White recorded 20 studio albums during the course of his career, but multiple versions and compilations were released worldwide that were certified gold, 41 of which also attained platinum status. White had 20 gold and 10 platinum singles, with worldwide record sales in excess of 100 million records, and is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. His influences included James Cleveland, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, the Supremes, the Four Tops and Marvin Gaye.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_White
Studio albums
I've Got So Much to Give (1973)
Stone Gon' (1973)
Can't Get Enough (1974)
Just Another Way to Say I Love You (1975)
Let the Music Play (1976)
Is This Whatcha Wont? (1976)
Barry White Sings for Someone You Love (1977)
The Man (1978)
I Love to Sing the Songs I Sing (1979)
The Message Is Love (1979)
Sheet Music (1980)
Barry & Glodean (With Glodean White) (1981)
Beware! (1981)
Change (1982)
Dedicated (1983)
The Right Night & Barry White (1987)
The Man Is Back! (1989)
Put Me in Your Mix (1991)
The Icon Is Love (1994)
Staying Power (1999)
Don't You Want to Know
Barry White Lyrics
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You know my feelings for you
Are getting stronger and stronger everyday
And I'm learning more and more and more about you everyday
And there's area we need to address
Mentally, physically, and romantically
Immediately
Tell me, show me
All the little sensitive places
That make you feel
The way you love to feel
Baby I want to please you tonight
Baby I really need you tonight
Don't you want to know
Girl if we can fill the nights with love
Don't you want to know
If it's better than it's ever been before, yeah, yeah
We've been together
Now for quite some time
When you gonna let me make love to you
Baby it's so obvious
We're like two of a kind
We just wanna make sure we're right
Don't you want to know
If we can fill the nights with love
I do baby
Don't you want to know
If what we feel is really real or no
I'll go nice and easy
I'll go gentle and slow
I realize that it's our first time
I won't miss a lick or miss one stroke
Just want to mesmerize your mind, your mind, your mind
(Your mind your mind your mind your mind)
(Your mind your mind your mind your mind)
(Your mind your mind your mind your mind)
Don't you want to know
Don't you really really want to know
You won't answer me, but in your eyes I see
The answer is very clear
Bring down the lights
Bring down the music
Baby let's bring down the house
Don't you want to know
Don't you girl
Don't you want to know
Bring down the lights
Bring down the music
Baby let's bring down the house
Don't you want to know
If we can fill the nights with love
I do don't you want to know
if it's better than it's ever been before
Bring down the lights
Bring down the music
Baby let's bring down the house
Mmmmm I need to, I want to
Baby I really want to,
Girl I really need you, I do
Help, I do
Bring down the lights yeah
Bring down the music yes
Baby let's bring down the house ahhh
In Barry White's song "Don't You Want to Know," the singer expresses his feelings for his love interest and how they keep getting stronger every day, while also acknowledging that there are areas of their relationship that need to be addressed. He wants to explore his partner's sensuality and physicality to please her and make their relationship better than ever before. The lyrics suggest that the singer wants to take their relationship to the next level and make love to her, but he wants to make sure that they're both mentally, physically, and romantically ready for it. He also wants to bring down the lights, bring down the music, and bring down the house to create the perfect atmosphere for their love to blossom.
Overall, this song is about exploring the depths of love and intimacy with someone you care about. It's about taking the time to truly understand your partner's wants and needs to make sure that you're both on the same page. Barry White's soulful voice and the song's laid-back, yet passionate beat perfectly captures the mood of a couple ready to take their relationship to the next level.
Line by Line Meaning
You know my feelings for you
You are aware that my emotions towards you are strong.
Are getting stronger and stronger everyday
My feelings for you keep growing day by day.
And I'm learning more and more and more about you everyday
I continue to discover new things about you each day.
And there's area we need to address
We must address certain aspects of our relationship.
Mentally, physically, and romantically
We must deal with our mental, physical and romantic aspects.
Immediately
We should start addressing these issues immediately.
Tell me, show me
Communicate with me directly and demonstrate it to me.
All the little sensitive places
The places on your body that excite you.
That make you feel
That create certain sensations or feelings for you.
The way you love to feel
The way you love to experience sensations or feelings.
Baby I want to please you tonight
I want to satisfy you tonight.
Baby I really need you tonight
I long for you tonight.
Don't you want to know
Wouldn't you like to find out?
Girl if we can fill the nights with love
Can we experience a night full of love together, my dear?
If it's better than it's ever been before, yeah, yeah
If this evening stands out, compared to all the previous times we spent together.
We've been together
We have spent a lot of time together.
Now for quite some time
For a significant period now.
When you gonna let me make love to you
When are you going to allow me to express my love physically?
Baby it's so obvious
It's quite clear, sweetheart.
We're like two of a kind
We share many similarities.
We just wanna make sure we're right
We want to ensure our relationship is committed and correct.
If what we feel is really real or no
Is what we experience truly genuine?
I'll go nice and easy
I will approach you gently and cautiously.
I'll go gentle and slow
I'll take it slow and smoothly.
I realize that it's our first time
I'm aware that it's our first intimate moment.
I won't miss a lick or miss one stroke
I'll ensure that everything is executed properly.
Just want to mesmerize your mind, your mind, your mind
I aim to captivate your thoughts and soul.
You won't answer me, but in your eyes I see
You may not answer me verbally, yet I can read everything I need to know through your eyes.
The answer is very clear
The response is quite obvious.
Bring down the lights
Lower the intensity of the lighting.
Bring down the music
Lower the volume of the music.
Baby let's bring down the house
Let's create a romantic and intimate atmosphere.
Mmmmm I need to, I want to
I have the desire to do this.
Girl I really need you, I do
I truly need you, darling.
Help, I do
I need your assistance.
Contributed by Kaylee T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@organicwins91
Definitely his top 30 songs. Really beautiful nighttime track under the moonlight.
@ceciliaruizdesomocurcio4672
Oohhh Barry what a voice and lovely words you say !!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍💖💖
@peterbarrie2909
The one and only Barry White,his music of love will never die, Barry you will never ever be forgotten, your music words of love, your the best writer of music to get us in the mood for love.
@sheilacheek7385
This is REAL 🎶. Nothing like that smooth voice. Some of these musicians need to take to take note.
@kevinlawrence6984
a song from one of the maestro's best albums. smooth as silk!
@jessiestancil8317
This is the best. Can"t believe tone deaf people gave this a thumbs down.
@HollywoodConnection-JAST
cant believe how easily your mind gets distracted from great music to take random notice of some irrelevent virtual analytics that you have no control over
@derrickrobbins8100
Today's singers can't touch the Maestro!
@ceciliaruizdesomocurcio4672
Great Barry !!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️💖💖😍❤️
@laurentz.4138
Nothing to say! Marvellous ! Livraison the Seventeen ! 😘