I'd Love You to Want Me
John Holt Lyrics


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When I saw you standing there
I about fell off my chair
And when you moved your mouth to speak
I felt the blood goes to my feet

It took time for me to know
What you tried so not to show
Something in my soul just cried
I see it all in your blue eyes

Baby, I′d love you to want me
The way that I want you
The way that it should be
Baby, you'd love me to want you
The way that I want to
If you′d only let it be

You told yourself years ago
You'd never let your feelings show
The obligation that you made
For the title that you gave

Baby, I'd love you to want me
The way that I want you
The way that it should be
Baby, you′d love me to want you
The way that I want to
If you′d only let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Speaking word wisdom
Let it be, let it be

It took time for me to know
What you tried so not to show
Something in my soul just cried
I see it all in your blue eyes

Baby, I'd love you to want me
The way that I want you
The way that it should be
Baby, you′d love me to want you
The way that I want to
If you'd only let it be

Oh baby, I′d love you to want me
The way that I want you




The way that it should be
Baby

Overall Meaning

The song "I'd Love You to Want Me" by John Holt is a touching and sincere love ballad that expresses a deep longing for reciprocated love. The lyricist paints a vivid picture of their emotions when they first laid eyes on the object of their affection, recounting how they almost fell off their chair upon seeing them. The mere act of the individual speaking caused their blood to rush to their feet, indicating the intense impact that this person has on them. It was not an easy journey for the lyricist to decipher what was going on within the other person's heart – although they tried hard not to, the emotions kept surfacing through their blue eyes. The lyricist pleads with their beloved to allow themselves to accept love with an open heart and hopes that the person will see how much they are loved.


The lyrics convey a depth of feeling that is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever experienced unrequited love or yearned to be loved by someone who is emotionally unavailable. The use of vivid imagery and metaphors paints a clear picture of the emotions being felt, and the vulnerability and sincerity in the vocalist's delivery add further weight to the message conveyed.


Line by Line Meaning

When I saw you standing there
At the sight of you, I was so surprised that I nearly lost my balance


I about fell off my chair
I was so shocked that my reaction was almost physical


And when you moved your mouth to speak
When you opened your mouth to talk, I became even more captivated


I felt the blood goes to my feet
My emotions were so strong that I physically felt the change in my body


It took time for me to know
It was a gradual process for me to understand what you were trying to conceal


What you tried so not to show
You made an effort to keep your true feelings hidden


Something in my soul just cried
My deepest emotions were stirred to the point of causing me grief


I see it all in your blue eyes
Your eyes reveal everything that you are trying to hide


Baby, I'd love you to want me
I desire for you to have the same feelings for me as I have for you


The way that I want you
I am deeply in love with you and want you to love me the same way


The way that it should be
A natural and mutual love should exist between us


You told yourself years ago
You made a conscious decision long ago


You'd never let your feelings show
You resolved to never reveal your true emotions


The obligation that you made
Your commitment to yourself is preventing you from embracing your true feelings


For the title that you gave
You have a label for your position in this relationship that is holding you back


Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
The tension and uncertainty are better left unresolved


Speaking word wisdom
Words of wisdom dictate that sometimes it is best to let things be


It took time for me to know
I needed time to realize what you were truly feeling


If you'd only let it be
If you would allow yourself to be open to love, things could be different


Oh baby, I?d love you to want me
I am deeply, truly in love with you and wish you felt the same




Writer(s): La Voie Roland Kent

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