I Wanna Know
Joe featuring Mystikal Lyrics
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Alright, oh, oh, oh
It's amazing how you knock me off my feet, hm
Every time you come around me I get weak, oh yeah
Nobody ever made me feel this way, oh
You kiss my lips and then you take my breath away
So I want to know
I want to know what turns you on
I'd like to know (So I can be all that and more)
I'd like to know (I'd like to know what makes you cry)
So I can be the one who always makes you smile
Girl, he never understood what you were worth, hm no
And he never took the time to make it work
(You deserve more loving, girl)
Baby, I'm the kind of man who shows concern, yes I do, oh
Anyway that I can please you let me learn
So I wanna know
I wanna know what turns you on
I wanna know (So I can be all that and more)
I'd like to (I'd like to know what makes you cry)
So (So I can be the one who always makes you smile)
Make you smile, babe
Tell me what I gotta do to please you
Baby, anything you say I'll do
'Cause I only want to make you happy
From the bottom of my heart, it's true
Tell me what I gotta do to please you
Baby, anything you say I'll do
'Cause I only want to make you happy
From the bottom of my heart, it's true
I wish that I could take a journey through your mind, alright
And find emotions that you always try to hide, babe, oh
I do believe that there's a love you want to share, oh, oh
I'll take good care of you, lady, have no fear, oh
So I wanna know
I wanna know what turns you on
I wanna know (So I can be all that and more)
And I'd like to (I'd like to know what makes you cry)
So I can be the one who always makes you smile
Uh tell me, tell me, tell me what I gotta do to please you
Baby, anything you say I'll do
'Cause I only want to make you happy
From the bottom of my heart, it's true
Tell me what I gotta do to please you
Baby, anything you say I'll do
'Cause I only want to make you happy
From the bottom of my heart, it's true
I wanna know what turns you on
I'd like to know, I'd like to know (So I can be all that and more)
(I wanna know) I'd like to know what makes you cry
(So) So I can be the one who always makes you smile
I'd like to know, I wanna know
I wanna know what turns you on
Tell me, girl
Joe featuring Mystikal's song "I Wanna Know" is a soulful track that portrays a man's desperate want to understand his lover's needs and desires, so he can fulfill them. From the very start, the lyrics paint a picture of pure ecstasy when his lover is around. The singer is so in love with his lover that the mere sight of her makes him feel weak. The emotional depth is palpable as he confesses that no one has ever made him feel the way she does.
The chorus of the song "I wanna know what turns you on, so I can be all that and more" highlights the singer's determination to do whatever it takes to please his lover. He wants to know what makes her happy as he loves to see her smile. The second verse of the song explains how the singer wants to shower his lover with love and care, which the previous man in her life didn't provide. He wants to learn everything about her so he can fulfill all her desires.
The bridge of the song, "I do believe that there's a love you want to share, oh, oh, I'll take good care of you lady, have no fear, oh," shows the singer's confidence in his love for his lady. He is assuring her that he is here to take care of her, just as she deserves. Throughout the song, the lyrics reinforce the singer's need to know everything about his lover to keep her happy.
Line by Line Meaning
It's amazing how you knock me off my feet, hm
You have an incredible effect on me that leaves me in awe
Every time you come around me I get weak, oh yeah
Your presence has a powerful hold on me
Nobody ever made me feel this way, oh
I've never experienced anything like this before
You kiss my lips and then you take my breath away
Your kiss is so powerful that it takes my breath away
So I want to know
I'm eager to learn more about you
I want to know what turns you on
I'm curious about what excites and pleases you
I'd like to know (So I can be all that and more)
I want to learn more about you so I can be the best partner and fulfill your needs
I'd like to know (I'd like to know what makes you cry)
I'm interested in discovering what makes you upset or emotional
So I can be the one who always makes you smile
I want to be the person who brings you happiness and joy always
Girl he never understood what you were worth, hm no
Your previous partner never appreciated or valued you enough
And he never took the time to make it work
He didn't put in effort to make your relationship successful
(You deserve more loving, girl)
You are deserving of a better, more loving partner
Baby, I'm the kind of man who shows concern, yes I do, oh
I am a caring and attentive partner
Anyway that I can please you let me learn
I am open and willing to learn how to make you happy
Tell me what I gotta do to please you
I'm asking you to communicate your needs and desires to me
Baby anything you say I'll do
I am committed to fulfilling your wishes and making you happy
'Cause I only want to make you happy
My goal is to bring you joy and happiness
From the bottom of my heart, it's true
I truly mean this from the depths of my heart
I wish that I could take a journey through your mind, alright
I desire to understand your thoughts and emotions more deeply
And find emotions that you always try to hide babe, oh
There may be feelings you keep hidden, but I want to know them too
I do believe that there's a love you want to share, oh, oh
I sense that you have love to give and I want to be the one to receive it
I'll take good care of you lady, have no fear, oh
I will be a trustworthy and caring partner who takes care of you
Tell me, tell me, tell me what I gotta do to please you
I'm asking you to communicate your needs to me again
I'd like to know, I'd like to know (So I can be all that and more)
I want to learn more about you so I can be the best partner possible
(I wanna know) I'd like to know what makes you cry
I want to understand what upsets you and comfort you when needed
(So) So I can be the one who always makes you smile
I want to be the one who brings you joy and happiness always
I wanna know what turns you on
I'm curious about what excites and pleases you
Tell me girl
I'm asking you to share your thoughts and feelings with me
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Michele Williams, Jolyon Skinner, Joe Thomas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@clarissawestbrook2203
22 years later and this song is still one of my favorites from him! Him and Mystikal made a deadly duo. Joe is so underrated. I miss '90s and early 2000's R&B!!
@petermercy
sweet years i tell ya
@levelupboxingtv
Facts .. nothing like the 90s
@laditok
2023 STILL BNGINGIN MY SPEAKERS!!!
@ruthfrank8106
It's a shame mystical went the wrong route coz he would've had a ton more hit songs
@jamessowder193
R&B back then was the absolute best! The Weekend got it on lock now though. Late 90's and early 2000's was when I was riding around bumping this shit. Late teens and early 20's. God I feel old lol! Seems like yesterday. 90's and 2000's had the best music hands down! We had 2Pac, Biggie, Nas, DMX, Three 6 Mafia, all at their prime. Eminem and 50 just started. The new generation is so deprived of the best era of music.
@martinplaybook
Joe is criminally underrated...so many hits
@jaydaone2282
Ikr
@progressivelife841
Goated
@michaelmitchell112
Not under rated, just unfortunately before the the streaming/media giant platforms came out.