Peter Bjorn and John were formed in Stockholm, Sweden in 1999. Made up of m… Read Full Bio ↴Peter Bjorn and John were formed in Stockholm, Sweden in 1999. Made up of members Peter Morén on vocals, guitar, and harmonica; Björn Yttling on vocals, bass, and keyboards; and John Eriksson on drums, percussion, and vocals. The band has released six albums: "Peter Bjorn and John" (2002), "Falling Out" (2004), "Writer's Block" (2006), "Seaside Rock" (2008), "Living Thing" (2009) and "Gimme Some" (2011). The band is influenced by the sounds of classic '60s baroque pop, power pop, and new wave

The band gained recognition in the United Kingdom and United States during 2006 and 2007 due to the success of their single "Young Folks", whilst staying virtually unknown in their homeland, Sweden.

I Want You
Peter Bjorn and John Lyrics

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We stayed and talked about fear
She won't cry and this time I know it's not for me
For sure she kept asking for more
What are ways of money

And feelings we don't have
Don't choke, he's coming your way
Bound to choose the wrong choice again

Oh my God, is it that hard for you to see that I want you?

Cold feet, your sister is sweet, oh, so sweet
But listen, it's you I'd like to meet
Calm down, you act like a clown
I don't care this movie, it only brings me down
So down

And I don't know why, supposed to be one of a kind

Can't pretend here comes the end
And I can't help it, I want you, you, you, you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Peter Bjorn and John's song "I Want You!" convey the singer's desire for someone they are talking to, despite the presence of fear and uncertainty. The singer is in a conversation with someone they are attracted to and wants to know more about them, but they also acknowledge that the other person may have different priorities such as money. The singer is aware that this person is not crying for them, but they still want to pursue a deeper connection.

However, the singer seems to struggle with making the right choices and feeling like they are not one of a kind. They also express frustration with a movie that brings them down, perhaps indicating that their current circumstances are not fulfilling. Despite this, the singer cannot help but want the person they are talking to.

Overall, the song captures the tension and vulnerability of wanting someone despite uncertainty and fear.

Line by Line Meaning

We stayed and talked about fear
We had a conversation about our fears

She won't cry and this time I know it's not for me
She's not crying about me this time

For sure she kept asking for more
She kept wanting more

What are ways of money
What are the different ways to make money

And feelings we don't have
We don't have those feelings

Don't choke, he's coming your way
Don't get nervous, he's approaching you

Bound to choose the wrong choice again
Likely to make the wrong decision again

Oh my God, is it that hard for you to see that I want you?
Why can't you see that I want you so badly?

Cold feet, your sister is sweet, oh, so sweet
You are nervous, your sister is very nice

But listen, it's you I'd like to meet
I want to meet you specifically

Calm down, you act like a clown
Relax, you are acting silly

I don't care this movie, it only brings me down
I don't like this movie, it makes me sad

So down
Very sad

And I don't know why, supposed to be one of a kind
I don't understand why I'm meant to be unique

Can't pretend here comes the end
I can't fake it, the end is near

And I can't help it, I want you, you, you, you
I can't control it, I want you very much

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BJï¿½RN YTTLING, BJOERN YTTLING, JOHN ERIKSSON, PETER MOREN

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