Wanted You

Lil Uzi Vert, Nav

About Wanted You

"Wanted You" is a song by Canadian rapper Nav featuring American rapper Lil Uzi Vert. It was released on November 3, 2017, as the lead single from Nav's debut studio album Reckless (2018). The song was produced by Ben Billions, who also co-wrote the song with Amir "Cash" Esmilian, DJ Khaled and the recording artists.


Year:
2017
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Where you at?
At my house
Let me see that ass
What you say?
I said "let me see that ass"
That ass
Oh, you on some naked shit
I'm on my way
Stop lyin'
I'm on my way, bye

I'm ashamed of all the things that I was doing for you
Should've known that all these girls the same and they ain't loyal
She a freak
Took her to Nobu, on a beach (yeah)
Just to eat
Louboutins all on her feet (yeah)
Where you get the money for them shoes, girl?
You hit me on my DM like a fangirl (whoa, whoa)
Did you want me or did you want these bands, girl? (whoa, whoa)
Now I know you just another Instagram girl (whoa, whoa)
She almost made me think that all she want is me (yeah)
I hit the club and she the first one that I see
Said that she there 'cause she know promoters in the club (yeah)
Come to find out that my homeboy hit her up (whoa, whoa, whoa)

All this ice, I need a freezer, mhm
Whip it up, egg beater, mhm
Whipping up two-seaters
Said she love me, don't believe her, mhm
Can't be mediocre, mhm
Twenty on her choker, mhm
F*ck her, I don't know her, yeah
Give me face, like poker
Whoa, can't believe I wanted you
Whoa, I can't believe I wanted you, yeah
Girl, I can't believe I wanted you
Girl, I can't believe I wanted you

No, no, no, no I don't need you (I don't need you)
No, no, no, no I don't need you (I don't need you)
Man, I swear these girls are see-through (translucent)
Stevie Wonder, I can't see you (can't do this)
She so hurt, I'm so irked, she get on my nerve (what?)
My head hurt
Matter fact, kick her to the curb (bye-bye)
Found out that she with him, like this verse, get murked (huh?)
My chopper, eagle dispersed, yeah
Probably die before it hurt, ayy
Cartier lens, I'm on lurk, uh
Twenty-thousand for a fur, ooh (yeah)
What would she do for a purse? (huh?)
She said she'll give me a Perc' (thirty)
My new bitch better, so I cannot sweat her
Don't talk to that girl, that's a curve (now what)
Speakin' of sweater, my neck is so frozen it looking just like an iceberg

All this ice I need a freezer, mhm
Whip it up, egg beater, mhm
Whipping up two-seaters
Said she love me, don't believe her, mhm
Can't be mediocre, mhm
Twenty on her choker, mhm
F*ck her, I don't know her, yeah
Give me face, like poker
Whoa, can't believe I wanted you
Whoa, I can't believe I wanted you, yeah
Girl, I can't believe I wanted you
Girl, I can't believe I wanted you

Uzi they, used to make, fun of you (dressin' up)
Yeah, all my hundreds blue
Whoa, little bitch, I'm done with you (I'm done with you)
Hit it from the back while Uzi stand in front of you (yeah)
23, but I had her when I was 22 (what?)
I can't wife that girl, she fucked like twenty dudes (brown boy)
You can't get a kiss, can't get caught tounging you (Lil Uzi)
I got lots of girls, no, there ain't just one of you (that true)
Off-White on my Prestos, all these girls I'm running through (I'm running through it)
I can't text her back, these Franklins what I'm thumbing through (blue hunnos)
F*ck a finger in that bitch, I use a thumb or two (yeah)
Made her number one and you ain't even number two

All this ice I need a freezer, mhm
Whip it up, egg beater, mhm
Whipping up two-seaters (skrrt, skrrt)
Said she love me, don't believe her, mhm
Can't be mediocre, mhm
Twenty on her choker, mhm
F*ck her, I don't know her, yeah
Give me face, like poker
Whoa, can't believe I wanted you
Whoa, I can't believe I wanted you, yeah
Girl, I can't believe I wanted you
Girl, I can't believe I wanted you

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Lil Uzi Vert

Symere Woods (born July 31, 1994), better known by his stage name Lil Uzi Vert, is an American hip hop recording artist. Based in Philadelphia, he gained recognition after releasing his debut single, "Money Longer", and several mixtapes, including Luv Is Rage, Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World and The Perfect Luv Tape. Lil Uzi Vert has also collaborated with a several prominent rappers, most notably his appearance on Migos' "Bad and Boujee", which became Lil Uzi Vert's first US Billboard Hot 100 number-one single. more »

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Written by: Navraj Goraya, Symere Woods, Khaled Khaled, Benjamin Diehl, Amir Esmailian

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Song Origin
The song "Wanted You" is a collaboration between popular artists Lil Uzi Vert and Nav, released on November 3, 2017.
Chart Ranking
"Wanted You" managed to secure a spot on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 64.
Musical Genre
The song is primarily categorized under the hip hop and trap genres, characteristic of both artists' styles.
Music Video
The music video for "Wanted You" was released on Youtube on January 18, 2018 and it takes on a unique, animated theme.
Collaboration History
This is not the first time Lil Uzi Vert and Nav have worked together. They've previously collaborated on tracks like "NavUziMetro#Pt2" and "A$AP Ferg."
Single Release
Despite being a non-album single, "Wanted You" went on to become one of the most popular songs for both artists.
Song Theme and Lyrics
The song delves into themes of betrayal, unfaithful partners, and the lavish lifestyle led by the artists.
Certified Platinum
In 2018, "Wanted You" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), symbolizing the sales and streaming equivalent of a million units.
Production Credits
The track was produced by DJ Khaled’s We the Best producer Ben Billions and Cash (XO).
Sample Usage
"Wanted You" samples the song "Kawasaki" by Roderick Porter.
Cover Art
The cover art of the single shows a drawing of the two artists together, complimenting the animated theme of the music video.
Record Labels
The song was released under the record labels XO and Republic, Nav's primary record labels, and Generation Now and Atlantic, Lil Uzi Vert's labels.
Streaming Success
As of 2022, the song has amassed over 200 million plays on Spotify, making it one of their most successful collaborations.
Length of the Song
The full length of the song "Wanted You" is 3 minutes and 48 seconds.
Explicit Content
The song contains explicit lyrics, like most of the other songs by Lil Uzi Vert and Nav, and is aimed at a mature audience.

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