Right Where You Want Me
Jesse McCartney Lyrics


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Girl, there's somethin' 'bout me things you ought to know
I've never felt the need to lose control
Always held on back and played it slow, but not this time
Baby, don't be gentle, I can handle anything

Baby, take me on a journey, I've been thinkin' lately
I could use a little time alone with you
Crazy, let's do something maybe, please don't take your time
You got me right where you want me

Ooh, right where you want me, woah, woah

Girl, I'm gonna let you have your way with me
But when you move like that it's hard to breathe
I never thought that it could be like this, but I was wrong
Baby, don't be gentle, I can handle anything

Baby, take me on a journey, I've been thinkin' lately
I could use a little time alone with you
Crazy, let's do something maybe, please don't take your time
You got me right where you want me

Can't explain it, how you swept me
Off my feet unexpectedly, in slow motion
My imagination's on me, tryin' to keep my body still
Oh, I can hardly stand the thrill, yeah

Well, baby, don't be gentle, I can handle anything

Baby, take me on a journey, I've been thinkin' lately
I could use a little time alone with you
Crazy, let's do something maybe, please don't take your time
You got me right where you want me




Baby, take me on a journey, I've been thinkin' lately
I could use a little time alone with you
Crazy, let's do something maybe, please don't take your time
You got me, whoa, you got me right where you want me
Right where you want me
You got me, whoa, right where you want me, woah

Overall Meaning

In Jesse McCartney's song "Right Where You Want Me," he sings about being willing to let go and give in to a girl's desires for the first time. He admits that he's usually cautious and holds back, but this time he's ready to take a chance and be led by her. He's open to experiencing new things and is ready for a journey with her. McCartney is not afraid to surrender completely to her, letting her have her way with him. He describes how she swept him off his feet, and he can barely contain his excitement and thrill.


The chorus, "Baby, take me on a journey, I've been thinking lately, I could use a little time alone with you, Crazy, let's do something maybe, please don't take your time, You got me right where you want me," shows how he's ready to experience the unknown with her. He's ready to let her take him on an adventure and be in charge of the experience. McCartney is ready to submit to her desires and is enjoying the fact that she has him right where she wants him.


This song is about taking chances and letting go of control. It's a story of a person who has been cautious their whole life, but that one special individual can make them throw all caution to the wind. It's a song about stepping out of one's comfort zone and trying new things with someone who means everything to them.


Line by Line Meaning

Girl, there's somethin' 'bout me things you ought to know
The singer has certain characteristics that the girl should be aware of.


I've never felt the need to lose control
The singer usually remains in control and doesn't feel the need to lose it.


Always held on back and played it slow, but not this time
Previous behavior of the singer has been cautious and slow, but this time it'll be different.


Baby, don't be gentle, I can handle anything
The artist reassures the girl that she doesn't need to be gentle and can take more risks.


Baby, take me on a journey, I've been thinkin' lately
The artist is open to the idea of going on a journey with the girl and has been thinking about it lately.


I could use a little time alone with you
The singer desires some alone time with the girl.


Crazy, let's do something maybe, please don't take your time
The singer wants to do something crazy and urges the girl not to waste any time.


You got me right where you want me
The girl has the artist under her control and he is willing to do anything for her.


Girl, I'm gonna let you have your way with me
The artist is willing to go along with whatever the girl wants.


But when you move like that it's hard to breathe
The girl's movements are so intense that they take the artist's breath away.


I never thought that it could be like this, but I was wrong
The singer didn't expect the situation to be like this, but it turned out differently.


Can't explain it, how you swept me
The artist can't explain how the girl has affected him.


Off my feet unexpectedly, in slow motion
The girl has taken the singer by surprise, even though it happened slowly.


My imagination's on me, tryin' to keep my body still
The singer's imagination is running wild and it's hard for him to remain still.


Oh, I can hardly stand the thrill, yeah
The singer is extremely excited and can barely handle it.


You got me, whoa, you got me right where you want me
The girl has complete control over the artist and he's willing to do anything for her.


Baby, take me on a journey, I've been thinkin' lately
The artist reiterates his openness to go on a journey with the girl, as he has been thinking about it lately.


Right where you want me
The girl has the singer right where she wants him.


You got me, whoa, right where you want me, woah
The girl has complete control over the singer and he's willing to do anything for her.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Watts, Andrew Dodd, Dory Lobel, Jesse Mccartney

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@brieamartinez1725

Lyrics
Girl, there's somethin' 'bout me things you ought to know
I've never felt the need to lose control
Always held on back and played it slow, but not this time
Baby, don't be gentle, I can handle anything

Baby, take me on a journey, I've been thinkin' lately
I could use a little time alone with you
Crazy, let's do something maybe, please don't take your time
You got me right where you want me

Ooh, right where you want me, woah, woah

Girl, I'm gonna let you have your way with me
But when you move like that it's hard to breathe
I never thought that it could be like this, but I was wrong
Baby, don't be gentle, I can handle anything

Baby, take me on a journey, I've been thinkin' lately
I could use a little time alone with you
Crazy, let's do something maybe, please don't take your time
You got me right where you want me

Can't explain it, how you swept me
Off my feet unexpectedly, in slow motion
My imagination's on me, tryin' to keep my body still
Oh, I can hardly stand the thrill, yeah

Well, baby, don't be gentle, I can handle anything

Baby, take me on a journey, I've been thinkin' lately
I could use a little time alone with you
Crazy, let's do something maybe, please don't take your time
You got me right where you want me

Baby, take me on a journey, I've been thinkin' lately
I could use a little time alone with you
Crazy, let's do something maybe, please don't take your time
You got me, whoa, you got me right where you want me
Right where you want me
You got me, whoa, right where you want me, woah



All comments from YouTube:

@kieramarshall9319

Who remembers this from the last Halloween Town? I use to look forward to that scene when they were flying on the broom just to hear this song!!

@XIOMARAMelecio

I do and I miss the old Disney channel

@emilykassner-marks2064

Kiera Marshall YESSSS

@adrianjoseph5164

Kiera Marshall yessssssssssssssss, exactly why i looked for this

@beautylover9862

Omg yessssss

@calvinbiggs9296

Yes I remember being in the 6th grade when this came out, I waited patiently for the broom scene lol

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@cherrainedavis3468

It's 2023, and this song still hits. It's a classic!

@drvren030

Yo, imagine if this song came out now. It definitely would have been at the top of the charts. That is, if people still remember good taste in music 😏

@reddreobri1621

Ikr this is a timeless bop. I love Jesse McCartney

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