I Want to Be Wanted
Brenda Lee Lyrics


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(Wanted, wanted)
Alone, so alone that I could cry
I want to be wanted (wanted)
Alone, watching lovers passing by
I want to be wanted

When I am Kissed
I want his lips to really kiss me
When we're apart
I want his heart to really miss me
I want to know he loves me so his eyes are misting
That's the way, I want to be loved

Alone, just my lonely heart knows how
I want to be wanted (wanted) right now
Not tomorrow, but right now
I want to be wanted

I want someone to share my laughter and my tears with
Someone I know I'd love to spend a million years with
Where is this someone somewhere meant for me

Alone, just my lonely heart knows how
I want to be wanted (wanted) right now
Not tomorrow, but right now
I want to be wanted

I want someone to share my laughter and my tears with
Someone I know I'd love to spend a million years with




Where is this someone somewhere meant for me (someone, somewhere)
Meant for me

Overall Meaning

Brenda Lee's song "I Want to Be Wanted" is a poignant tune about the desire to be loved deeply and cherished by another person. The song begins with the singer expressing her loneliness and sadness, describing how she watches lovers pass by and longs for someone to call her own. She wants to be wanted by someone who will kiss her and miss her when they are apart. She wants to feel loved deeply and see it in the mistiness of her lover's eyes. The chorus emphasizes her longing for someone to share her laughter and tears with and spend a million years with. The final lines of the song express her desire to find this person and finally feel wanted.


What makes this song so touching is its universal message. Everyone wants to feel wanted and loved by someone special. The lyrics of the song capture this longing perfectly, and Brenda Lee delivers them with an emotional depth that makes the song resonate with listeners. The song is a reminder that no matter how alone we may feel, there is someone out there who wants to love us deeply and make us feel cherished.


Overall, "I Want to Be Wanted" is a powerful and emotional song that expresses a deep-seated human desire for love and companionship. Its lyrics capture the essence of that longing perfectly, and Brenda Lee's powerful delivery makes it a timeless classic.


Line by Line Meaning

Alone, so alone that I could cry
Feeling very lonely and sad


I want to be wanted (wanted)
Desiring to be loved and valued


Alone, watching lovers passing by
Feeling envious of couples around me


When I am kissed, I want his lips to really kiss me
Desiring a passionate and genuine kiss


When we're apart, I want his heart to really miss me
Wishing to be missed when not together


I want to know he loves me so his eyes are misting
Wanting proof of the depth of his love


That's the way, I want to be loved
Desiring a love that is intense and emotional


Alone, just my lonely heart knows how
Feeling a deep sense of loneliness


I want to be wanted (wanted) right now
Needing affection and attention immediately


Not tomorrow, but right now
No time to waste


I want someone to share my laughter and my tears with
Desiring emotional intimacy with a companion


Someone I know I'd love to spend a million years with
Seeking a long-term, committed relationship


Where is this someone somewhere meant for me
Questioning where to find true love


Meant for me
Believing that there is someone out there destined to love me




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GIUSEPPE SPOTTI, ALBERTO TESTA, KIM GANNON

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Adolfo Guillermo Zeidler Iglesias

(Wanted, wanted)
Alone, so alone that I could cry, I want to be wanted
(wanted)
Alone, watching lovers passing by, I want to be wanted.
When I am kissed, I want his lips to really kiss me.
When we're apart, I want his heart to really miss me.
I want to know he loves me so his eyes are misting
. That's the way - I want to be loved.

Alone, just my lonely heart knows how I want to be wanted
(wanted) right now, Not tomorrow, but right now I want to be wanted.
I want someone to share my laughter and my tears with.
Someone I know I'd love to spend a million years with
.Where is this someone somewhere meant for me?

(Alone) Just my lonely heart knows how I want to be wanted
(right now ) Not tomorrow, but right now. I want to be wanted.
I want someone to share my laughter and my tears with.
Someone I know I'd love to spend a million years with.
Where is this someone somewhere meant for me?
(Someone somewhere meant for me)



All comments from YouTube:

bradentonguy50

I saw Brenda perform live many years ago. After her incredible performance, she sat at a table signing pictures and autograph books. As she was autographing a picture I bought of her, I told her that this was my favorite of all of her recordings. She smiled and thanked me. Then she said “You know where I got that song? I was touring Italy and heard somebody singing it in Italian. I knew in second that I wanted to record it. So I told my manager to try to find recording of it and, if he could, have it translated into English.” I’m not making this up!

Kaycee Ikeonu

just heard the italian version -- very, very good as well

Mostly Brenda

Brenda related in her book that this was one song that she worked on for months. Normally she was the quickest singer in the studio who could do 4 or 5 songs in a session. The first version was from the same session as "I'm Sorry" in March 1960 and this released version wasn't finalized until August.

Ben Greeson

I usually listen to metal and hip hop. But you cannot deny the raw emotion in this song

KY Stars

Metal ugh hip hop hoppity what? It just goes to show you, everybody has different tastes in music. I can't stand heavy metal. To me that is what they will play in HELL. Brenda Lee is like an angel from heaven above and so is this song.

James Powell

My Sweetheart Linda used to lay with her head in my lap and sing this to me. She looked so much my Brenda it took my breath away. That was many tears ago, I hope she had a happy life, I still miss her.

Mozon

That sounds beautiful❤️

victoria carroll

Ilyity

Shareef Salih

Awww❤️

m hawkyard

How many of us could echo that sentiment, over loves lost.
Coincidentally my first broken heart was by a lovely, petite Linda.

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