I Really Want You

James Blunt

About I Really Want You

"I Really Want You" is the third single taken from singer-songwriter James Blunt's second studio album, All the Lost Souls. The single was released on 4 August 2008. "I Really Want You" was released as a digital download single only, with a physical release being limited to promotional radio only. The single peaked at number 171 on the UK Singles Chart. It was also the last single to be taken from the standard version of the album.


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I really want you
I really want you

Many Prophets preach on bended knees
Many clerics wasted wine, 
Do the bloody sheets and those troubled streets mean?
I have wasted time,

Are there silver shores on paradise?
Can I come in from the cold?
I killed a man in a far away land
My enemy untold

I really want you to really want me
But I really don't know if you can do that (really want you)
I know you want to know what's right
But I know so hard for you to do that (really want you)
Time's running out as it often does
And often dictates that you can't do that (really want you)
Fate can't break this feeling inside 
That's burning up through my veins

I really want you
I really want you
I really want you
Now

No matter what I say or do
The message isn't getting through
And you're listening to the sound
Of my breaking heart

I really want you 
I really want you 

Is a poor man rich in solitude?
Or when mother earth complained
Did the beggar pray for a sunny day but
Lady luck for rain

They say a million people bow and scream 
To an effigy of gold
As so life begin
And the ship we're in 
And history unfold

I really want you to really want me
But I really don't know if you can do that (really want you)
I know you want to know what's right
But I know so hard for you to do that (really want you)
Time's running out as it often does
And often dictates that you can't do that (really want you)
Fate can't break this feeling inside 
That's burning up through my veins

I really want you
I really want you
I really want you
Now

No matter what I say or do
The message isn't getting through
And you're listening to the sound
Of my breaking heart

I really want you 
I really want you 
I really want you

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James Blunt

James Hillier Blount (born 22 February 1974), better known by his stage name James Blunt, is an English singer-songwriter and former army officer, whose debut album, Back to Bedlam and single releases, including "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover", brought him to fame in 2005. His repertoire can be best described as a mix of acoustic-tinged pop, rock and folk. After recording on the independent American label Custard Records, Blunt won two Brit Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, two Ivor Novello Awards, and by 2006 was nominated for five Grammy Awards. The following year, he released his second album All the Lost Souls (2007). Blunt's third studio album, Some Kind of Trouble, was released in November 2010. Worldwide, Blunt has sold over 18 million albu… more »

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Written by: James Blount

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"I Really Want You" is a song released by James Blunt, a British singer-songwriter known for his melodic pop tracks and emotive lyrics.
Album Release
The song is taken from James Blunt’s second studio album, "All The Lost Souls" which was released in 2007.
Song Genre
It belongs to the genre of soft rock, showcasing Blunt's signature style of blending pop-rock elements with heartfelt lyrics.
Music Video
A unique feature of "I Really Want You" is its music video which was shot entirely in reverse.
Chart Performance
The song was released as a single exclusively in Canada and the U.S., where it peaked at number 68 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart.
Critical Reception
Critics generally commended Blunt for sticking to his successful formula of emotive, melodic tracks with "I Really Want You," though it did not receive as much commercial success as some of his other tracks.
Song Theme
The song displays a direct and passionate plea for love, showing the singer's vulnerability and intensity.
Breakup Anthem
Often labeled as a breakup anthem, the song has resonated with many listeners going through difficult times in their relationships.
Live Performances
James Blunt has often performed "I Really Want You" during his live concerts, creating a connection with his audience through the song's emotive lyrics and his raw performance.
Creative Process
While the details of the specific creative process for this song are not publicly available, Blunt has spoken in interviews about how his music generally comes from personal experiences and emotions.

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