I Want You

Janet Jackson

About I Want You

"I Want You" is a song recorded by American singer Janet Jackson for her eighth studio album, Damita Jo (2004). It was released April 5, 2004, by Virgin Records as the second single from the album. It was written by Harold Lilly, Kanye West, and John Legend, while it was produced by West, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, and Jackson. The mid-tempo ballad consists of a retro sound and arrangement, paying homage to the classic pop sound of the Motown era. Its composition is based on Jackson's passion and desire for an estranged lover. "I Want You" is notable for being among the first singles produced with West and co-written by Legend, who were both upcoming artists at the time. The song received positive reviews by music critics, who complimented Jackson's vocals and its fusion of nostalgic and modern qualities. The song's performance was largely affected by the blacklisting of Jackson's singles and music videos worldwide due to U. S. Federal Communications Commission fines regarding her controversial Super Bowl Halftime Show incident, with conglomerates such as Viacom and CBS enforcing the boycott. "I Want You" reached the top twenty in airplay prior to stalling due to the blockage, also becoming Jackson's thirty-third consecutive top forty hit on the Hot R&B Songs chart. The blacklisting drew controversy amongst critics, who declared the song to likely have been an "across-the-board smash" song had the incident not occurred. 


Year:
2004
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Feel like things are goin 
And then there gone
Your like a maze, I can't get through
Should I go left? Should I go right?
Should I let you stay for the night?
It's like a see-saw when it comes to your love
Boy when your up, this girl is down
And I just can't figure it out

'Cause you know that I want you
(Yeah)
And you know that I need you
(Yeah)
Is that anyway to be?
Just have your way with me
My body is cryin' and 
(Yeah)
These tears can you wipe them?
(Yeah)
Is that anyway to be?
Just have your way with me

I'm going out with guys 
That I don't wanna go
To places that I been before
(They pitching the same game)
Ha, boy it's a damn shame
(How I wish it was you)
Callin' me
(I want it to be you)
Holdin' me
(Boy it needs to be you)
Kissin' me-e

'Cause it's like a see-saw
When it comes to your love
Boy when your up 
This girl is down
And I just can't 
Figure it out

'Cause you know that I want you
(Yeah)
And you know that I need you
(Yeah)
Is that anyway to be?
Just have your way with me
My body is cryin' and 
(Yeah)
These tears can you wipe them?
(Yeah)
Is that anyway to be?
Just have your way with me

Listen

(Have your way with me)
Have your way with me
(Anytime or anywhere, have me)
(However I don't care)
(Have your way with me)
(I'll be your everything tonight)
(Boy tonight)
Tonight
(Boy tonight)
Oooh ahhh

'Cause you know that I want you
(Yeah)
And you know that I need you
(Yeah)
Is that anyway to be?
Just have your way with me
My body is cryin' and 
(Yeah)
These tears can you wipe them?
(Yeah)
Is that anyway to be?
Just have your way with me

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Janet Jackson

Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture since the early 1970s. The youngest child of the Jackson family, she began her career appearing on the variety television series The Jacksons in 1976 and went on to appear in other television shows throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, including Good Times and Fame. more »

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Written by: Burt F Bacharach, Hal David, Harold Lilley, John Stephens, Kanye West

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15 facts about this song

Song Title and Release
The song is titled "I Want You" and is by renowned singer Janet Jackson. It was released in 2004.
Album Information
"I Want You" is from Janet Jackson's eighth studio album, "Damita Jo."
Record Label
The song was released under the record label Virgin Records.
Chart Performance
"I Want You" was a commercial success. It peaked at number 57 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and at number 18 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Collaboration
The song features an uncredited rap verse by rapper Kanye West.
Production Details
The track was produced by Kayne West, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis.
Song Genre
"I Want You" falls under the Pop and R&B genres.
Music Video Director
The music video for "I Want You" was directed by Dave Meyers.
Award Nominations
The song received a nomination for a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 2005.
Song Theme
"I Want You" is a love ballad that speaks of longing and desire.
Sample Use
The song employs a prominent sample of B.T. Express's "Close to You."
Notable Lyrics
The song features these heartfelt lyrics - "I don't want another, I don't want another. I just want you. 'Cause I found love. Now I can truly say that I want you."
Promotional Use
"I Want You" was used as a promotional single to support the "Damita Jo" album.
Critical Reception
Critics appreciated the song, especially Jackson's vocal performance which was praised as soulful and emotional.
Live Performance
Janet Jackson performed "I Want You" live during her "Demita Jo Tour" in 2004.

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