Wanted
Ben Hazlewood Lyrics
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I'm getting closer so please talk me down
There's something on my skin, but I can't let you go
I don't talk shit, but I know what I know
Save my soul now
I want to drown
I've been falling breaking down
Over you
Over you
Give me your love, well that's all I wanted
Give me your love, well that's all I wanted
I've been giving your love from the start
All along you've been hiding your heart
Give me your love, well that's all I wanted
Wanted wanted wanted
I see from my eye line your skies are not kind
We're going under and I've lost my mind
There's something in my bones and I can't let you go
This burning inside like I've never known
Save my soul now
I want to drown
I've been falling breaking down
Over you (Over you)
Over you (Over you)
Over you (Over you)
Give me your love, well that's all I wanted
Give me your love, well that's all I wanted
I've been giving your love from the start
All along you've been hiding your heart
Give me your love, well that's all I wanted
Wanted wanted wanted
Wanted wanted wanted
I like you like moving in through the night
I like you like falling never knowing why
You love when we crawl broken risking it all
I know what you like
Give me your love, well that's all I wanted
Give me your love, well that's all I wanted
I've been giving your love from the start
All along you've been hiding your heart
Give me your love, well that's all I wanted
Wanted wanted wanted
Wanted wanted wanted
The lyrics to Ben Hazlewood's song "Wanted" touch on themes of love, longing, and desperation. The singer of the song is reaching out to someone they love, begging for their affection and attention. They feel like they are falling apart without this love, and they are willing to risk everything to get it. The singer seems to be aware that the person they are reaching out to may have been hiding their heart from them all along, but they are still willing to try and make it work. There is a sense of urgency in the lyrics, as the singer feels like they are on the brink of losing everything they hold dear.
The opening lines of the song set the stage for the emotional journey that follows. The singer is asking to be held and comforted, indicating that they are in a vulnerable state. They are aware of a problem on their skin, but they can't bear to let go of the person they are reaching out to. They say that they don't talk shit, but they know what they know, which could suggest that they have some insight into the situation that the other person does not. As the song goes on, the sense of desperation ramps up. The singer is willing to risk drowning, breaking down, and losing their mind to get the love they crave. The chorus repeats the phrase "give me your love, well that's all I wanted," emphasizing the simple but powerful desire at the heart of the song.
Overall, the lyrics to "Wanted" paint a portrait of someone who is deeply in love and willing to do whatever it takes to keep that love alive. The singer is not afraid to admit that they are falling apart without this love, and they are willing to risk everything to save themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby can you hold me and handle me now
Asking for emotional support during a time of vulnerability.
I'm getting closer so please talk me down
Feeling overwhelmed and needing someone to help alleviate stress and anxiety.
There's something on my skin, but I can't let you go
Feeling attached to the relationship despite its challenges and flaws.
I don't talk shit, but I know what I know
Aware of the reality of the situation, but not wanting to cause unnecessary drama or conflict.
Save my soul now
Requesting assistance in finding a way out of an emotionally difficult situation.
I want to drown
Feeling overwhelmed to the point of wanting to give up or succumb to negative emotions.
I've been falling breaking down
Experiencing intense emotional turmoil and feeling helpless to prevent it.
Over you
Identifying the source of emotional pain as originating from the partner or relationship that is being referred to.
Give me your love, well that's all I wanted
Desperately seeking affection and validation from the partner in question.
I've been giving your love from the start
Having invested significant time and energy into the relationship and feeling entitled to more in return.
All along you've been hiding your heart
Realizing that the partner has been reserved or emotionally distant throughout the relationship.
I see from my eye line your skies are not kind
Observing stress or difficulty in the partner's life which may be contributing to the relationship problems.
We're going under and I've lost my mind
Feeling overwhelmed to the point of emotional instability and fearing for the future of the relationship.
This burning inside like I've never known
Feeling intense emotional pain or longing that is consuming the individual and creating a sense of desperation.
I like you like moving in through the night
Expressing romantic interest in the partner and feeling drawn to their energy and presence.
I like you like falling never knowing why
Admitting to not understanding the attraction to the partner, but still feeling strongly drawn to them.
You love when we crawl broken risking it all
Acknowledging the dangerous or risky nature of the relationship, but feeling drawn to it regardless due to the intense emotions involved.
I know what you like
Being confident in one's knowledge of the partner's preferences or behaviors.
Wanted wanted wanted
Emphasizing the desperation and longing for the partner's affection that is central to the song.
Contributed by Lillian T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Pablo-dc7tf
You are amazing, such an underrated singer, I discovered you in a fictional contest, which you won! I love this song so much, I Hope you get the views you deserve, sometimes masterpieces get lost :(
Greetings from Spain!
@BrandisBooks
Heard this song on a local radio station in a small Texas town today. Fell in love with it instantly, thanks for the amazing music!
@PsychAirforce
just found your music on spotify! you're great! I'm so disappointed I missed out up til now but I know what I'll be listening to for a good bit.
@whothehellisginger
Ben! I would love this song to be at Eurovision!!!1!1! I think it could reach top-5 :) NICE JOB!
@justinekislan914
Never heard this song before but I think it fabulous
@quirkykitkat8344
Still one of my favourite songs! Love you Ben! xx
@quirkykitkat8344
this song has been on repeat for 3 weeks
@kristenreckert3704
Can't stop hitting the replay on this one.
@kristenreckert3704
Your welcome
@greenninjachef
I loved the voice and melody.