I Want You Around
Ramones Lyrics


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I want you around I want you around

They're telling us
They're gonna make a fuss
About the two of us

I want you around
I want you around

I know what you're thinking about
That you must have some doubts
I know what you're thinking
When you find out I want you around

You know if it comes true
I'll be so good to you
I'll never treat you cruel
As long as I've got you around

I want you around
I want you around

You heard that I'm no good
Yeah, yeah I'm no good
But I'll treat you like I should

I want you around
I want you around

You know if it comes true
I'll be so good to you
I'll never treat you cruel
As long as I've got you around

I want you around I want you around

They're telling us
They're gonna make a fuss
About the two of us

I want you around
I want you around





I want you around
I want you around

Overall Meaning

The Ramones' song "I Want You Around" is a classic love song that is an example of the band's ability to balance their punk rock sound with sentimental and romantic lyrics. The main character in the song is pleading with their lover to stick around despite rumors and doubts. The repeated line "I want you around" emphasizes the sincerity and urgency of the singer's message. The opening lines, "They're telling us they're gonna make a fuss about the two of us" sets the stage for the conflict that the singer faces in their relationship.


From the lyrics, it's evident that the couple is facing disapproval, possibly from family or society, for their relationship. However, the singer reassures their loved one that they will be good to them, treating them well and never being cruel. The verse, "You heard that I'm no good, but I'll treat you like I should" is a declaration of their intent to be a good partner despite any rumors or judgments.


Overall, the song's lyrics are a testament to the desire for love, loyalty, and validation in a relationship despite any obstacles. The Ramones' catchy and upbeat punk tune doesn't detract from the bittersweet nature of the lyrics. It's a great example of the band's versatility and range in their songwriting.


Line by Line Meaning

I want you around
The singer desires the person they are addressing to be present and close to them.


They're telling us They're gonna make a fuss About the two of us
Other people are warning or threatening the singer and the person they want around that there will be trouble or controversy if they get closer.


I know what you're thinking about That you must have some doubts I know what you're thinking When you find out I want you around
The singer believes they understand the other person's hesitation and worries about entering a relationship with the singer, especially once they learn that the singer desires to be closer.


You know if it comes true I'll be so good to you I'll never treat you cruel As long as I've got you around
The artist promises to treat the other person kindly if they decide to pursue a relationship with the artist, and to never mistreat or harm them as long as they remain together.


You heard that I'm no good Yeah, yeah I'm no good But I'll treat you like I should
The artist acknowledges that they have a bad reputation and may not be considered a good partner, but promises to behave properly and appropriately towards the other person if they choose to be with the artist.


I want you around
The singer reiterates their desire for the other person to be present and close to them.


I want you around
The singer repeats their desire for the other person to be present and close to them.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Douglas Colvin, Jeff Hyman, John Cummings

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@rogerhr4687

I want you around
I want you around

They're tellin' us
They're gonna make a fuss
About the two of us

I want you around
I want you around

I know what you're thinking about
That you must have some doubts
I know what you're thinking
When you find out I want you around

You know, if it comes true
I'll be so good to you
I'll never treat you cruel
As long as I've got you around

I want you around
I want you around

You heard that I'm no good
Yeah, yeah I'm no good
But I'll treat you like I should

I want you around
I want you around

You know if it comes true
I'll be so good to you
I'll never treat you cruel
As long as I've got you around

I want you around
I want you around

They're tellin' us
They're gonna make a fuss
About the two of us

I want you around
I want you around

I want you around
I want you around



All comments from YouTube:

@strawberrylemonadekristina

Nice to see that the Ramones can be melodic and tender. Almost 50 years later and kids are still listening to them and dressing like them. Good music and fashion never go out of style. Rock 'n' Roll High School is a great movie. A classic of teenage rebellion and joy.

@wildnhairyone1632

@AnnQuave-xw5yb

The first came out the year I was born. These are some of the Ramones best songs.

@MegaElvisd

This song is pure heaven. The jangly guitar break with the chorus effect is just perfect, man, perfect.

@sbebezas

i'm such a fangirl... just laying down watching ramones videos and smiling so hard my mouth hurts. so many little things in this video make me happy :3

@killingheros3554

They are so great.

@simplementelicha2127

That awkward moment when you can't have a shower because Dee Dee is playing bass

@fershux2960

JAJAJ

@AdiDrumming

HAHAHAHA Its kinda creepy too

@isabelnunez7134

Hermoso tema son los mejores del punk los amo ramones

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