I Want
Face to Face Lyrics


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I've got something I want to tell you
I've got something I want to say
All the things that you say and do girl
Don't you know that they're not my way
I don't like what you're running after
It's not me that you're thinking of
You forget what we've found together
You forget what we've found is love

The light in your eyes has faded
And your voice has another tone
I have cried all my tears already
Once again I am all alone
I got something I want to tell you
I got something I want to say




I got something I want to tell you
I got something I want to say

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Face to Face's song "I Want" explore a relationship in which the singer feels neglected and misunderstood by their partner. They feel that their partner's actions do not align with their own values and desires, causing a rift between them. The singer expresses their feelings of discontent and sadness, noting that the "light in [their partner's] eyes has faded" and their "voice has another tone." Despite this, the singer still feels a strong connection to their partner, evidenced by the repeated refrain of "I got something I want to tell you/I got something I want to say."


The song's message is one of vulnerability and honesty, as the singer struggles to communicate their feelings and make sense of their relationship. It highlights the challenges of communication and understanding in any meaningful relationship, and the difficult choices that often need to be made.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got something I want to tell you
I have a message for you that I need to share


I've got something I want to say
I need to express my thoughts and feelings to you


All the things that you say and do girl
Your words and actions are not consistent with my values and beliefs


Don't you know that they're not my way
You should realize that I do not agree with your behavior


I don't like what you're running after
I am not fond of your current pursuits


It's not me that you're thinking of
You are not considering my feelings and thoughts in your actions


You forget what we've found together
You have neglected to appreciate what we have built as a couple


You forget what we've found is love
You have not been valuing the love that we have established


The light in your eyes has faded
Your eyes no longer have the spark of excitement or love they used to


And your voice has another tone
Your tone of voice has changed, suggesting a shift in your emotions


I have cried all my tears already
I have already expended all of my emotions on this situation


Once again I am all alone
I feel isolated and left behind without any support or companionship


I got something I want to tell you
I still have something important I need to express to you


I got something I want to say
I am determined to share my message with you, no matter what




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL KEVIN O SULLIVAN, RONNIE LANE, STEPHEN PETER MARRIOTT, STEVE MARRIOTT

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