I Wanna Know
Josh Woodward Lyrics


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What's your favorite color?
Why does summer make you sad?
Do you crave the snow?
Where did you get your favorite pair of shoes?
Oh, I wanna know

All the things that make you sing
And tap your little toes
Oh, I wanna know

Did you cry when your father said goodbye?
Did he leave a note?
Do you scream when you wake up from a dream?
Oh, I wanna know

I want to hear between your ears
And swim inside your brain
Oh, I wanna know

I want to know the thin and thick
What makes you smile, what makes you tick
I want to know what gets you out of bed

Yeah, you're a mystery to me
And I'm not asking for the key
But I hope that you will let me in the door

Would you run if I told you you're the one?
Would you stay or go?
Could it be you've been waiting here for me?
Oh, I wanna know

Don't make me wait, just tell me straight
Before I have to go




Oh, I wanna know
Oh, I wanna know

Overall Meaning

The song "I Wanna Know" by Josh Woodward is a beautiful and emotional track that talks about a person's desire to know everything about someone they care about. The lyrics are filled with questions that express curiosity and a need for deeper understanding of the other person. The song starts with simple questions like "What's your favorite color?" and "Where did you get your favorite pair of shoes?" but then goes on to tackle more profound emotions like losing a father, having vivid dreams, and feeling a sense of purpose. The lyrics also express fear about being rejected or not being fully accepted, which is something many people have experienced at some point in their lives. The last verse is particularly heartfelt as the singer wonders if the other person could be their soulmate and asks, "Would you run if I told you you're the one? Would you stay or go? Could it be you've been waiting here for me? Oh, I wanna know."


Overall, "I Wanna Know" is a beautiful and engaging song that everyone can relate to on some level. It's a powerful reminder that no matter how hard we try, there will always be mysteries in life and relationships that we may never fully understand. However, the desire to know and be known is what makes us human, and it's something worth cherishing and pursuing.


Line by Line Meaning

What's your favorite color?
I am curious about your personal preferences and what brings you joy.


Why does summer make you sad?
I am interested in the emotions that certain seasons evoke in you and what memories or experiences contribute to those feelings.


Do you crave the snow?
I want to understand your desires and the things that excite you.


Where did you get your favorite pair of shoes?
I am intrigued by the story behind the things you cherish and the significance they have to you.


Oh, I wanna know
I am eager to gain a deeper understanding of who you are and the things that make you unique.


All the things that make you sing
I want to know the experiences and emotions that bring you happiness and make you feel alive.


And tap your little toes
I am interested in the small details that bring you joy and make you smile.


Did you cry when your father said goodbye?
I want to know the painful experiences in your life and how they have shaped you as a person.


Did he leave a note?
I am interested in the specific details and circumstances surrounding your past experiences and how they have affected you.


Do you scream when you wake up from a dream?
I want to understand your fears and the things that scare you the most.


I want to hear between your ears
I am curious about your thoughts and the things that occupy your mind.


And swim inside your brain
I want to understand your thought processes and perspectives on life.


I want to know the thin and thick
I want to know everything about you, both the good and the bad.


What makes you smile, what makes you tick
I am interested in the things that bring you joy and the things that motivate and inspire you.


I want to know what gets you out of bed
I am interested in your passions and the things that drive you to succeed in life.


Yeah, you're a mystery to me
I find you fascinating and want to understand you on a deeper level.


And I'm not asking for the key
I am not demanding access to your most personal and private information.


But I hope that you will let me in the door
I am hoping you will be open to sharing and building a deeper connection with me.


Would you run if I told you you're the one?
I am curious about your feelings towards me and whether you see a future together.


Would you stay or go?
I am wondering whether you have the same level of interest in me and whether you are willing to pursue a relationship with me.


Could it be you've been waiting here for me?
I am hopeful that we are meant to be together and that our connection is not purely coincidental.


Don't make me wait, just tell me straight
I am expressing my desire for honesty and transparency in our relationship.


Before I have to go
I do not want to miss the opportunity to know you on a deeper level before it is too late.


Oh, I wanna know
I am eager to gain a deeper understanding of who you are and the things that make you unique.




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