Phillips grew up in Leesburg, Georgia and went to Lee County High School. He graduated Albany Technical College, but had to miss the graduation ceremony due to being on American Idol.
Phillips auditioned for American Idol in Savannah, Georgia. He auditioned by singing the Stevie Wonder song "Superstition." The judges then asked him to audition with his guitar where he performed Michael Jackson's "Thriller." He made it to the Hollywood rounds and later to Las Vegas round.
On February 23, 2012, Phillips was chosen as one of the Top 24 semi-finalists. For the semi-finals, he performed "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins. He was one of the top five male vote getters and advanced to the Top 13. After the Top 13 performance night, Phillips was taken to a doctor for possible kidney stones. The Home Songfacts reports that after advancing to the final, Phillips was declared the winner on May 23, 2012. He won with a record breaking total vote count of 132 million.
Wanted Is Love
Phillip Phillips Lyrics
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Hopes and dreams are held so close you can't let go
But you can only see when I look into your eyes
You pulled me in too deep
Take me in, take me out till I'm nothing more
Than words spoken from your sweet, sweet mouth
Dance around like no one can see baby
Move your body next to me
Wanted is love
Now go insane
You know you've got to hold onto what you love
Before it's gone away
Wanted is love
Now go insane
You know you've got to hold onto what you love
Before it's gone away
One step to you and I'm sinking in your lies
Only to see the truth hidden behind your evil eyes
And no light could lead me to the way of you
Is it me or am I alone?
It's all such mystery
Wanted is love
Now go insane
You know you've got to hold onto what you love
Before it's gone away
Wanted is love
Now go insane
You know you've got to hold onto what you love
Before it's gone away
Wanted is love
Now go insane, no
You know you've got to seek everything you lost
Before it's gone away
Wanted is love
Wanted is love
The song Wanted is Love by Phillip Phillips talks about a feeling of loneliness and the longing for love. The first verse addresses the feeling of emptiness that is often felt when one is alone in a room with no noise. The hopes and dreams that are held onto so tightly yet cannot be let go of are highlighted, and only when someone looks into the eyes of the person feeling this way can they truly see the depth of their loneliness. The second verse talks about being led on by someone, sinking into their lies, and only seeing the truth behind their evil eyes. It poses the question of whether the feeling of loneliness and isolation is caused by the individual or if it is just a mystery.
The chorus repeatedly states the phrase "Wanted is love," and emphasizes the importance of holding onto love before it is gone, urging the listener to seek out everything they have lost before it's too late. The bridge of the song provides a call to action for the listener to go insane and hold onto what they love with all of their might because it is worth fighting for.
All in all, Phillip Phillips's "Wanted is Love" is a song about the lonely feeling of isolation, the longing for love, and the importance of holding onto love, even if it drives one crazy.
Line by Line Meaning
Lonely in a room, no sound to fill your soul
Feeling isolated and disconnected, being in a place where there is no source of joy or happiness.
Hopes and dreams are held so close you can't let go
Having aspirations, holding onto ambitions that are so dear that you wouldn't want to lose them.
But you can only see when I look into your eyes
The only way to perceive the feelings and emotions of another person is through their gaze.
You pulled me in too deep
Becoming too engrossed in a relationship.
Take me in, take me out till I'm nothing more
Being used to the point where there is nothing left of oneself.
Than words spoken from your sweet, sweet mouth
Being enticed by someone's charming words.
Dance around like no one can see baby
Being carefree, letting loose and forgetting about any judgment from others.
Move your body with the rhythm
Dancing to the beat of the music.
Move your body next to me
Dancing in close proximity to another person.
Wanted is love
Desiring the feeling of being loved by another person.
Now go insane
Going mad, becoming irrational or reckless in order to obtain the love that is desired.
You know you've got to hold onto what you love
Recognizing the importance of cherishing the things you care for most.
Before it's gone away
Appreciating something while you still have it, because it may not last forever.
One step to you and I'm sinking in your lies
Becoming entranced by someone's falsehoods or deceitful behavior.
Only to see the truth hidden behind your evil eyes
Realizing that someone has ulterior motives or malicious intentions.
And no light could lead me to the way of you
Being unable to find a way to connect with someone.
Is it me or am I alone?
Questioning whether the reason for the disconnect lies within oneself or with the other person.
It's all such mystery
Feeling perplexed and bewildered by a situation.
You know you've got to seek everything you lost
Understanding the importance of searching for what has been lost in order to regain it.
Wanted is love
Desiring the feeling of being loved by another person.
Wanted is love
Desiring the feeling of being loved by another person.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PHILLIP LA DON JR. PHILLIPS
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