Ilus' music career started at the age of four, when she began performing major roles in children's musicals across Estonia. Having gained a lot of performing experience at any early age, Ilus released her self-titled debut album Maarja in 1996, achieving reasonable success in her home country. Although the album made her known within her country, true national success would not come until the Eurolaul event later on that year. Ilus would perform two songs in the Eurolaul, "Kaelakee Hääl" and "Kummalisel Teel", the former a duet with Ivo Linna. The duet would ultimately win the competition, and she would go onto finish 5th in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996. The exposure from competing in Eurovision would ultimately make Geffen Records notice the young Ilus, signing her for her first international album release.
Meanwhile, Ilus entered the Eurolaul again in 1997, winning with the solo "Keelatud Maa". Ilus would eventually finish 8th in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997. The result helped to further solidify her popularity in Estonia, making her second album First In Line an instant success there when released on August 25, 1998. The album, which was Ilus' first effort entirely in English, was also released internationally, topping album charts in Japan and receiving considerable airplay in Germany, Sweden, Norway and Denmark. The success of the album made her, at the time, Estonia's most successful popular music artist ever. Ilus would not achieve the same success when she tried to break through into the American mainstream, though, with the album essentially failing to make any impact on the Billboard charts. Ilus would also release the mostly Estonian language album Kaua Veel later on in 1998, with the album winning her the Estonian Female Singer of the Year award. In 1999 she also became a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF.
Ilus' next album would be City Life in 2001, which again achieved reasonable success in Estonia. The album would not, however, repeat the international success of First In Line. Following the release of City Life, Ilus' international popularity faded a little, although she still remained a notable celebrity in Estonia. Ilus would enter the Melodifestivalen of 2003 in Sweden with the song "He is Always On My Mind", although she would be eliminated at the semi-final stage. The appearance in Melodifestivalen helped to re-establish Ilus in Sweden a little, but the release of the song as a single (and release of a modified version of City Life, with the song as the first track) was a commercial failure.
Ilus would enter Eurolaul for the third time in 2004, performing the self-written "Homme", but she would ultimately finish in 4th place. Since 2004 Ilus has worked on smooth jazz projects, working with the club jazz band Hinkus and performing vocals on Tõnu Raadik's Flow of Dreams album. She also recorded a duet with the Latvian pop singer Lauris Reiniks in 2005, with the song becoming a hit in both Estonia and Latvia.
All I Want Is You
Maarja Lyrics
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That's about as far as I
I'm ready to go I'd try to take it slow
You talk and talk about trust
Making me feel that I must
Please don't make me cross that line
All I'm asking for is a little time
Baby I'm not ready yet
All I want is you
Please don't talk me about losing faith
I just thing it's worth a wait
All I want is you
I wanna hear you say don't worry
There's no rush and there's no hurry
I wonder what you think about
After leaving you last night
I can't get those words out of my mind
You wanted me to stay
I felt like running away
Please why can't you understand?
All I'm asking for is a little time
Wait a little for me - time
Baby I'm not twenty yet
I hear your voice on the radio
I see your face everywhere I go
When I'm awake when I'm asleep
You're in my dream, you're all I see
Baby all I want is you
I turn around
I can't believe it's true
I look into the mirror - I see you
Only one I think about is you my baby
It doesn't really matter what I do
The only one I think about is you
You're the only one
The only one I think about is you
All I Want is You is a romantic and emotional song by Estonian singer Maarja. The song is about exploring the complex emotions of wanting to be with someone but also needing time to sort out one’s emotions and insecurities. The lyrics are narrated by someone who is looking for reassurance and patience from their lover as they are not ready to take their relationship to the next level. The singer wants to go slow and not rush into anything, while the lover desperately wants to take the relationship forward. The lyrics capture the fears, anxieties, and uncertainties that come with falling in love.
The singer is conflicted between their desire to be with the lover and their need to take the relationship slow. They find it overwhelming to trust someone and are afraid to cross a line. They want their lover to assure them that they can wait and be patient, but also not to talk about losing faith. The song beautifully portrays the complexities of relationships and the emotional turmoil that it can bring in our lives.
Overall, All I Want Is You is a beautiful and soulful song that captures the essence of love and relationships. It is an emotional journey that oscillates between hope and despair, but in the end, it affirms the power of love and the beauty of exploring it with patience and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Giving you a kiss in the dark
I want to show you my affection in private
That's about as far as I
I don't want to rush intimacy
I'm ready to go I'd try to take it slow
I'm willing to be patient and move at a comfortable pace
You talk and talk about trust
You keep emphasizing the importance of trust in a relationship
Making me feel that I must
You are pressuring me to trust you immediately
Please don't make me cross that line
Please don't pressure me into doing something I'm not ready for
All I'm asking for is a little time
I am requesting patience and understanding
Wait a little for me - time
Please give me some space to figure things out
Baby I'm not ready yet
I'm not emotionally prepared for this
All I want is you
I only desire you
Please don't talk me about losing faith
Please don't bring up the possibility of losing trust
I just thing it's worth a wait
I believe it's worth being patient for our relationship to grow
I wanna hear you say don't worry
I need reassurance that you're willing to wait for me
There's no rush and there's no hurry
We have plenty of time to get to know each other
I wonder what you think about
I am curious about your thoughts and feelings
After leaving you last night
After spending time with you recently
I can't get those words out of my mind
I can't stop thinking about what was said
You wanted me to stay
You expressed a desire for me to spend more time with you
I felt like running away
I felt overwhelmed and wanted to escape the situation
Please why can't you understand?
I need you to empathize with my reluctance
Baby I'm not twenty yet
I'm still young and figuring things out
I hear your voice on the radio
I perceive your voice in everyday life
I see your face everywhere I go
I am reminded of you constantly
When I'm awake when I'm asleep
You are present in my conscious and subconscious thoughts
You're in my dream, you're all I see
You are the focus of my dreams and aspirations
Baby all I want is you
You are the only one I desire
I turn around
I look around
I can't believe it's true
I am amazed that you are real
I look into the mirror - I see you
I find similarities between us
Only one I think about is you my baby
I only think about you, my love
It doesn't really matter what I do
No matter what I do, I can't stop thinking about you
You're the only one
You are the only one I want
The only one I think about is you
You are the only thing on my mind
Contributed by Sydney M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.