I Want To Know
Bobby Hall And The Kings Lyrics
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I know you want it
Want it
You know I got it
Got it
Why don't you say it
Say it
So I can give it
Girl why you playing hard
We going get it all night long
Girl why you playing hard
We going get it on tonight baby
I know I'm not getting younger
I need to find a lover
So can you help me look for whose
The right one for me
I tried searching at the bars
Wishing on the stars
It's like a hopeless story ending on repeat
I just want to find somebody to love
I just want to find somebody that won't give up
I'm not usually like this
I gotta get it off my chest
So now I call you up
When I have too much to drink
I know you want it
Want it
You know I got it
Got it
Why don't you say it
Say it
So I can give it
Give it
Girl why you playing hard
We going get it all night long
Girl why you playing hard
We going get it on tonight baby
We going get it on
Oh oh oh oh oh on
We going get it on
Oh oh oh oh oh on
Find me in vip
Chilling with my lovely lady
You cannot deny me
Everybody going crazy
Haters taking on of my charisma
From head to toe
Nobody gave a fuck before
I started killing these shows
I know you want it
Want it
You know I got it
Got it
Why don't you say it
Say it
So I can give it
Give it
Girl why you playing hard
We going get it all night long
Girl why you playing hard
We going get it on tonight baby
We going get it on
We going get it we going get it
Oh oh oh oh oh on
We going get it on
Tatararararararata
I love you King KeNNy
Oh oh oh oh oh on
I know you want it
Want it
You know I got it
Got it
Why don't you say it
Say it
So I can give it
Give it
Girl why you playing hard
We going get it all night long
Girl why you playing hard
We going get it on tonight baby
In Bobby Hall And The Kings' song "I Want To Know," the lyrics revolve around the desire for love and connection. The singer expresses a longing for someone to love, someone who won't give up on them. The lyrics suggest a frustration with the search for love, as the singer has tried different avenues, such as going to bars and wishing upon stars, in hopes of finding the right partner. The repetitive nature of the search is described as a "hopeless story ending on repeat."
The chorus of the song focuses on the singer's attraction to a particular person, referred to as King Kenny. The singer acknowledges that both parties want each other, but there is a sense of hesitation or reluctance to express it openly. The lyrics urge King Kenny to say it out loud so that the singer can give them what they desire. The repetition of "we going to get it on" emphasizes the singer's confidence and determination to have a passionate and intimate encounter with King Kenny.
The second verse suggests that alcohol may play a role in the singer's need to reach out and call King Kenny when they've had too much to drink. This may reflect a sense of vulnerability or the need for validation in moments of intoxication. The lyrics imply that the singer is not usually inclined to be so forward but feels the need to express their desires.
Overall, "I Want To Know" portrays a strong longing for love, a repeated pattern of searching without success, and a desire for an intimate connection with a specific person.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you King KeNNy
Expressing affection and admiration for King KeNNy
I know you want it
Acknowledging that King KeNNy desires something
Want it
Reiterating the desire King KeNNy has
You know I got it
Informing King KeNNy that the artist possesses what King KeNNy wants
Got it
Emphasizing the possession the artist has
Why don't you say it
Encouraging King KeNNy to verbalize their desires
Say it
Repeating the request for King KeNNy to express their wants
So I can give it
Stating that the artist is willing to provide what King KeNNy desires
Give it
Reiterating the artist's willingness to fulfill King KeNNy's desires
Girl why you playing hard
Questioning why the girl is being difficult or resistant
We going get it all night long
Expressing the intention to obtain the desired goal throughout the night
We going get it on tonight baby
Asserting the plan to engage in intimate activities tonight
I know I'm not getting younger
Acknowledging that the singer is growing older
I need to find a lover
Expressing the need to have a romantic partner
So can you help me look for whose
Asking for assistance in finding the right person
The right one for me
Referring to the ideal romantic partner for the artist
I tried searching at the bars
Attempting to find a lover at bars
Wishing on the stars
Hoping for luck or good fortune in finding a lover
It's like a hopeless story ending on repeat
Comparing the singer's search for love to a repetitive and futile narrative
I just want to find somebody to love
Expressing the desire to find a person to love
I just want to find somebody that won't give up
Desiring to find someone who will not give up on the artist
I'm not usually like this
Noting that the artist's behavior is out of the ordinary
I gotta get it off my chest
Feeling the need to express one's emotions or thoughts
So now I call you up
Referring to the action of contacting someone
When I have too much to drink
Indicating that the singer reaches out when under the influence of alcohol
Find me in vip
Locating the singer in the VIP section
Chilling with my lovely lady
Relaxing in the company of a beautiful woman
You cannot deny me
Asserting that others cannot ignore or reject the artist
Everybody going crazy
Describing the enthusiastic response of people around the artist
Haters taking on of my charisma
Noting that haters (people who dislike the singer) are affected by the singer's charm
From head to toe
Emphasizing that the singer's charisma encompasses their entire being
Nobody gave a fuck before
Stating that nobody cared or paid attention to the artist in the past
I started killing these shows
Referring to the artist's success in delivering impressive performances
We going get it on
Confirming the intention to engage in intimate activities
Oh oh oh oh oh on
Repeating a melodic vocalization
We going get it on
Reiterating the plan to engage in intimate activities
Tatararararararata
Uttering a nonsensical vocalization
I love you King KeNNy
Reaffirming the affection and admiration for King KeNNy
Oh oh oh oh oh on
Continuing the melodic vocalization
We going get it on
Affirming the intention to engage in intimate activities
I know you want it
Understanding that King KeNNy desires something
Want it
Reiterating the desire King KeNNy has
You know I got it
Informing King KeNNy that the singer possesses what King KeNNy wants
Got it
Emphasizing the possession the artist has
Why don't you say it
Encouraging King KeNNy to verbalize their desires
Say it
Repeating the request for King KeNNy to express their wants
So I can give it
Stating that the singer is willing to provide what King KeNNy desires
Give it
Reiterating the artist's willingness to fulfill King KeNNy's desires
Girl why you playing hard
Questioning why the girl is being difficult or resistant
We going get it all night long
Expressing the intention to obtain the desired goal throughout the night
Girl why you playing hard
Questioning why the girl is being difficult or resistant
We going get it on tonight baby
Asserting the plan to engage in intimate activities tonight
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Kenneth Ramones
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