I Wanna Hear It from Your Lips
Eric Carmen
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I hear it from my friends I hear it on the street I hear it in the air, here and there, everywhere And from everyone I meet And every time I hear you love me Ooh, my heart skips But I want to hear it from your lips (You never told me, ooh, you never told me) I want to hear it from your lips (You never told me, ooh) I hear it in my car I hear it on the phone I hear it in a crowd, nice and loud, completely now I hear it when I'm all alone And every time I hear you love me Ooh, my heart skips But I want to hear it from your lips (You never told me, ooh, you never told me) I want to hear it from your lips (You never told me, ooh) Everybody's been told, and the whole world knows Just how good our love is gonna be But ooh-ee (ooh-ee), Baby (baby) You never told me You never told me I see it in your eyes I feel it in your touch You even found a way you can say all you mean But you never say too much And if you'd only say you love me Ooh, my heart'll flip And I want to hear it from your lips (You never told me, ooh, you never told me) I got to hear it from your lips (You never told me, ooh you never told me) Baby, baby, I got to have it from your lips (You never told me, ooh, you never told me) I want to hear it from your lips (You never told me, ooh, you never told me) I want to hear it from your lips (You never told me, ooh, you never told me) I want to hear it from your lips
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Written by: DEAN PITCHFORD, ERIC CARMEN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"I Wanna Hear It From Your Lips" is a song by American singer-songwriter and musician Eric Carmen. It was released in 1984 as the lead single of his self-titled album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 35 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number twenty-four on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, making it one of Carmen's noteworthy hits.
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CompositionThe song is set within the pop-rock genre, reflecting Carmen's transition from his former power-pop band, The Raspberries, to a more soft-rock solo artist.
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LyricsThe lyrics express a longing to hear direct expressions of love and affection from a significant other, rather than through indirect means or rumors.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Wanna Hear It From Your Lips" features Eric Carmen in concert and behind-the-scenes footage. The video added to the song's popularity in the era of MTV's rise.
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SongwritingUnlike many of Carmen's earlier hits, which he wrote alone, this song was co-written with Dean Pitchford, who has also worked with notable artists such as Kenny Loggins and Cher.
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Re-recorded VersionCarmen later released a new version of the song in 1988 on his compilation album "I Was Born to Love You". This version has a slightly slower tempo and softer vocal styling.
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Notable Live PerformancesCarmen often performs "I Wanna Hear It From Your Lips" at his concerts to a welcoming response from the audience, reinforcing the song's enduring popularity.
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ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Carmen's vocals and the song's catchy melody. It marked Eric Carmen's successful comeback after a period of relatively low activity.
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Influence & LegacyWhile not as globally recognized as Carmen's biggest hit "All by Myself", "I Wanna Hear It From Your Lips" remains a fan favorite and a key track that shaped his solo discography.
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