I Wanna Know
Nelly ft. John Mayer Lyrics
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I'm full of broken pieces
And all my nights are sleepless
And I don't mean to intrude
This secret can you keep it?
Won't give up even if it
Takes me all night,
Just won't feel right, (until I have you)
Tired eyes burn,
When will I learn?
Tell me what to do
I don't wanna go to bed
I don't wanna go to bed (no)
I don't wanna go to bed
I don't wanna go to bed without you
I don't wanna go to bed
I don't wanna go to bed (no)
I don't wanna go to bed
I don't wanna go to bed without you
Let's get this out of the way
Why should we wait forever?
We're meant to be together
I'm not ashamed to say (let me tell you one time)
You don't remember my name
But I still want you the same
Love at first sight,
Left me tongue tied,
Just won't feel right
(Until I have you)
Tired eyes burn,
When will I learn?
Tell me what to do (tell me what to do)
(I'm sayin') I don't wanna go to bed
I don't wanna go to bed (no)
I don't wanna go to bed
I don't wanna go to bed without you
I don't wanna go to bed
I don't wanna go to bed (no)
I don't wanna go to bed
I don't wanna go to bed without you
I don't wanna go to bed without ya
No you no lie no sleep without ya
Go crazy in the, I go crazy without ya
E'ry dream, e'ry nightmare's about ya, I
Can't lie, got love at first sight
Love the first night, I took my first bite, I'm
Insane when I take aim, like,
King James with the mid-range bang!
Love at first sight,
Left me tongue tied,
Just won't feel right
(Until I have you)
Tired eyes burn,
When will I learn?
Tell me what to do (ah, ah, ah, yeah)
I don't wanna go to bed (I don't wanna go to bed)
I don't wanna go to bed (I don't wanna go to bed)
I don't wanna go to bed
I don't wanna go to bed without you
I don't wanna go to bed
I don't wanna go to bed (no)
I don't wanna go to bed
I don't wanna go to bed without you
I don't want to go to bed (I don't wanna go)
I don't want to go to bed (I don't wanna go)
I don't want to go to bed
I don't want to go to bed without you
I don't wanna go to bed without ya
No you no lie no sleep without ya
This is Simple Plan Shorty!
I don't want to go to bed without you!
I said
I don't wanna go to bed without ya
No you no lie no sleep without ya
No you no sleep!
I don't want to go to bed without you
The lyrics of "I Wanna Know" by Nelly ft. John Mayer describe the desire to be with someone and the intense longing and sleeplessness that come with that desire. The singer is transparent about being "full of broken pieces" and having "tired eyes," indicating vulnerability and heightened emotions. They confess to harboring a secret and ask if the other person can keep it. The singer also acknowledges that they are willing to put in the time and effort, even for a whole entire lifetime, to have that person in their life, conveying the depth of their dedication.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I don't wanna go to bed without you" several times, emphasizing the central theme of the song. The lyrics suggest that the singer believes they were "meant to be together" and that they experienced "love at first sight." The use of the phrase "tongue-tied" evokes a sense of being at a loss for words due to being so smitten with the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
I gotta tell you the truth
Opening up with honesty and acknowledging the brokenness inside.
I'm full of broken pieces
Feeling shattered inside and vulnerable.
And all my nights are sleepless
Struggling to find peace and rest at night due to internal turmoil.
And I don't mean to intrude
Apologizing for the potential intrusion of sharing a secret.
This secret can you keep it?
Asking for confidentiality and trusting the other person with a secret.
Won't give up even if it takes me all night,
Determined to continue trying and striving despite the difficulty and time it may take.
Takes my whole life, just won't feel right, (until I have you)
Acknowledging the vital importance of having the other person in their life and not feeling complete without them.
Tired eyes burn, when will I learn? Tell me what to do
Expressing exhaustion and frustration with not knowing the right course of action and seeking advice.
Let's get this out of the way, why should we wait forever?
Expressing impatience and a desire to move forward in the relationship rather than waiting indefinitely.
We're meant to be together, I'm not ashamed to say (let me tell you one time)
Believing deeply in the connection between the two people and being unashamed of their feelings.
You don't remember my name, but I still want you the same
Acknowledging that the other person may not remember them, but expressing continuing desire and attraction nonetheless.
Go crazy in the, I go crazy without ya
Describing the intensity of their feelings and dependence on the other person.
E'ry dream, e'ry nightmare's about ya, I can't lie,
Admitting that the other person is always on their mind, even in their dreams and nightmares.
Got love at first sight, love the first night, I took my first bite, I'm insane when I take aim, like, King James with the mid-range bang!
Describing the intensity and passion of their attraction and likening it to a basketball player making a decisive shot.
I don't wanna go to bed without you
Expressing a strong desire to be with the other person and not wanting to be alone.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER J BARAN, PIERRE BOUVIER, CHARLES-ANDRE COMEAU, CORNELL HAYNES
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@austingrace1
This is one of the best remixes ever. Miss this kind of stuff. It's better than I remembered.
@cdaugherty9118
I remember this shit from way back in the day. Still my jam!
@jesusdelvalle2845
still My Jam I don't care what anyone says the Hip Hop industry now ridiculous
@scottiestorch852
They need to put this on Apple Music already mang
@annaelias9491
John mayer- no such thing.
Nelly- ride with m. Epic
@kraggark3
Finally found this song, it was on AT top 40 this morning and didnt know what remix it was, love this mix.
@salty0529
Still love this.
@PompeyLegend2009
Sick video
@3augusta
catchy as hell!!!!!
@aidAbabeZ2010
<3 <3 <3 been lookin for this for Y E A R S! (well a couple hours) ls bt thanks!!