I Just Wanna Know
Cruz Taio Lyrics


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Baby, talk to me
What is going on, yeah
'Cause lately
We ain't been
Spending time alone
Last night
When I touched your hand
You didn't wanna hold, no
And today
No kiss goodbye
Just said that you had to go

If you're leavin' me, baby
I just wanna know
I just wanna know
If you're done with me, baby
I just wanna know
I just wanna know
I just wanna know
Yeah yeah
Yea

Listen
If you have
Something you wanna say?
Please don't
Don't hold it back
It'll come out someday
And I am
I'm strong enough
To mend my broken heart (oh yeah)
If you say
That you and I
Are better off apart

If you're leavin' me, baby
I just wanna know
I just wanna know
If you're done with me, baby
I just wanna know
I just wanna know

Yeah yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
I just wanna know
I wanna know

If you're leavin' me, baby
I just wanna know
I just wanna know
If you're done with me, baby
I just wanna know
I just wanna know

If you're leavin' me, baby
I just wanna know
I just wanna know
If you're done with me, baby
I just wanna know
I just wanna know




I just wanna know
Yeah

Overall Meaning

The song I Just Wanna Know by Taio Cruz is a heartfelt and emotional plea from the singer to his partner. The lyrics suggest that there has been a distance growing between them, with the singer feeling neglected and insecure. He is seeking reassurance and wants to know whether his partner is still committed to him or if it is time to move on.


The opening lines of the song "Baby, talk to me, what is going on, yeah, 'cause lately we ain't been spending time alone" suggest that there has been a decrease in intimacy between the two parties. The singer is trying to understand why this is happening and is seeking an explanation for the sudden change in their relationship. He goes on to say that when he touched his partner's hand the previous night, they didn't want to hold it, and today they didn't even give him a kiss goodbye, which could suggest that they are losing interest in him.


In the second verse, the singer continues to plead with his partner to communicate with him. He says that he is strong enough to handle the truth, even if it means that they are better off apart. The overall message of the song is that communication is key to a healthy relationship, and without it, there can be no true understanding or growth.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, talk to me
Please share what's on your mind


What is going on, yeah
What's causing the recent distance between us?


'Cause lately
I've noticed a change in our relationship


We ain't been
We haven't spent much time together


Spending time alone
Having quality one-on-one time together


Last night
A specific event occurred whereby


When I touched your hand
I attempted to show physical affection


You didn't wanna hold, no
You didn't reciprocate in kind


And today
Today, another event occurred


No kiss goodbye
You didn't show affection when departing


Just said that you had to go
You left abruptly without much explanation


If you're leavin' me, baby
If you're ending the relationship


I just wanna know
I'd like to be informed


If you're done with me, baby
If you're no longer interested in our relationship


Listen
Please focus and listen to what I have to say


If you have
If there's something you want to discuss


Something you wanna say?
Something on your mind that you haven't shared


Please don't
Don't hold back, please speak your truth


Don't hold it back
Don't keep your thoughts or feelings inside


It'll come out someday
It's likely that your feelings or thoughts will eventually be expressed


And I am
I'm ready and open to receiving your truth


I'm strong enough
I have the inner strength to handle the situation


To mend my broken heart (oh yeah)
To deal with and heal from the pain that may come with this discussion


If you say
If you inform me


That you and I
That our relationship


Are better off apart
Is not meant to continue


Oh yeah
Affirmation and reassurance to myself


I just wanna know
I want to be informed and have clarity


Yeah yeah
Additional affirmative statement


If you're done with me, baby
If you no longer want to be in a relationship with me


I wanna know
I strongly desire to have a clear understanding




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: TAIO CRUZ

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@djmisskroft8313

Baby, talk to me
What is goin on,
'Cause lately we aint been spending
time alone
And last night when I touched you
hand
You didn't wanna hold,
And today, no kiss goodbye
Just said that you had to go

[Chorus]
If you're leaving me baby
I just wanna know
I just wanna know
If you're done with me baby
I just wanna know
I just wanna know
I just wanna know
Listen, if you have something you
wanna say,
Please don't, don't hold it back
It'll come out someday
And I am, I'm strong enough
To mend my broken heart
If you say that you and I are better
off apart

[Chorus]

Strings
Yeah, yeah
Oh, yeah
Oh, yeah
I just wanna know
I wanna know

[Chorus]



All comments from YouTube:

@fokiss007

Who's listening in 2022? This song just burst into my memory and here I am jamming it once again. 🙌

@buttersstan9583

same!!!!

@moniquegrant1410

This just happened to me ! But going through a break up so perfect timing

@dixiedevaneson1086

Same here !!!

@nishc7540

Omg yes!! Literally just thought of this banger and here I am

@johannesvonsaaz3987

It’s so good and unfortunately so relatable

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@Marvelous_M

He's like the British Ne-Yo. I miss this song so much, just randomly thought about it. I wish he could go back to R&B man..

@stefannicola1994

with the cap and glasses on they look similar aswell lol

@ArtemisTGM

Who's still listening to in 2019 because of the bass 😏

@kevinndirangu9811

Just bought an av receiver with bass speaker, i came to this song to test the bass

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