I Want You To Want Me
Punchline Lyrics


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I want you to want me.
I need you to need me.
I'd love you to love me.
I'm beggin' you to beg me.

I want you to want me.
I need you to need me.
I'd love you to love me.
I'll shine up the old brown shoes, put on a brand-new shirt.
I'll get home early from work if you say that you love me.

Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'?
Oh, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'?
Feelin' all alone without a friend, you know you feel like dyin'.
Oh, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'?

I want you to want me.
I need you to need me.
I'd love you to love me.
I'm beggin' you to beg me.
I'll shine up the old brown shoes, put on a brand-new shirt.
I'll get home early from work if you say that you love me.

Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'?
Oh, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'?
Feelin' all alone without a friend, you know you feel like dyin'.
Oh, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'?
Feelin' all alone without a friend, you know you feel like dyin'.
Oh, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'?

I want you to want me.
I need you to need me.
I'd love you to love me.
I'm beggin' you to beg me.
I want you to want me.
I want you to want me.




I want you to want me.
I want you to want me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Punchline's song, "I Want You To Want Me," are an unapologetic expression of the singer's desire to be wanted and needed by their significant other. The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to win their affection, including shining up their old shoes and wearing a brand-new shirt or getting home early from work. Through these actions, the singer is attempting to show their love and dedication to the person they desire.


In the chorus, the repetition of "I want you to want me" and "I need you to need me" reinforces the idea that the singer is desperate for their beloved's attention and affection. The lyrics "I'd love you to love me" and "I'm begging you to beg me" add to this sense of longing and desperation.


The second verse takes a more empathetic turn, with the singer expressing that they have seen their beloved crying and feeling alone without a friend. The repetition of "Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you crying?" highlights the singer's attempt to connect with their significant other on an emotional level and offer comfort and support.


Overall, "I Want You To Want Me" is a heartfelt and honest plea for love and affection from someone who is clearly deeply devoted to their significant other.


Line by Line Meaning

I want you to want me.
I desire your desire for me.


I need you to need me.
I require your dependence on me.


I'd love you to love me.
I would be thrilled if you were to feel love for me.


I'm beggin' you to beg me.
I am pleading with you to plead with me.


I'll shine up the old brown shoes, put on a brand-new shirt.
I will make an effort to look presentable for you with freshly cleaned shoes and a new shirt.


I'll get home early from work if you say that you love me.
I will prioritize spending time with you if you express affection for me.


Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'?
Didn’t I witness you in tears, feeling alone without any support?


Feelin' all alone without a friend, you know you feel like dyin'.
You feel like you're dying when you're alone and without any friends for support.


I want you to want me.
I desire your desire for me.


I need you to need me.
I require your dependence on me.


I'd love you to love me.
I would be thrilled if you were to feel love for me.


I'm beggin' you to beg me.
I am pleading with you to plead with me.


I want you to want me.
I desire your desire for me.


I want you to want me.
I desire your desire for me.


I want you to want me.
I desire your desire for me.


I want you to want me.
I desire your desire for me.




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