Want You
Mariah Carey feat. Eric Benét Lyrics
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I want you baby
Oh so bad
It's just the feeling
That comes over me
I had a crush on you
Painstakingly I
You probably always knew
But I was timid like a child
Inhibited and way too shy
I'd glance but
Then avert my eyes
All twisted up in my desire
But I am not that girl today
Ain't a lot of time for games
I've waited and
I've waited now
It's time for me to tell you
'Bout the way
It's just they way
I want you baby
Oh so bad
Every night and everyday
Must we hesitate
It's just the feeling
That comes over me
I cannot alleviate
Please don't make me wait
It's just the way
I want you baby
Oh so bad
Every night and everyday
Baby I
Was so into you
Now I wonder why
I never pursued
You the way I wanted to
Kiss me and touch me and
Immerse your love in mine
I'll keep unraveling
As we explore
Our fantasies tonight
(Tell me what you like)
(Now show me
What you like)
It's just the way
I want you baby
So bad
Every night and everyday
Must we hesitate
It's just the feeling
That comes over me
I cannot alleviate
Please don't make me wait
In Mariah Carey feat. Eric Benét's song "Want You," the lyrics revolve around the singer's feeling of wanting someone she's had a crush on, but has been too timid and shy to express her desires to, until now. She's been waiting for the right time to reveal her feelings to the person and is now ready to pursue a romantic relationship. The lyrics express her intense desire to be with this person and the frustration she feels at having to wait for the right moment to express her feelings.
The lyrics use metaphors to show the singer's feelings, such as "It's just the feeling that comes over me, I cannot alleviate. Please don't make me wait." This line shows that the singer is overwhelmed with emotion and cannot control her feelings anymore. She feels the intensity of her desire to be with this person every day, and it's just the way she wants them.
Line by Line Meaning
It's just the way
The reason why I feel this way
I want you baby
I desire you in a romantic way
Oh so bad
I crave you deeply and strongly
It's just the feeling
I have a strong emotion that I cannot explain
That comes over me
This intense feeling that I have
I had a crush on you
I had strong feelings of attraction for you
Painstakingly I
With great effort, I
Would conceal the truth
I would hide my true feelings
You probably always knew
You were likely aware of my feelings
But I was timid like a child
I was shy and lacked confidence
Inhibited and way too shy
I was hesitant and not confident enough to express my feelings
I'd glance but
I would look at you quickly but
Then avert my eyes
I would look away immediately after looking at you
All twisted up in my desire
I felt conflicted and tangled in my feelings of wanting you
But I am not that girl today
Now I am more confident and willing to express my feelings
Ain't a lot of time for games
I am not interested in playing games or wasting time
I've waited and
I have been patient and
I've waited now
I have waited a long time and now
It's time for me to tell you
Now is the time for me to express my feelings to you
'Bout the way
About how I feel
Every night and everyday
All the time, constantly
Must we hesitate
Do we need to be indecisive or uncertain
Please don't make me wait
Please do not delay or postpone this any longer
Baby I
My dear
Was so into you
I was deeply attracted to you
Now I wonder why
Now I am questioning why
I never pursued
I never acted on my feelings or made a move
Kiss me and touch me and
I want you to kiss and touch me and
Immerse your love in mine
Let us share our love and emotions deeply and completely
I'll keep unraveling
I will continue to reveal myself and my feelings
As we explore
As we discover and experience
Our fantasies tonight
Our dreams and desires for tonight
(Tell me what you like)
(Please share with me what you enjoy)
(Now show me
(Now demonstrate for me
What you like)
What you delight in)
So bad
Intensely
I cannot alleviate
I cannot reduce or relieve
Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARIAH CAREY, JAMES QUENTON WRIGHT, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, TERRY STEVEN LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@617kenny
It's just the way I want you baby
Oh so bad
It's just the feeling that comes over me
I had a crush on you
Painstakingly I
Would conceal the truth
You probably always knew
But I was timid like a child
Inhibited and way too shy
I'd glance but then avert my eyes
All twisted up in my desire
But I am not that girl today
Ain't a lot of time for games
I've waited and I've waited now
It's time for me to tell you
'Bout the way
It's just they way I want you baby
Oh so bad
Every night and everyday
Must we hesitate
It's just the feeling that comes over me
I cannot alleviate
Please don't make me wait
It's just the way I want you baby
Oh so bad
Every night and everyday
Baby I
Was so into you
Now I wonder why
I never pursued
You the way I wanted to
Kiss me and touch me and
Immerse your love in mine
I'll keep unraveling
As we explore our fantasies tonight
(Tell me what you like)
(Now show me what you like)
It's just the way I want you baby
So bad
Every night and everyday
Must we hesitate
It's just the feeling that comes over me
I cannot alleviate
Please don't make me wait
[Repeat]
@ralphstuartjenkins1228
I love all of Mariah's music but this song is by far my most favorite from all her music.
@djsmith37z
They sound so good together.
@harmonymillar8321
Agreed
@misterbee66
Yes, they do. I looooove this song.
@kennra3982
OMG one of my favorite Mariah & Eric Benet songs. A throwback and nod to that 80's S.O.S. Band & Loose Ends sound! I love it!!! Much respect to Jam & Lewis and Nick Martinelli for that unmistakable sound. Peace y'all💯❤️
@michalmazurewicz7240
Such a great song!!! It should have been a single!!! 💖🔥 #justiceforglitter
@oradahh
Une chanson réellement enchanteresse 💜
Ce duo est juste parfait ✨
Et c'est album incroyable 💜
@naph8189
fell in love w this song the first time I heard it which was when I was about 12 years old. cant ever get over it.
@lavondacheromiah6445
Me too
@truthbtold8088
Same!