Don't You Want Me?
Jody Watley Lyrics
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I knew right then and there you were the one
Eyes so deep, you send me melting
And then you smiled as if to say, “Oh, yeah”
But then you seemed to change your mind
You looked away like you were, oh, so shy
Is the game you're playing hard to get
Want me, want me like I want you
To touch you and to hold you tight
Don't you want me like I want you
To kiss and love all through the night
I'd like to know more than just your name
Did you come here alone or with someone
If only you would open up
And let me know just where you're comin' from
Are you lookin' for a new love
Or does commitment seem to bring you down
Is that a look of yes or is it no
Please don't tease me, ho...oh...
Want me, don't you want me
To touch you and to hold you tight
Don't you want me like I want you
To kiss and love all through the night
Oh, whoa, yeah
Don't you want
Oh, whoa, yeah
Don't you want
Want me, don't you want me
To touch you and to hold you tight
Don't you want me like I want you
To kiss and love all through the night
Are you lookin' for a new love
Or does commitment seem to bring you down
Is that a look of yes or is it no
Please don't tease me, oh...oh...
Want me, don't you want me
To touch you and to hold you tight
Don't you want me like I want you
To kiss and love all through the night
Want me, don't you want me
To touch you and to hold you tight
Don't you want me like I want you
To kiss and love all through the night
Want me (Oh, oh), don't you want me (Yeah)
(Don't you want me)
Want me (Oh, oh), don't you want me (Yeah, yeah)
(Don't you want me)
The lyrics to Jody Watley's song "Don't You Want Me?" depict a woman who is clearly interested in a man she has just met, but she is unsure of his intentions. The song opens with the singer expressing how she felt an immediate connection and attraction to the man, his deep eyes, and his smile. However, he seems to be playing hard to get, and he sends mixed signals with his actions. She expresses her confusion and desire for him to open up and let her know where he stands – whether he is looking for love or not.
Throughout the song, the woman expresses her desire to be with the man and to find out more about him. She wants to know if he is looking for a new love or if commitment is not his thing. She pleads with him not to tease her and to let her know his feelings. The song ends with her reiterating her desire for him and asking if he wants her in return.
Overall, the song captures the initial excitement and uncertainty that comes with getting to know someone new and the difficulty of understanding someone's true intentions. The lyrics are relatable and honest, and they perfectly depict the feeling of wanting someone who may not want you back.
Line by Line Meaning
When I first laid my eyes upon you
From the moment I saw you, I knew you were someone special
I knew right then and there you were the one
I instantly felt a strong connection with you
Eyes so deep, you send me melting
Your eyes are so captivating, they make me feel weak
And then you smiled as if to say, “Oh, yeah”
Your smile seemed to confirm my feelings about you
But then you seemed to change your mind
You started acting differently towards me
You looked away like you were, oh, so shy
You became reserved and a bit distant
Is the game you're playing hard to get
Are you purposely making it difficult for me to pursue you?
Won't you tell me, oh, ho
Would you please be honest with me?
Want me, want me like I want you
I want you to desire me as much as I desire you
To touch you and to hold you tight
I want to feel your touch and hold you closely
Don't you want me like I want you
Do you feel the same way about me as I feel about you?
To kiss and love all through the night
I want to share intimacy and affection with you until the morning comes
I'd like to know more than just your name
I want to understand who you are beyond your name
Did you come here alone or with someone
I'm curious if you are here by yourself or with a companion
If only you would open up
I wish you would be more forthcoming with me
And let me know just where you're comin' from
I want to know what your intentions are
Are you lookin' for a new love
Are you seeking a new romantic partner?
Or does commitment seem to bring you down
Are you resistant to commitment?
Is that a look of yes or is it no
I can't tell if you're interested or not
Please don't tease me, ho...oh...
Please don't lead me on or play with my emotions
Oh, whoa, yeah
Don't you want
Oh, whoa, yeah
Don't you want
Want me, don't you want me
I want to feel wanted by you
Are you lookin' for a new love
Are you searching for a new romantic partner?
Or does commitment seem to bring you down
Are you resistant to being committed to someone?
Is that a look of yes or is it no
I can't determine if you're interested or not
Please don't tease me, oh...oh...
Please don't lead me on or play with my emotions
Want me, don't you want me
I want you to feel the same way about me as I feel about you
To touch you and to hold you tight
I want to feel your touch and hold you closely
Don't you want me like I want you
Do you feel the same way about me as I feel about you?
To kiss and love all through the night
I want to share intimacy and affection with you until the morning comes
Want me, don't you want me
I want you to desire me as much as I desire you
To touch you and to hold you tight
I want to feel your touch and hold you closely
Don't you want me like I want you
Do you feel the same way about me as I feel about you?
To kiss and love all through the night
I want to share intimacy and affection with you until the morning comes
Want me (Oh, oh), don't you want me (Yeah)
I'm hoping that you want me
(Don't you want me)
Want me (Oh, oh), don't you want me (Yeah, yeah)
I want you to desire me as much as I desire you
(Don't you want me)
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANNE GOLDE, JODY V. WATLEY, DAVID L. BRYANT
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Artist Relations
She's the Blueprint, before Paula, Janet, Beyonce, etc. She had the hair, dresses, the dancing, etc. THE GOAT.. The real music lovers remember her.
Gregory
You just don't see this kind of talent anymore
Christopher Miller
@Gregory She had limited vocal range. She was a pop singer. Nothing more. She was backup with Shalamar for a reason but dance music was about production, not "this kind of talent."
drae Tone
@Christopher Miller "She was a pop singer. Nothing more" meanwhile this is R&B so is most her music. She also clearly had talent and vocal range. "She was backup with Shalamar for a reason" yeah they wanted to form a group, that's called a group. in which most of Shalamar she was also a teen, And During the time of 70's/80's they don't let anyone just singing Soul music it wasn't like today you had to able to sing.
Besides Janet which they kind took off around same time, She sort of did pave for artists of this style, she was one of earliest example of female R&B artists using a lot of dance while targeting a younger audience. During this time was major shift in R&B targeting a younger audience this is sort of in the grey area of Early New Jack swing sound.
And thing about it she actually is fairly successful she won a Grammy for best new artist, and had a few top 10 hot 100 songs. And was very influence in world of fashion. Today most Black female R&B legends are very underrated only a few get the attention now that match the height of there music. So there views don't match how huge they was during the time.
Gaudalupr Jimenez
@Christopher Miller hi handsome 😘 KISSES 😘
Jon A
Not really. Great pop artist and song, not close to goat, give me a break. Better than Jackson, Madonna, Summers, Ross.....way better before her...
Rainbow Azumarill
Jody is criminally underrated imo. Totally deserves more recognition
Rich Colby
Every song told a story back then. I miss this time in music it was epic and will never be duplicated. People like Jody made sure of that. What a talent.
PAISLEY PRINCESS
Same!
John McCay
You wouldn’t want to be me. I’ll be coming home soon. ✨✨🕊