song.
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