I Want You to Want Me
KSM Lyrics


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Hey!
(Hey)

I want you to want me
I need you to need me
I'd love you to love me
I'm begging you to beg me
I want you to want me
I need you to need me
I'm begging you to beg me

Shine up your old brown shoes
Put on a brand new shirt
Get home early from work
If you say that you love me

Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I
See you crying?
Oh, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I
See you crying?
Feelin' all alone without a friend
You know you feel like dyin'
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I
See you crying?

I want you to want me, yeah
I need you to need me
Oh, I'd love you to love me
I'm begging you to beg me

Shine up your old brown shoes
Put on a brand new shirt
Get home early from work
If you say that you love me, oh

Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I
See you crying?
(Crying)
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I
See you crying?
Feelin' all alone without a friend
You know you feel like dyin'
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I
See you crying?

I want you to want me
I need you to need me
Oh, I'd love you to love me
I'm begging you to beg me

I want you to want me
I said
I want you to want me
I want you to want me




I said
I want you

Overall Meaning

The song "I Want You to Want Me" by KSM is a cover of the original song by Cheap Trick. The lyrics express the desire of the singer for their love interest to reciprocate their feelings. The repetition of the same phrases throughout the song emphasizes the urgency and intensity of the singer's desire.


The first verse begins with the singer stating "I want you to want me," emphasizing the importance of the other person's desire for them. The second line, "I need you to need me," speaks to their own deep desire and longing for the other person's love. The third line, "I'd love you to love me," further emphasizes this desire for love and affection. The repeated line "I'm begging you to beg me" speaks to the desperation and urgency of the singer's desire.


The second verse speaks to the singer's attempts to win over their love interest. They suggest shining up their shoes, putting on a new shirt, and coming home early from work as ways to show their commitment and dedication. The lines "Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you crying?" and "feeling all alone without a friend, you know you feel like dying" show the singer is aware of the other person's emotions and is willing to be there for them.


Ultimately, the chorus repeats the desire for the other person to want and need the singer, emphasizing their undeniable need for love and affection.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey!
I am trying to get your attention


I want you to want me
I desire for you to have an attraction toward me


I need you to need me
I have a yearning to be indispensable to you


I'd love you to love me
I have a strong affection for you and wish for it to be mutual


I'm begging you to beg me
I am pleading with you to express your adoration for me


Shine up your old brown shoes
I am suggesting that you put effort into your appearance


Put on a brand new shirt
I am suggesting that you dress nicely for me


Get home early from work
I am asking you to prioritize spending time with me


If you say that you love me
I am hoping to hear you express your love for me


Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I
I am reminding you of past times we shared


See you crying?
I am asking if you were upset during those past times


Feelin' all alone without a friend
I am acknowledging that you may have been lonely


You know you feel like dyin'
I am recognizing how terrible that feeling can be


I want you to want me, yeah
I really want you to desire me


I said
I am emphasizing my statement


I want you to want me
I desire for you to have an attraction toward me




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Rick Nielsen

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Comments from YouTube:

River Phlegethon

Nothing will ever beat Cheap Trick's original version, but this is a really great cover of the song. Lots of energy. I also like that the drummer is wearing a tie...just as Bun E. Carlos did.

Max Stemple

Yep, it's a catchy tune.

Casandra Angel

I love their songs gosh it reminds me when i was in high school back in 2010 . dose anyone know if they have a instagram please let me know their music ROCKS!!!!!!😃👍

bean

they do have instagram fortunately

Maddy Jackson

I remember this band as a kid omg

laura cuervo

i feel like I’m the only one who really remembers them??? i always wanna talk about how much i used to love them with someone and no one ever seems to know what im talking about lmao :((

DaPenguinNinja

goin by the views and comments, you aren't the only one who loves the cover song

Dan Camp

KSM 's version is awesome. Wish they were still recording and performing as a group.

Ashley Downer

I wish they would've blown up more, I love this!

Maddie

I miss this band! I knew all there songs! Reminds me of good times

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