1) An electronic duo from… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists that use this name:
1) An electronic duo from Nottingham, England. They are the founders of Sport Records.
2) A no-wave/post-punk trio from Brisbane, Australia.
3) A power-pop band from Manila, Philippines.
4) Bent is also the name used by an Icelandic rapper and XXX Rottweiler Hundar member; a Balikpapan, Indonesia, digital hardcore band; and others.
1) Bent is the name of the Nottingham, UK,duo formed by Neil Tolliday (aka Nail Tolliday) and Simon Mills. Their critically acclaimed début album was Programmed to Love (2000) and their latest studio album is Intercept! (Oct 2006).
Programmed to Love was a very successfully for advertisement music. "Invisible Pedestrian" track featured in a 2003 Absolut Vodka commercial and, more famously, a late-90's USA Volkswagen bus commercial. Also, "Private Road" was included in a 'Bank of Carlsberg' TV ad' clip (Dec 2001).
Other albums included The Everlasting Blink (2002), Ariels (2004) and, most recently, the more disco-pop inspired Intercept!.
Later, a cluster of remix / rework singles / EPs appeared, around the release of Best of (Aug 2009). Four years later saw the 34-track From The Vaults: 1998-2006 (Jun 2013).
2) BENT are a Brisbane 3-piece on Emotional Response Records. Their Bandcamp profile goes thusly:
"BENT are a trio of wonky post-punkers from Brisbane Australia. On “Snakes and Shapes”, their 2nd full length, the band deliver 14 tracks of inspired and skewed pop - raw and beautiful.
3) Bent was an early 2000s power-pop band from Manila, Philippines. The all-girl band consisted of a group of high school friends: songwriter Erna Morcozo on lead guitar, Tinn Naval on drums, Dianne Bolo on vocals, and Azelle Mendoza on bass. Bent released one album, Fragile, in 2002.
To Be Loved
Bent Lyrics
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I want you
But you don't want my soul
Know what to do about that
Scream alone
But why, why
Why don't you want my soul?
Oh, why don't you want my soul?
All I need is to be loved by you
The lyrics of Bent's song "To Be Loved" express the desire for a reciprocal love that is not being received. The repetition of the phrase "I want you" emphasises the yearning for the object of affection, but the following lines indicate that this love is not being reciprocated. The line "But you don't want my soul" suggests that either the other person is not interested in a deeper connection, or the singer feels like their true self is not being seen and appreciated. The frustration at this unrequited affection is expressed through the phrase "Know what to do about that scream alone", indicating a sense of isolation and helplessness. The second verse mirrors this sentiment, asking the question "Why don't you want my soul?" with a sense of pleading and confusion.
The chorus shifts the focus slightly, with the singer stating "All I need is to be loved by you". This line suggests that they are willing to let go of the particular person they are fixated on, and just want a genuine connection with someone who reciprocates their feelings. The repetition of the "oh... oh... oh..." after each verse and chorus adds a sense of melancholy to the song, emphasising the frustration and sadness of unfulfilled desire.
Overall, "To Be Loved" is a poignant reflection on unrequited love and the longing for connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh... oh... oh... oh...
Repetitive vocalizations expressing emotional intensity.
I want you
I wish to be in a romantic relationship with you.
But you don't want my soul
You're not interested in my inner self, just my physical presence.
Know what to do about that
I'm not sure how to proceed given your lack of interest in me as a whole person.
Scream alone
Expressing emotional pain and frustration in isolation, without anyone to turn to.
I want you
Reiteration of desire for romantic intimacy.
But why, why
Questioning why the other person is not reciprocating feelings.
Why don't you want my soul?
Pleading for the other person to connect with and value the non-physical aspects of the artist's being.
Oh, why don't you want my soul?
Continuation of plea for emotional connection and validation.
All I need is to be loved by you
Summarization of the artist's desires in the relationship: love and acceptance from the other person.
Contributed by James K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
carlotavolantin
Yo te deseo
Pero no quieres mi alma
Ahora qué hacer al respecto
Grita, Oh oh…
Yo te deseo
Pero no quieres mi alma
Qué hacer al respecto
Grita, Oh oh…
Oh, te quiero
Pero, ¿por qué, por qué, por qué
No quieres mi alma
Oh, ¿por qué no quieres mi alma
Oh, te quiero
Pero, ¿por qué, por qué, por qué
No quieres mi alma
Oh, ¿por qué no quieres mi alma
Todo lo que necesito es ser amado por TI
Todo lo que necesito es ser amado por TI
Todo lo que necesito es ser amado por TI…
ZimUnknown
Oh oh oh oh
I want you
But you don't want
My soul
What to do about that?????? oh oh
I want you
But you don't want
My soul
What to do about that?????? oh oh
Oh I want you
But why, why, why
Don't you want my soul
Oh why don't you want my soul
Oh I want you
But why, why, why
Don't you want my soul
Oh why don't you want my soul
All I need is to be loved by you
carlotavolantin
Yo te deseo
Pero no quieres mi alma
Ahora qué hacer al respecto
Grita, Oh oh…
Yo te deseo
Pero no quieres mi alma
Qué hacer al respecto
Grita, Oh oh…
Oh, te quiero
Pero, ¿por qué, por qué, por qué
No quieres mi alma
Oh, ¿por qué no quieres mi alma
Oh, te quiero
Pero, ¿por qué, por qué, por qué
No quieres mi alma
Oh, ¿por qué no quieres mi alma
Todo lo que necesito es ser amado por TI
Todo lo que necesito es ser amado por TI
Todo lo que necesito es ser amado por TI…
amapolavioleta
I love this song! Fantastic album
Lucas AlejandroLópez
Me encanta este tema
ZimUnknown
Oh oh oh oh
I want you
But you don't want
My soul
What to do about that?????? oh oh
I want you
But you don't want
My soul
What to do about that?????? oh oh
Oh I want you
But why, why, why
Don't you want my soul
Oh why don't you want my soul
Oh I want you
But why, why, why
Don't you want my soul
Oh why don't you want my soul
All I need is to be loved by you
Lona Won
love it!
szunamitka
all I need is to be loved by Yooooouuuuuu.. I love it!
Ildar Khaibullin
me too!
colidia
BENT: All I need is to be loved by youuu!!!! <3 <3 <3 Because I already love you!
Maximiliam
I love it
ayembic ,
Came here from the klance fanart , stayed for the kewl beatz 😏