Wanted
Hugo Winterhalter & His Orchestra/Perry Como Lyrics
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And held me closely, then stole my heart
Wanted, someone I trusted
Who gave no warning we'd ever part
She was last seen hiding out in someone's arms
He knew nothing of the danger in her charms
But I'd forgive her if I could see
A signed confession that she's repented
And really wanted no one but me
Wanted, someone who kissed me
And held me closely, then stole my heart
Wanted, someone I trusted
Who gave no warning that we'd ever part
She was last seen hiding out in someone's arms
He knew nothing of the danger in her charms
A jury may find her guilty
But I'd forgive her if I could see
A signed confession that she's repented
And really wanted no one but me
The song Wanted by Hugo Winterhalter & His Orchestra/Perry Como is a classic love song about somebody who is searching for the one who made them fall in love. The lyrics describe the feeling of missing someone and wanting them to return. The singer desires the one who stole their heart and wants nothing more than to be with this person again. The song expresses an overwhelming need for the return of the love that was lost.
The lyrics imply that the person they love has hurt them in some way, yet they would forgive them if the person came back and showed that they had truly repented for their actions. The imagery of the person being "last seen hiding out in someone's arms" and the fact that the singer "trusted" this person, implies that the person they loved went behind their back with someone else. Despite this, the singer's heart still aches for the one who they trusted and loved unconditionally.
Line by Line Meaning
Wanted, someone who kissed me
I desire someone who kissed me passionately
And held me closely, then stole my heart
They held me tight, and my heart was captured by their allure
Wanted, someone I trusted
I am seeking a person I can trust wholeheartedly
Who gave no warning we'd ever part
We must never part without prior warning
She was last seen hiding out in someone's arms
I last saw her taking refuge in another's embrace
He knew nothing of the danger in her charms
He was oblivious to the peril that came with her charms
A jury may find her guilty
The verdict may be guilty if brought before a court of law
But I'd forgive her if I could see
I would pardon her if I was privileged to witness
A signed confession that she's repented
A written statement attesting that she has altered her ways
And really wanted no one but me
And genuinely desired no one but me
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jack Fulton, Lois Steele
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@frankiehunter.
Believe it or not but this wonderful song was the favorite song of the teen Jimmy Hendrix.
@Gadhadhar1874Dakshesh
The 40s and the 50s have the best songs! I love Perry Como!
@chuckf6163
I totally agree, the most beautiful songs ever made. Wish I had a time machine were I could go back for a while, in fact I may end up staying.
@michaellazzeri9439
Mom, this is for you cuz I remember how you loved this. I was 8 y/o.
@brucekogan7980
My favorite Perry Como song.
@frankmartinez3020
Cinco de mayo '54 Best day ever!! Viva MEXICO!!!🌎✌️💖&🇲🇽 Por vida
@fredrickscott6609
My favorite perry Como song and of the whole year 1954 better than any other artist song
@almanook3005
The #2 bestselling record of 1954 in the USA, according to Billboard. The #1 seller was by a female artist: Kitty Kallen"s "Little Things Mean a Lot". It was the 1st time a female artist had the #1 seller of the year.
@TheSason666
Wow! And you know I also tried to study some archived issues of Billboard available for free in PDF online. I mean exactly published in 1954 just to study the birthyear of Rock and Roll music !!! )))
And on my way doing this I found out this pre-R-N-R era stuff. ))
So that's why I'm here to listen to it for the very first time in my life !!!
@TheSason666
An archive issue of Billboard magazine published on April the 17th 1954 (available online in PDF) brought me here!!! ))
And I'm from Ukraine.