After Butler's acrimonious split from Suede, he teamed up with ex-Thieves singer McAlmont. They had a bonafide hit in their debut single Yes in 1995, a grandiose pop song. Following the release of the compilation The Sound of McAlmont & Butler, they split acriminously the following year in 1996.
Reconvening in 2001 to record a second album Bring It Back successfully fused Butler's magical guitar, McAlmont's soulful voice, with swooning and swelling Phil Spector girl-band style arrangements. The album disappointed commercially, and an almost-completed 3rd album is still without a label to release it. The song Speed, taken from those third album sessions, was released in 2006 as a download and a limited edition 7" single.
McAlmont then completed a jazz standard-themed solo album; and Butler reunited with Suede partner, Brett Anderson, to form The Tears. They released Here Come the Tears in 2005 to rave reviews. Following this, Butler received great acclaim for his production work on Welsh songstress' Duffy's debut, Rockferry.
If You Want
McAlmont & Butler Lyrics
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Is it good is it pleasing?
Are you well are you free - do you wanna meet?
We can do anything if you want , if you want
We can go any place
We can drift , just go walking
I don't know if you feel the way I feel
Thinking of you talking of you
I thought well why not?
It could be so good
So good
We could stay up all night
We could talk without fighting
I don't know if you feel the way I feel
Do you?
We can do anything if you want
We can do anything if you want
We can do anything if you want
We can do anything if you want
We can do anything if you want
We can do anything if you want
We can do anything if you want
We can do anything if you want
The lyrics of McAlmont & Butler's song If You Want express the feelings of a person who is interested in another and wants to know if they are single and available to meet. The song's mood is filled with hope and anticipation, as the singer expresses their desire to be with the other person, but ultimately leaves the decision up to them. The lyrics portray a sense of freedom and possibility, emphasizing that they are willing to go anywhere, do anything, and talk about anything with the other person if they want to.
The song suggests that the singer has a strong emotional connection with the other person and hopes to deepen that connection through conversation and spending time together. The lyrics convey a message of someone who values communication and having open and honest discussions. They express the desire to stay up all night and talk without fighting, indicating their respect for the other person's thoughts and feelings.
Overall, McAlmont & Butler's song If You Want is a heartfelt and sincere expression of someone's desire for connection and love. The lyrics are filled with optimism and suggest a willingness to take chances in life in the pursuit of happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you with anyone?
Are you currently in a relationship?
Is it good is it pleasing?
Are you happy in your current relationship?
Are you well are you free - do you wanna meet?
Are you available to meet up?
We can do anything if you want , if you want
We can do whatever you're comfortable with, only if you want to.
We can go any place
We can travel to any location that suits us.
We can drift, just go walking
We can walk around aimlessly and enjoy each other's company.
I don't know if you feel the way I feel
I'm not sure if you have the same feelings for me as I do for you.
Thinking of you talking of you
I can't stop thinking about you and talking about you.
I thought well why not?
I thought, why not take a chance and pursue a relationship with you?
It could be so good
We could have a wonderful relationship together.
We could stay up all night
We could spend all night talking and enjoying each other's company.
We could talk without fighting
We can communicate in a peaceful and respectful manner without arguing.
Do you?
Do you also have feelings for me?
We can do anything if you want
We can do anything that you feel comfortable doing.
We can do anything if you want
We can do anything you desire, only if you want to.
We can do anything if you want
I am open to doing anything that you feel comfortable doing.
We can do anything if you want
We can have any type of relationship that you desire, only if you want to.
We can do anything if you want
I am willing to do whatever makes you happy and comfortable.
We can do anything if you want
I respect your boundaries and am willing to do only what you want.
We can do anything if you want
We can have a great relationship if that is what you desire.
Contributed by London L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kedai Nasi
damn.. I didn't know this song exists!!
Carl S
B side to Falling... love this track 😍