Jody Watley (born Jan. 30, 1959, Chicago) emerged from the R&B group Shalam… Read Full Bio ↴Jody Watley (born Jan. 30, 1959, Chicago) emerged from the R&B group Shalamar to score a string of solo hit singles, chiefly from 1987 to 1990, a period in which she reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 six times. Watley got her start as a dancer on the television dance show Soul Train, which led to her being tapped for a spot in Shalamar. Her first solo album, Jody Watley, yielded #2 hit Looking for a New Love, which was followed by two more top 10 singles — Don’t You Want Me (#6) and Some Kind of Lover (#10). Two other singles from the album charted — Still a Thrill (#56) and Most of All (#60). The success propelled her to a Best New Artist Grammy win for 1987. Subsequent album Larger Than Life produced another three top 10 singles: Real Love (#2), Everything (#4) and Friends (#9). Her only other U.S. top 40 appearances came in 1992 with I’m the One You Need (#19) and as one of several featured artists on Babyface’s This is for the Lover in You (#6) in 1996. She is ranked #21 on Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Top Dance Club Artists.

I Want You
Jody Watley Lyrics

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When the night falls surrounds us gently
With a sexy atmosphere
Well, light some candles, play some music
Ooh, I just want to feel that intimacy, yeah

Nobody but you and I
Lovin' and kissin' so passionately
Sharin' our feelings, just caress my body

Ooh baby, let me whisper in your ear

I want your love
(I want you)
I'll have your love
(I got to have you)

I need your love
(I need your love)
I want your love
(Yeah)

I want your love
(I want you)
I'll have your love
(I got to have you)
I need your love
(I need your love)

Turn the lights down low and baby, come close
I wanna give it to you like you never had it before
Unplug the phone, don't disturb this groove
I just wanna concentrate on you, oh

Nobody but you and I
Just lovin' and kissin' so passionately, oh
Sharin' our feelings, just caress my body
Ooh baby, let me whisper in your ear

I want your love
(I want you)
I'll have your love
(I got to have you)

I need your love
(I need your love)
I want your love
(Yeah)

I want your love
(I want you)
I'll have your love
(I got to have you)
I need your love
(I need your love)

I want your love
(I want you)
I'll have your love
(I got to have you)

I need your love
(I need your love)
I want your love
(Yeah)

I want your love
(I want you)
I'll have your love
(I got to have you)
I need your love
(I need your love)

I want your love
(I want you)
I'll have your love
(I got to have you)

I need your love
(I need your love)
I want your love
(Yeah)

I want your love
(I want you)
I'll have your love
(I got to have you)
I need your love
(I need your love)

I want your love
(I want you)
I'll have your love
(I got to have you)

I need your love
(I need your love)
I want your love
(Yeah)

I want your love
(I want you)
I'll have your love
(I got to have you)
I need your love
(I need your love)

Oh, baby, baby, baby, please
Oh, baby, baby, baby, please
Oh, baby, baby, baby, please
Oh, baby, baby, baby, please

I want your love
(I want you)
I'll have your love
(I got to have you)

I need your love
(I need your love)
I want your love
(Yeah)

I want your love
(I want you)
I'll have your love
(I got to have you)
I need your love

(I need your love)
I want you

Overall Meaning

In "I Want You," Jody Watley expresses her desire for intimacy and connection with a particular person. She sets the mood of the song, painting the picture of nightfall and a romantic atmosphere with candles and music. She wants to share her feelings and be physically close to this person, kissing and caressing her body, and the lyrics convey a sense of urgency in her desire to be with them.

Watley also mentions unplugging the phone to concentrate solely on their physical and emotional connection. The repetition of the line "I want your love" emphasizes the intensity of her desire and need for this person's love. The song is a declaration of her attraction to this person and her willingness to be vulnerable with them, both physically and emotionally.

Overall, "I Want You" is a sensual love song that conveys the desire for intimacy and connection in a romantic relationship. It emphasizes the importance of being present and focused on each other's needs to create a deep and meaningful connection.

Line by Line Meaning

When the night falls surrounds us gently
As the night approaches slowly, it brings along a soothing environment.

With a sexy atmosphere
The night creates an alluring ambiance.

Well, light some candles, play some music
To enhance the mood, let's light some candles and put on some music.

Ooh, I just want to feel that intimacy, yeah
I desire to experience intimacy with you.

Nobody but you and I
There's only us in this moment.

Lovin' and kissin' so passionately
We'll be kissing and expressing our love fervently.

Sharin' our feelings, just caress my body
Let's share our emotions and caress each other's body.

Ooh baby, let me whisper in your ear
I want to whisper something in your ear to excite you.

I want your love
I long for your love.

(I want you)

I'll have your love
I'll obtain your love.

(I got to have you)

I need your love
I require your love.

(I need your love)

Yeah

Turn the lights down low and baby, come close
Let's dim the lights and be near each other.

I wanna give it to you like you never had it before
I want to please you like never before.

Unplug the phone, don't disturb this groove
Let's disconnect the phone and not disrupt this moment.

I just wanna concentrate on you, oh
I solely want to focus on you.

Oh baby, baby, baby, please
Oh my love, I beg of you.

I want your love
I long for your love.

(I want you)

I'll have your love
I'll obtain your love.

(I got to have you)

I need your love
I require your love.

(I need your love)

Yeah

Oh, baby, baby, baby, please
Oh my love, I beg of you.

I want your love
I long for your love.

(I want you)

I'll have your love
I'll obtain your love.

(I got to have you)

I need your love
I require your love.

(I need your love)

I want your love
I long for your love.

(Yeah)

I want your love
I long for your love.

(I want you)

I'll have your love
I'll obtain your love.

(I got to have you)

I need your love
I require your love.

(I need your love)

I want your love
I long for your love.

(I want you)

I'll have your love
I'll obtain your love.

(I got to have you)

I need your love
I require your love.

(I need your love)

I want your love
I long for your love.

(Yeah)

I want your love
I long for your love.

(I want you)

I'll have your love
I'll obtain your love.

(I got to have you)

I need your love
I require your love.

(I need your love)

I want you
I long for you.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nile Rodgers, Bernard Edwards

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01Looking For A New Love5:05

02I Want You7:05

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03Some Kind Of Lover (Dance Remix)4:35

04Friends5:53

05Still A Thrill4:25

06Everything4:16

07Don't You Want Me4:10

08Your Love Keeps Working On Me4:15

09Most Of All4:10

10I'm The One You Need4:21

11Ecstasy (B.Y.C. Remix)7:02

12When A Man Loves A Woman3:25

13Real Love4:21

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Comments from YouTube:

@sulli7714

12y↑104

Jody is one beautiful woman! Man, the ladies from the 80's/early 90's were so amazing! We don't have classy, beautiful singers anymore like Jody Watley, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, En Vogue, Karyn White, Toni Braxton, Chante Moore, etc.

@rayshawnlamarbutler120

2y↑2

And don’t forget a beautiful woman of that era (70s/80s/90s) with a soulful voice…Teena Marie

@aleximalmgren5301

@@rayshawnlamarbutler120 IT all synthetic these days .

@haqahmuqaribu5837

Right on 😂

@qaw8707

True. Where they at now.

@strauqq1

12w↑1

Too Funky and the production is incredible. This whole album was 🔥 🔥 I would play it over and over.

@blakkone4000

14y↑27

Yes! Jody should definitely get more credit. It's not like she hasn't made ANY impact. She is a Grammy nominee AND winner and she had some very Iconic videos such as "Real Love","Friends" and others. To me she was a trailblazer. I still follow her music! I'm a true fan and I don't believe in discarding an artist just because they aren't "in the game" anymore or so to speak. I like to remeber them for the body of work they've created-especially the ones whose influence is so obvious.

@richh650

2y↑20

She is so classy, elegant, smooth, and .... stunning!

@Jamietheroadrunner

14y↑16

Man, I remember her. She was THE most stylish, catchiest, pop/R&B girl around. Even Madonna couldn't touch her. Go Jody!!!!!

@firouz4296

4y↑26

Jody is among the innovators and this video is probably the first „reveal“ of all time!
The moment that dress comes off and she still rocks the leotard with class and style is everything 💕

@MrKevin619ism

14y↑8

Jody was "that" girl. When she was a part of the trio Shalamar she was a standout. On the solo tip she was a cold beast. She was unique, innovative, a great dancer as well as a fashion icon and she served you dinner with an appetizer. She was every gay guys BFF !

@Tommyseger7

7y↑49

Jody Watley is still the Best!!! Her Music ROCKS!! Timeless!!!

@araynahamilton1085

3y↑1

Yup

@freakdaddydog

11y↑35

Man, I love this woman. Love her voice, her moves, her looks.

@selenafanparasiempre

12y↑6

I have to totally agree with tlover1062. Jody Watley does not get the recognition she deserves in the industry. She has true talent and is the total package.

@brianpearson3540

43w↑4

Why is she NOT in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?!

@KnowTrentTimoy

2y↑13

An under rated song. Great video and choreography.

@tlover1062

14y↑7

This sister STILL HAS NOT received the credit for her contribution to and R&B, nor her talent. THE GIRL IS STILL THE HOTTEST OUT THERE!!!

@keithcoates2833

35w

Good song from an old man of 61. I like it😊

@Rtorresc4v

3y↑12

Omg. Timeless. True talent. Still a huge fan. I still play “Everything”. When music actually moved you. Thanks Jody for gracing the world with your gift.

@deewoo2776

2y↑4

1991 was a good year for Miss Jody Watley. Love her ❤

@mortinsprocessor

13y↑5

i heard this song on the radio some days ago, i had to hurrup and get home and find it on here...THANKS, YOUTUBE...OMG! can't thank you enough!!!

@paulbradley705

2y↑3

Seduced so many to this.

@JellyBean2144

14y↑4

Only Jody can do this song justice. This video is classic. And Jody is simply the best.

@EdgarGarcia-qh5nk

3y↑7

this song rocked my brains in the early of 1992! the sexiest one i have ever heard.

@reformer6666

5y↑3

This is a star...sings, dances and entertains! Oh, and I say pure beauty? Get it Jody!!!

@geraldobarbosa461

5y↑17

Jody Watley is still the Best! Great Singer.

@Merle1987

5y↑11

She comes across as natural, sexy, classy, intelligent, and talented. This song is so seductive.

@kennethrobinson6738

4y↑10

Totally miss these types of vocals! Jody had that voice!!

@naphtalite

3y↑4

Baby making songs like this, I love!

@ptoyman

4y↑4

Lawd have mercy!! There’s no one like her!

@thomasschmidt9780

4y↑8

... Jody is the one and only soul queen on this planet🌎❤️👑

@MrKevin619ism

12y↑3

"Jody" was bad to the bone, back in the day. A definite trendsetter !

@itmustbelove08

8y↑45

My favorite Jody Watley song.

@randysangha5990

8y↑6

next to real love, this is the jam!

@Jhud72

5y↑1

Randy Sangha Jody’s “Everything” was 🔥

@kristineilochi4615

5y↑1

“Everything” is my favorite song by her. “I Want You” is second.

@vangoghmatisse1

13y↑4

LOVE THE BEAUTIFUL JODY, FASHION ICON!!!!!

@ronrico5001

2y↑2

She worked this damn video ❤️....even better, then I remember ❤️

@danoncrawford6794

4y↑6

This is my favorite song to perform! Jody is Everything honey! Yaaas! 💋

@nirmaladrieskens4338

40w↑2

Love it❤❤❤

@lakiahaughton3613

4y↑3

Yasss I LOVVVVE me sum Jody Watley & I've always have since I was younger & Now u can CLEARLY see &/or tell where these Now female singers get their Sudden ideas from, js👈🏽👀but Ms. JW been singing & dancing with Shalamar since the early 80's & a dancer on Soul Train for many years & she once said that she CAN dance for 7 hours WITHOUT getting tired & She's BeYouTiFul & has SOOO much Natural talent & Energy & she Should be recognized for ALL OF THAT FORREAL!!!🤎🎙🎶💪🏽💁🏽‍♀️🤎💥🔥🔥🔥🔥💞💞💞💞🤘🏽😘❤❤❤😘

@arsenjaho8069

15w↑1

The most underrated artist of all times! She got everything to be called one of the greatest artists. She looked a lot like Sade , but Sade took all the fame. Also she sounded like Janet Jackson mixed with Paula Abdul, but they took all the fame too. I dont know why?😮

@brothercinnamon2479

13w↑1

Record company executives changing hands which led to poor promotion etc

@3912James

17w

I remember watching this video either in late 1991/early 1992 and said "DAMN!!!" ❤❤❤❤

@tita4ewa

13y↑4

So sultry and classy. That voice and style and R&B flavor. Ms. Watley is cut from a different cloth from the gals in R&B today.

@patrickmiller1834

4y↑5

Still slamming how many years later? What female superstar of today can do this?

@lovervights

7y↑2

I remember watching this video with a group of people and someone said that Jody looks really strong in this video... thumbs up if you agree.

@ismailtroxler1

8y↑16

I always loved me some Jodey Watley! Unfortunately, I was ten or eleven when this song came out, and NEVER knew who sang it, nor was I aware that there was a music video! Brings me back to an early junior high crush. She was cute! My search is over!

@MetalHockeyHead

50w↑2

I was nearing five years old when I first heard the song in December 1991. On the 10th of that month I turned five. Saw the music video for it and still couldn’t figure out who sang it. In 2006 at the age of 19, I bought Jody’s greatest hits album. Heard it again, and fell in love with it all over again.

I’ll never tire of this seductive song

@keithdixon2054

4y↑3

My Bucket list dancin wit Jody 2020

@vangoghmatisse1

12y↑3

JODY IS GORGEOUS!!!!!

@joannehines7806

2y↑4

Love this video!! Coincidentally, this is the first time I've seen this video & just left the pharmacy & was participating in one of my favorite pastimes: sniffing candles!! 💘 🎶

@felixmeow660

1y↑3

I loved this song..and the album is one of my favorites

@richardvallee109

8y↑12

One of her best songs, love the video, just saw it for the first time

@16Sirens

20w↑1

Jody's talent created this ❤ mystique within her artistry: she delivers with tasteful intent within her talent. Her voice, moves and smooth approach just lands her that underrated recognition 👏🏽 👌🏽 💃🏽🎶🫶🏾🤩❤️

@tommymagnusson

3y↑2

So beautiful Jody. She rock

@valeriemaddox866

6y↑5

I've been jamming with JODY FOREVER, SHE IS INFINTLY FLY & ONE OF THE BEST🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥✊🏿💟

@mikeywarfaire

3y↑3

God, I miss the New Jack Swing era!🔥🔥🔥

@leonpzambrano

7y↑27

I literally listen to #IWantYou everyday. From the shower to driving(Non-Creeper'ish). Absolutely Love It. #Wattage⚡💯💜

@JG4Germany

6y↑3

If its going to be a song.. this one is a timeless jam!

@honeybee2356

Daammm Rrright I feel that way about my husband💓💘💜

@bvw1981

11y↑3

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@cronb2009

4y↑4

I’m here at the end of 2019.. Jody was BACK! I remember the world premiere on Video Soul

@peteypr71

11y↑7

This was probably my favorite song of hers and did not do that well...however, me and my homegirl would jam out to this all the time!!

@lorenzacoleman690

6y↑1

Petrich Tolliver my favorite Jody Watley song too. You have excellent taste.

@TheHustlehustle09

12y↑5

GO Jody! I want yall to know she was in her early 30's in this video, she aint never lost her sex appeal

@kpitt1204

14y↑1

Jody! Jody! JODY! She is just baaaaaaad!

@bettymiller3999

5y↑16

Now i see where Beyonce got her inspiration...TIMELESS!!!🔥🔥🔥

@brothercinnamon2479

the leotard for sure

@cronb2009

14y↑22

there is no other video like this!!!! com'on video soul flashback!!!! lol

@laureharper7335

So many wonderful memories!

@mariefloyd6174

Oh God yes, I looooooovvvved me some video soul.

@DARLENEIAM

32w

One of the Sexiets song and video from back in the day. Word, on The 4Real.

@360Warlock

7y↑5

My All TIME!! favorite Jody Watley song

@keithdixon2054

6y↑3

Get Em ....Jody

@user-zb9gz4pz4q

Jody watley invented how to style and wear the perfect ponytail

@mochagoddess24

8y↑4

all in elementary I was singing this song 😍😍😍

@ismailtroxler1

8y↑2

I can relate! 😄

@TheBigdaddy45able

11y↑4

This is a great song,and it's both sexy and sensual.Jody is a good good artist,1991 was a good year musically.

@antoniodaniels1306

5y↑4

Yes indeed she's Gorgeous 😍

@DARLENEIAM

8y↑5

I USED TO ROCK THIS JOINT BACK IN COLLEGE. CONCORDIA COLLEGE, SELMA, AL. I PUT THAT ON EVERYTHING: MS WATLEY, U R TRUELY LOVED.

@mikex3578

7y↑1

DARLENEIAM

@bigwill9421

3y↑5

Still Banging In 2020!!!

@honeegrrl

13y↑3

Bow down to Ms. Watley, she's is still hot to this date!!!!!!

@shaneeka81

14y↑3

this has been one of my favorites since i was seven

@brianpearson3540

3y↑1

Always gorgeous 🌹

@alesiawilliams1371

8y↑32

Flawless!!! The remix of this song is epic. Used to have it on cassette.

@ricardotovar7876

What's the name of the remix?

@nicholasasberry2639

49w

I love how intricate this choreography is ! ! ! So sensual, so subtle, so fierce! Nothing but love, Ms. Jody! ❤❤

@reginawhite2536

2y↑2

This is the jam

@andrewwing7888

8y↑8

When her music started to change Still great

@darknessislight3689

2y↑1

The first time I heard this 😃 Roanoke Virginia ❤️ The Park (Salem Ave) I went out and bought it the next day. ☺️ 90’s ruled 😜

@DevaNeeramanii

12y↑13

Oh Goddess!! Her body is wicked-fiyah! in this vid.

@mylesmulenga-uz6gd

1y↑1

First time listening to this song and I already love it.

@mardigras33

2y↑2

Yes!!! Yes!!! Yes!!! Love this song 🎵

@firouz256

Supermodel looks and iconic fashion!
I love me some Jody! This was recorded when Beyonce was 8 years old!
She later also did a Fosse tribute!

@Zeebo89

2y↑2

30 yrs on and I STILL know this entire routine thru n thru

@madonnagm

12y↑3

STUNNING, AMAZING, BRILLIANT :)

@tyltye

12y↑1

Its just that they dont know any better. B is in her own and she always acknowledges the Singers dancers artists who came long before her. She is well aware these female artist broke down doors for her to come on in and enjoy. And i am sure she is returning the favor how ever she can.

@quincybrownosama3773

8y↑2

My Favorite song of all time. Love Jody Watley biggest fan, Dutch of York, Quincy Jon Osama II

@scotttaylor9756

6y↑3

Excellent music....x

@regcart

6y↑11

I frigging LOVE this video by Jody Watley...So sultry and sexy just exudes THE TRUTH!!

@popetzm1

3y↑2

Still listening to this untouchable classic song in 2021 August 6th

@FRANK19821000

11y↑12

this was first but also En Vogue and Romantic by Karyn are amazin´and good songs too

@CavalierNSN

19w↑1

"Now that's a cup of fine..." - James Evans

@blakkone4000

14y↑2

@jilberia86 I thought I was the only one who saw the connection!!! Beyonce' does give me Jody Watley sometimes as well as Vanessa Williams. She was born in "81 so that gave her plenty of time to absorb all these phenomenal women of the 80's and 90's! She channels them all well IMHO.

@sexyaz1

6y↑78

U can clearly see where Beyoncé got the Give Me Bodied video idea from!

@torresongs2

5y↑12

Kevin Wingate no she was inspired by Bob Fosse and so was Jody Watley

@honeybee2356

4y↑1

Yup!

@bcarlosd

https://youtu.be/mcrZIK3gqbU

@andrethomas6411

100% FACTS

@sexyaz1

@@torresongs2 Thanks for the info …I never seen this until Jody did it in the early 90’s that’s why it looks like Bee got the concept from her!

@kimberlywalters7592

3y↑1

This video and song is hot! 🔥 🔥 🔥 Love it ❤!!

@mickeychar32

5y↑1

Queen 👑 Jody still love those candles 🕯 👌

@D.Anderson

8y↑20

1991 lawd Jody wasfyne

@mochagoddess24

5y↑2

Come on Jody..i remember being in the second grade singing this song

@triplethreat813

7y↑8

I love this Song

@lionheartroar3104

JOdy is gorgeous

@AngelDommeX

4y↑4

I remember I had this on tape..sadly all those artist wasnt big as Mariah Carey. When Mariah came out as an artist, everyone is about Mariah that time....But I love this song. so 90s

@3t-sm954

2y↑1

Classic Lady Love ❤ music 🎶 🎵 ❤

@byromania

14y↑10

Classy and sexy written all over this one!! Jodi tore it up!! If she hadn't performed this one though, En Vogue would have been all over it!!

@TanyaandAdrianObungu

6y↑7

2018 still the bomb! 🔥🔥🔥🔥👌

@keithdixon2054

6y↑2

Super STAR...

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