Originally there were five members in the band. Franke and the Knockouts were signed by Jimmy Ienner of Millennium Records in 1981 and had three U.S. Top 40 singles and two Top 50 albums. Franke and the Knockouts' biggest single, "Sweetheart," was written by Previte and Guitarist Billy Elworthy and became a Top 10 hit in 1981, peaking at #10 in the U.S. Previte told Songfacts: "The song 'Sweetheart' almost didn't make the record. Jimmy thought it was a hit but a little to cute for a rock band. He was right."
They also wrote and released the original versions of Eric Carmen's 1987 hit single "Hungry Eyes" as well as the song "(I've Had) The Time of My Life," (both of which were featured in the 1987 film Dirty Dancing). Previte would later be an Academy Award winner. The band switched to MCA in 1984 and had several album releases but they disbanded in 1986. The group's other two Top 40 hits were "You're My Girl" and "Without You (Not Another Lonely Night)."
You Don't Want Me
Franke & The Knockouts Lyrics
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Baby you've got it
From the depth of my soul
Baby you've got it
But I've been watching you
And I don't think that you're game
Girl there's no need to explain
Anyway that you want me
Anyway that you'll take me
Anyway that you'll make me be part of you
Anyway that I know
There are dreams in your heart
Where love lasts forever
From the depth of my soul
I'll make them come true
But I've been watching you
And I don't think that your're game
Girl there's no need to explain
Anyway that you want me
Anyway that you'll take me
Anyway that you'll make me be part of you
Anyway that I know
Anyway that you want me
Anyway that you'll take me
Anyway that you'll make me be part of you
Anyway that I know
Anyway that you want me
Anyway that you'll take me
Anyway that you'll make me be part of you
Anyway that I know..
The lyrics of Franke & The Knockouts's song You Don't Want Me portray a love story where the singer is declaring his love to his beloved. He assures her that he has love for her, deep in his soul. The chorus is repeated several times in the song, each time with slight variations. He is telling her that he is willing to be with her, in any way that she desires. It means that he is willing to be by her side, no matter what or how she wants him to be.
He goes on to say that he knows there are dreams in her heart, where love lasts forever, and that he is willing to make those dreams come true. In the end, he repeats the chorus, telling his beloved that he is ready to be with her in every possible way, without any need for her to explain anything.
Overall, the song portrays a sense of passion, love, and dedication. It is a beautiful declaration of love, where the singer is willing to do anything to be with the woman he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
If it's love that you want
If you're searching for love
Baby you've got it
I have love to give
From the depth of my soul
I am deeply in love with you
Baby you've got it
I am willing to share my love with you
But I've been watching you
I've been observing your actions
And I don't think that you're game
I don't believe you're sincere
Girl there's no need to explain
There's no need to justify yourself
Anyway that you want me
In any way that you desire my presence
Anyway that you'll take me
In any way that you'll accept me
Anyway that you'll make me be part of you
In any way that you'll include me in your life
Anyway that I know
In any way that I am familiar with
There are dreams in your heart
You have aspirations and desires
Where love lasts forever
Where you long for a love that endures
From the depth of my soul
I am committed to fulfilling your dreams
I'll make them come true
I'll do everything in my power to make them a reality
Anyway that you want me
In any way that you require me
Anyway that you'll take me
In any way that you'll have me
Anyway that you'll make me be part of you
In any way that you'll involve me in your life
Anyway that I know
In any way that I am accustomed to
Anyway that you want me
In any way that you invite me
Anyway that you'll take me
In any way that you'll choose me
Anyway that you'll make me be part of you
In any way that you'll make us a couple
Anyway that I know
In any way that I am certain of
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHIP TAYLOR
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Jose Leta
Curiosa e idéntica a She don,t know me de Bon Jovi 💭💭💭
Steph 95
Very good album!! Good sound
Guybetty Rahem
Extraordinaire album making the point de ce formidable groupe américain que j'adore le rock FM a son meilleur une époque inoubliable les années 70/80 gigantesque tout simplement ! MONUMENTAL ET ETERNEL !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cet album recèle un nombre incroyable de morceaux extraordinaires dont ce fabuleux you don't want me . GIGANTESQUE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Le ROCK FM MAJUSCULE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MONUMENTAL ET ETERNEL !!!!!!!!!!!! Guy
Michael Hess
Sounds just like “She Don’t Know Me” by Bon Jovi
Jack Olives
@David Gil Vallejo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/She_Don%27t_Know_Me Bon Jovi has no credits on that song.
David Gil Vallejo
The fact is that Tico got this number "borrowed" to play it with his "new" band and then Frank realized that "She don't Know Me" was mostly written based on this track.
DiegoC
Singer is so Mark Free!!