Wanted
The Dooleys Lyrics
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But it's all right
You know you can't deny
It's the price I've gotta pay
But it's all right
'Cause though your lips are sweet as honey
Your heart is made of solid stone
One look and boy you got me runnin'
I bet you saw me comin' after you alone
Wanted
Boy, you're everything I ever wanted
Now all I've got's a memory, I'm haunted
Livin' in the shadow of your love
Boy, you know you've got me
'Cause you're wanted
Boy, you're everything I ever needed
But now you're gone and let me down
And cheated
Livin' in the shadow of your love
I'm the kind of girl that'll swallow every line
But it's all right
You only gotta call
And I'll be there any time
And it's all right
And now the flames are getting higher
I'm losin' all my self control
So come on boy and feed the fire
I'm burning with desire
Don't you leave me cold.
Wanted
Boy, you're everything I ever wanted
Now all I've got's a memory, I'm haunted
Livin' in the shadow of your love
Boy, you know you've got me
'Cause you're wanted
Boy, you're everything I ever needed
But now you're gone and let me down
And cheated
Livin'in the shadow of your love
Boy, you know you've got me
'Cause you're wanted
Boy, you're everything I ever wanted
Now all I've got's a memory, I'm haunted
Livin' in the shadow of your love
Boy, you know you've got me
'Cause you're wanted
Boy, you're everything I ever needed
But now you're gone and let me down
And cheated
Livin' in the shadow of your love
Boy, you know you've got me...
The Dooleys's song "Wanted" is a classic pop love song that tells the story of a girl who falls for a guy who she knows isn't good for her. The girl is well aware that the guy is trouble, with a heart made of solid stone, but she can't help herself from being drawn to him. She wants him so badly that she's willing to overlook his flaws, swallow his lies and be at his beck and call every time he needs her. She's deeply in love with him, but he doesn't reciprocate her feelings, leading to her feeling hurt and haunted.
The lyrics make great use of metaphors to illustrate the girl's emotional turmoil. The recurring theme of shadows and flames indicate the intensity of the passion she feels for this guy, and the danger inherent in the relationship. The lyrics also highlight the girl's vulnerability and lack of self-control when it comes to this guy, which she admits to in the lines "I'm the kind of girl that'll swallow every line, but it's all right, you only gotta call and I'll be there any time."
Overall, "Wanted" is an evocative and relatable pop ballad that captures the pain and ecstasy of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the kind of guy that I gotta keep away
I know you're not good for me and I need to stay away from you
But it's all right
Despite knowing that you're bad for me, I'm okay with it
You know you can't deny
You're aware of the power you have over me
It's the price I've gotta pay
I understand that being with you comes with a cost
Cause though your lips are sweet as honey
Even though you have a charming demeanor
Your heart is made of solid stone
You lack empathy and are cold-hearted
One look and boy you got me runnin'
Just by looking at me, you can control me
I bet you saw me comin' after you alone
I'm easy to manipulate and you knew I'd come to you willingly
Boy, you're everything I ever wanted
You're my ideal partner
Now all I've got's a memory, I'm haunted
I'm left with only memories of you and it's causing me pain
Livin' in the shadow of your love
I'm living in the aftermath of our relationship
Boy, you know you've got me
You have a hold on me and I'm under your spell
Cause you're wanted
I desire you and want to be with you
But now you're gone and let me down
You've left me and disappointed me
And cheated
You were unfaithful and broke my trust
I'm the kind of girl that'll swallow every line
I'm gullible and easily fooled by lies
You only gotta call
You have the ability to make me come running just by reaching out to me
And I'll be there any time
I'll drop everything to be with you
And now the flames are getting higher
My desire for you is growing stronger
I'm losin' all my self control
I'm struggling to resist you and your charms
So come on boy and feed the fire
I want you to stoke my desire for you
I'm burning with desire
I'm consumed by my passion for you
Don't you leave me cold.
I don't want to be abandoned and left feeling empty
Contributed by Daniel H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ben Lindsay
on Love Of My LIfe
I used to love listening to the Dooleys back in the 70s. Still love their songs today!
Emmah Oloo
on The Chosen Few
How come there is no lyrics to that sweet oldie?