I Wanna Be Loved
Ann-Margret Lyrics


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I wanna be loved
With inspiration
I wanna be loved
Starting tonight
Instead of merely holding conversation
Hold me tight
I wanna be kissed
Until I tingle
I wanna be kissed
Starting tonight
Crush me 'til our heartbeats intermingle
Wrong or right
I'm in the mood to adore
I'm ready for that well known turtle-doving
I'm in no mood to resist
And I insist the world owes me a lovin'
I wanna be thrilled to desperation
I wanna be thrilled starting tonight
With every kind of wonderful sensation
I wanna be loved
With every kind of crazy new sensation
I wanna be loved




I wanna be loved
I wanna be loved

Overall Meaning

Ann-Margret's song "I Wanna Be Loved" is a passionate and longing plea for love and affection. The lyrics are a clear expression of the singer's desire to experience the full range of emotions that come with being in love. The lyrics capture the essence of someone who is ready to be swept off their feet and experience everything that love has to offer.


The song opens with the singer expressing how she wants to be loved "with inspiration," indicating that she wants love that is not just physical, but also emotional and spiritual. She then goes on to say that she wants to be loved starting tonight, emphasizing the urgency and immediacy of her desires. The singer is tired of holding mere conversations and wants someone who can hold her tight and give her the affection she craves.


The chorus drives home the point that the singer wants to be loved in every possible way. She wants to be kissed until she tingles, and she wants her heart to intermingle with her lover's. She is in the mood to adore, and she wants to experience the full range of emotions that come with falling deeply in love.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna be loved
I desire to receive love and affection from someone.


With inspiration
I want to be loved in a way that inspires and motivates me.


Starting tonight
I want to begin receiving love and affection immediately.


Instead of merely holding conversation
I don't want superficial interactions, I crave genuine connection.


Hold me tight
I want to feel secure and protected in the arms of my lover.


I wanna be kissed
I want to experience the physical expression of love.


Until I tingle
I want to be kissed in a way that sends shivers down my spine.


Crush me 'til our heartbeats intermingle
I want to fully immerse myself in the love-making process and become intimately connected with my partner.


Wrong or right
I'm willing to take risks and dive headfirst into love, regardless of the consequences.


I'm in the mood to adore
I am ready and eager to shower my partner with love and affection.


I'm ready for that well known turtle-doving
I am prepared to engage in intimate and romantic activities with my partner.


I'm in no mood to resist
I am completely open to receiving and reciprocating love.


And I insist the world owes me a lovin'
I believe that I am deserving of love and I will not settle for less.


I wanna be thrilled to desperation
I want to experience intense and overwhelming emotions of love and desire.


With every kind of wonderful sensation
I want to experience the full range of physical and emotional pleasures that come with being in love.


I wanna be loved
I desire to receive love and affection from someone.


With every kind of crazy new sensation
I want to explore new and exciting ways of being loved and giving love.


I wanna be loved
I desire to receive love and affection from someone.


I wanna be loved
I desire to receive love and affection from someone.




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Comments from YouTube:

damon watlington

This rendition of this Song Instantly became Ann's song for me. !!! OMG

damon watlington

What an Amazing Talent She Is.
A Truly Quadruply Tanlented Gorgeous Star. 🧡
I Love Her 💙

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