"We came very close into doing something with Bjork and with Tom Waits. But Bjork’s probably too similar to the Massive Attack sound." -Robert Del Naja (3D)
I Want You
Massive Attack and Bjork Lyrics
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I, yi yi yi
I, yi yi yi
I, yi yi yi
I want you the right way
I want you, but I want you to want me too
Want you to want me baby
Da da, da da, da da da
I'll give you all the love I want in return
But half a love is all I feel, sweet darling
It's too bad, it's just too sad
You don't want me no more
But I'm gonna change your mind
Some way, somehow
I want you the right way
I want you, but I want you to want me too
Want you to want me baby
Just like I want you
Da da, da da, da da da
One way love is just a fantasy
To share is precious, pure and fair
Don't play with something you should cherish for life
Oh baby, don't you want to care?
Ain't it lonely out there?
I want you the right way
I want you, but I want you to want me too
Want you to want me baby
Just like I want you
I want you the right way
I want you, but I want you to want me too
Want me baby, just like I want you
Da da, da da, da da da
I want you, the right way
Want me baby
Don't play with something you should cherish for life
The song "I Want You" by Massive Attack and Bjork is a captivating tune that expresses the strong desire to be desired. The repeated chant of "I, yi yi yi" creates a hypnotic rhythm that lulls the listener into a meditative state. The opening lines of the song are an announcement of the singer's intentions: "I want you the right way." This implies that there is a wrong way to want someone, perhaps in a selfish or irresponsible manner. The singer goes on to say that they want the other person to want them as well, creating a reciprocal desire.
The chorus is a repeated plea for the other person to want the singer in the same way, "Just like I want you." The line "I'll give you all the love I want in return" is a promise of mutual affection. However, the song takes a sad turn as the singer realizes that the other person does not want them anymore. The lines "It's too bad, it's just too sad, you don't want me no more" express a feeling of rejection and loss.
The singer is determined to change the other person's mind, saying "I'm gonna change your mind, some way, somehow." The line "One way love is just a fantasy" expresses the idea that a one-sided love cannot last. The singer urges the other person not to play with something they should cherish for life.
All in all, "I Want You" is a powerful love song that expresses the intense desire to be wanted by another person. The repeated chants and hypnotic rhythm of the song make it a memorable and emotional listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I, yi yi yi
Expressing excitement and anticipation for what's to come.
I want you the right way
Desiring a romantic relationship with the person in question that is built on trust, understanding, and mutual respect.
I want you, but I want you to want me too
Yearning for the other person to reciprocate the same level of passion and interest in a relationship.
Want you to want me baby
Expressing the desire for the other person to have genuine feelings of attraction and affection.
Just like I want you
Stating that the feelings of love and attraction are completely mutual and equal.
I'll give you all the love I want in return
Promising to reciprocate the same level of love and affection that is being given.
But half a love is all I feel, sweet darling
Feeling that the love being received is not enough and is only a fraction of what is truly desired.
It's too bad, it's just too sad
Acknowledging the unfortunate reality of the situation and the sadness that comes with it.
You don't want me no more
Realizing that the other person's feelings have changed and they no longer want to be in a romantic relationship.
But I'm gonna change your mind
Being confident in the ability to win back the other person's affections and desire for a relationship.
Some way, somehow
Asserting that no matter what, the desire and effort to win the other person's heart will continue.
One way love is just a fantasy
Believing that a relationship cannot exist on feelings of love and affection only being expressed by one person.
To share is precious, pure and fair
Recognizing the importance of sharing feelings of love and affection with another person in order to build a meaningful and fulfilling relationship.
Don't play with something you should cherish for life
Warning against taking the feelings of love and a relationship for granted and to treat it with the respect and care it deserves.
Oh baby, don't you want to care?
Asking the other person if they still have any feelings of love and care towards the relationship.
Ain't it lonely out there?
Reminding that without love and companionship, life can be a lonely and empty experience.
Want me baby, just like I want you
Repeating the desire for the other person to reciprocate the feelings of love and affection that are being given.
I want you, the right way
Reiterating the desire for a relationship built on trust, understanding, and mutual respect.
Don't play with something you should cherish for life
Warning against taking the feelings of love and a relationship for granted and to treat it with the respect and care it deserves.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON, LEON WARE, ROSIE GAINES, ARTHUR ROSS, MARVIN P. GAYE, JAMES JR. NYX
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@laidback93
I don't usually like covers, but Madonna and Massive Attack killed it with this remix. Timeless in my opinion
@HannahInWashington
❤timeless indeed lidl a lot 🎉❤
@kellyhardyman9509
She is always two steps above the judgemental pricks we call social media❤❤❤
@kellyhardyman9509
She was an A student just like me ,motherless and abandoned
@romanasky6820
I love it.
@ETIENNE8100
This is definitely one of the best Madonna productions,impossible without Massive Attack. Timeless beauty
@laurence.MusicAndSights
MA apporte une intensité dramatique à tout artiste qui s'y prête. Ici Madonna au sommet de sa beauté sans chirurgie et si sensuelle sans vulgarité. Il suffit d'écouter le titre "milk" de Garbage sur une femme perverse manipulatrice tel quel , puis remanié par MA qui nous fait frissonner. D'autres exemples chez Bowie et d'autres grands...
@CrystalCoffin
@@ithinkthefucknotyoutrickas5506 People being the disrespectful a**holes as usual when it comes to Madonna. Every great thing that she does, it's never about her. She can sing in the most beautiful way, and they still act like she doesn't deserve any credit, it's always THE OTHER PEOPLE who receive the praises. Had this been another singer we wouldn't see the same thing happened.
@manialord1699
@@laurence.MusicAndSights are you calling Madonna perverse?
@laurence.MusicAndSights
@@manialord1699 your translator is false. MA brings Madonna a dramatic intensity...Garbage has sung tracks about racissist women like " milk" " you look so fine" love both artists plus Massive attack .she was so gorgeous, in tune with MA s collaboration. Greetings from France