I Want You to Want Me
Norma Jean Martine Lyrics
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I've still got bruises, I don't need more scars
It's been a while now since I've danced in the dark
When God made you, he made a work of art
Could we just stay,
For a while
Could we just stay here, stay here
Don't wanna get left out in the cold again
Need more than a lover,
I need a friend
If I speak at all, it's gonna be the truth
I want you to want me the way I want you...
Want you to want me the way I want you...
Want you to want me the way I want
You
I wanna feel you deeper than the skin
Don't knock it down, I will let you in
When we turn to dust and leave it all behind
The greatest love will be the worst goodbye
We only stay,
For a while,
Can we just stay here, stay here
Don't wanna get left out in the cold again
Need more than a lover,
I need a friend
If I speak at all, it's gonna be the truth
I want you to want me the way I want you...
Want you to want me the way I want you...
Want you to want me...
Don't leave it all to the start,
They don't know who we are
I.
Want you
Don't wanna get left out in the cold again
Need more than a lover,
I need a friend
If I speak at all, it's gonna be the truth
I want you to want me the way I want you...
Want you to want me the way I want you...
Want you to want me.
Want you to want me
The lyrics of "I Want You to Want Me" by Norma Jean Martine express the longing desire for a deep connection, beyond just physical attraction. The opening lines suggest a hesitation, a fear of getting hurt again, but the willingness to give it a chance. The reference to bruises and scars indicates past experiences of pain in a relationship. However, the singer believes that the person they are addressing is worth it, perhaps because they see them as a work of art, a masterpiece of creation.
The chorus repeats the same phrase to emphasize the importance of reciprocity in affection. The singer wants the other person to feel the same way they do, to desire them not only sexually but also emotionally. They want to be seen as more than just a lover but as a friend, someone they can rely on. The line "If I speak at all, it's gonna be the truth" highlights the importance of honesty and authenticity in a relationship, which is essential to build trust and deeper connections. The bridge suggests that love is temporary, and the memories will fade away eventually. Still, the pain of the goodbye will be easier to bear if they had a meaningful and genuine connection while it lasted.
Overall, the song is a plea for someone to reciprocate and validate the singer's feelings. It conveys the conflicting emotions of hope and fear, vulnerability, and strength that come with opening up to someone.
Line by Line Meaning
We could stop this now before it starts
Let's address any potential problems and complications before we go any further.
I've still got bruises, I don't need more scars
I've already been hurt before and I don't want to experience any more pain.
It's been a while now since I've danced in the dark
It's been a long time since I've let myself truly feel and enjoy life.
When God made you, he made a work of art
You are a masterpiece, a unique and special creation of God.
Could we just stay,
For a while
Could we just stay here, stay here
Can we just take a moment to appreciate each other's company and stay here in this moment?
Don't wanna get left out in the cold again
Need more than a lover,
I need a friend
I don't want to be abandoned or neglected again, I need someone who will not only love me but also be my friend and support system.
If I speak at all, it's gonna be the truth
I value honesty and will always be truthful with you.
I want you to want me the way I want you...
I desire a mutual and intense attraction and connection between us.
Want you to want me the way I want you...
I want you to feel the same way I feel about you.
Want you to want me the way I want
You
I want you to desire me as much as I desire you.
I wanna feel you deeper than the skin
I want a deep emotional and spiritual connection with you, not just a physical one.
Don't knock it down, I will let you in
Don't be afraid or hesitant, I will welcome you with open arms.
When we turn to dust and leave it all behind
The greatest love will be the worst goodbye
Our love will be so intense and all-consuming that it will be heartbreaking to say goodbye when we inevitably die and leave this world.
We only stay,
For a while,
Can we just stay here, stay here
Our time together is limited and precious, can we just cherish and enjoy it without worrying about the future?
Don't leave it all to the start,
They don't know who we are
I.
Want you
Let's not let other people's expectations or assumptions dictate our relationship, they don't know the depths of our connection.
Want you to want me
I desire a reciprocal and passionate love between us.
Writer(s): Norma Jean Martine, Daniel Neil Mcdougall
Contributed by Jacob M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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We could stop this now before it starts
I've still got bruises, I don't need more scars
It's been a while since I've danced in the dark
When God made you, he made a work of art
Could we just stay,
For a while
Could we just stay here, stay here
Don't wanna get left out in the cold again
Need more than a lover,
I need a friend
If I speak at all, it's gonna be the truth
I want you to want me the way I want you...
Want you to want me the way I want you...
Want you to want me the way I want
You
I wanna feel you deeper than the skin
Don't knock it down, I will let you in
When we turn to dust and leave it all behind
The greatest love will be the worst goodbye
We only stay,
For a while,
Can we just stay here, stay here
Don't wanna get left out in the cold again
Need more than a lover,
I need a friend
If I speak at all, it's gonna be the truth
I want you to want me the way I want you...
Want you to want me the way I want you...
Want you to want me...
Don't leave it all to the start,
They don't know who we are
I.
Want you
Don't wanna get left out in the cold again
Need more than a lover,
I need a friend
If I speak at all, it's gonna be the truth
I want you to want me the way I want you...
Want you to want me the way I want you...
Want you to want me.
Want you to want me
Paul Gardner
Can't believe I haven't heard of her before very good 👍
mcgusjustice
Found the song through the "Kids in Love" movie . I am in love with her voice, this song makes so happy 😁
Brian Manda
Forever love this song ❤️
Patrick H.
Amazing tune & beautiful video - can't wait for the album!
Ariel Marie
Love it lady! Keep it up!
Ann Moore
I love love love this song!!!!!!
Mirza Sarhan
After listening to this song, I took courage and spoke to the girl I had a crush on for almost an year. Reasons, never met her, never spoken before. Still have to figure out a way. Kids in Love did help :3 Thank you!
Weasly is Our King
What did she say?
Michael Martine
Beautiful amazing perfect song great artist
Eurovision Diary.
pure talent💚.