He has never toured the United States, where he is best known for the 1978 single "Fool (If You Think It's Over)", which reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart, earning him a Grammy nomination as Best New Artist in 1978. A decade later, "Working On It" topped the Mainstream Rock chart. He has sold more than 40 million records worldwide.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Rea
Studio albums
Whatever Happened to Benny Santini? (Magnet, 1978)
Deltics (Magnet, 1979)
Tennis (Magnet, 1980)
Chris Rea (Magnet, 1981)
Water Sign (Magnet, 1983)
Wired to the Moon (Magnet, 1984)
Shamrock Diaries (Magnet, 1985)
On the Beach (Magnet, 1986)
Dancing with Strangers (Magnet, 1987)
The Road to Hell (WEA, 1989)
Auberge (EastWest, 1991)
God's Great Banana Skin (EastWest, 1992)
Espresso Logic (EastWest, 1993)
La Passione (soundtrack, EastWest, 1996)
The Blue Cafe (EastWest, 1998)
The Road to Hell: Part 2 (EastWest, 1999)
King of the Beach (EastWest, 2000)
Dancing Down the Stony Road/Stony Road (Jazzee Blue, 2002
Blue Street (Five Guitars) (Jazzee Blue, 2003)
Hofner Blue Notes (Jazzee Blue, 2003)
The Blue Jukebox (Jazzee Blue, 2004)
Blue Guitars (Jazzee Blue, 2005)
The Return of the Fabulous Hofner Bluenotes (Jazzee Blue, 2008)
Santo Spirito Blues (Jazzee Blue, 2011)
Road Songs for Lovers (Jazzee Blue, 2017)
One Fine Day (Rhino, limited release, 2019)
I Just Wanna Be With You
Chris Rea Lyrics
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No matter what they say
Just want to be with you
Every night and every day
Cold nights, dark days
I want to be with you
I just want to be with you
Just want to be with you
Then know nothing at all
Cold nights, dark days
I want to be with you
want to be with you
I know there's a price to pay
For doing what we do
But I just want to be with you
Just want to be with you
Don't want to hold you down
Whatever that you do
Shine on, sweet angel
'cause I just want to be with you
I want to be with you
Chris Rea's "I Just Wanna Be With You" is a love ballad that expresses the singer's deep longing to be with the person he loves. The repetition of the phrase "I just want to be with you" throughout the song emphasizes this desire, despite the challenges that may come with it. The singer acknowledges that there may be difficulties and obstacles to overcome, as indicated in the line "I know there's a price to pay for doing what we do." However, the love he has for this person is strong enough to make those sacrifices worth it.
The song also contains a sense of urgency, as the singer sings of wanting to be with this person "every night and every day" and until "the final curtain falls." The imagery of "cold nights, dark days" further intensifies this sense of urgency and speaks to the depth of the singer's longing.
However, the singer also recognizes and respects the autonomy of the person he loves. He doesn't want to hold them down or interfere with their dreams and aspirations, saying "Don't want to hold you down, whatever that you do/Shine on, sweet angel." This acknowledgment of the other person's freedom and agency further emphasizes the deep love and respect the singer has for this person.
Overall, "I Just Wanna Be With You" is a powerful and heartfelt expression of love that conveys both the intensity of desire and the depth of respect that can come with a truly strong and healthy relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I just want to be with you
I long to spend time with you and have your company.
No matter what they say
The opinions of others do not determine my desire to be with you.
Just want to be with you
There's nothing more that I want than to be close to you.
Every night and every day
I hope to share every moment, whether it be day or night, with you.
Cold nights, dark days
Even in the toughest conditions, I still wish to be with you.
I want to be with you
My longing for you is such that I cannot stay away.
Till the final curtain falls
I want to be with you until the very end of our lives.
Then know nothing at all
At that point, nothing else would matter besides being with you.
I know there's a price to pay
There will be consequences for the choices we make in choosing each other.
For doing what we do
For being together despite the obstacles that come our way.
Don't want to hold you down
I don't want to hinder your freedom in any way.
Whatever that you do
No matter what you choose to do in life, I will support you.
Shine on, sweet angel
Continue to be yourself, shine bright and be amazing as you always have.
'cause I just want to be with you
The only thing that matters is being with you because you are the one I truly desire.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES JR. MITCHELL, ARNOLD DARNELL INGRAM, MARVIN L. WILLIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alondra Velazquez
I just wanna be with you
No matter what they say
Just wanna be with you
Every night and every day
Cold nights, dark days
I wanna be with you
I just wanna be with you
Till the final curtain falls
Just wanna be with you
Then know nothing at all
Cold nights, dark days
I wanna be with you
Wanna be with you
I know there's a price to pay
For doing what we do
But I just wanna be with you
Just wanna be with you
Don't wanna hold you down
Whatever that you do
Shine on, sweet angel
'Cos I just wanna be with you
I wanna be with you
AIRELA HAYK
Я просто хочу быть с тобой,
Мне все равно, что они говорят.
Не хочу держать тебя в подчинении.
Что бы ты ни делала,
Продолжай сиять, мой нежный ангел,
Ведь я просто хочу быть с тобой,
Я просто хочу быть с тобой.
И потом не знать ничего.
В холодные ночи и сумрачные дни
Я хочу быть с тобой,
Хочу быть с тобой.
amalfi348
Just a simple statement... “I just want to be with you” no words more powerful, honest, sensuous, desirable and meaningful.
Людмила Килеева
Спасибо за замечательный клип и волшебный голос Криса! !!Это слушать, смотреть и наслаждаться жизнью! !!
Jaar
Diria que que es sencillamente fantástico éste ser humano creando e interpretando música.
Stanislav Plotnikov
Люблю эту песню!!!!!!
MsMonsterMouse
This is such a beautiful song - and his voice is just gorgeous.
Yana Sitdikova
Love this song. Шедеврально)
Alla Nazarciuc
Песня просто супер! Голос завораживает и притягивает. Спасибо исполнителю за удовольствие прослушивания.
Marina Raicevic
The voice that carries summer... Wonderful 🤗 And the video itself is breathtaking... 🌺
serberious
Absolutley fantastic slideshow and absolutley fantastic song, thanks for putting it up nat.
Nata Korsantia
🙈🙏🏻🙏🏻