I Wanna Be Where You Are
SWV Lyrics
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Did I leave your mind when I was gone?
It's not my thing trying get back
But this time let me tell you where I'm at
You don't have to worry cause I'm comin'
Back to where I should have always stayed
And now I've heard the maybe to your story
Can it be I stayed away too long?
Did I leave your mind when I was gone?
It's not my thing trying get back
But this time let me tell you where I'm at
I wanna, wanna be where you are, oh oh
Anywhere you are, oh oh
I wanna wanna be where you are, oh oh
Everywhere you are, oh oh
Please, don't close the door to our future
There's so many things we haven't tried
I could love you better than I used to
And give you all the love I have inside
(Oooh!!)
I wanna, wanna be where you are, oh oh
Any, any, anywhere you are, oh oh
I wanna wanna be where you are, oh oh
I gotta be where you are, oh oh
I wanna be...
I wanna be... oh, oh
Yeah yeah, baby now
I wanna be...
I wanna be... oh., oh
Oooh
I wanna be...
I wanna be... ohoh
Now, now, yeah baby
Oooh
I wanna be...
I wanna be.. ohoh
Yeah, yeah, baby now
Oooh
The lyrics to SWV's song "I Wanna Be Where You Are" convey a sense of longing and regret as the singer reflects on spending too much time away from their love interest. The opening lines express the singer's concern that their absence may have caused them to be forgotten or replaced, but they assert their desire to come back and stay. The chorus repeats the sentiment that they want to be wherever their love interest is, emphasizing the depth of their devotion.
The second verse strengthens this sentiment by promising that they can love their partner better than before and give them all the love they have inside. The bridge of the song is a plea to not close the door on their future together and to explore all the possibilities of their relationship. The repeated "oohs" and adlibs throughout the song further convey the emotion and passion behind the lyrics, making the song a powerful declaration of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Can it be I stayed away too long?
I wonder if I was gone for too long
Did I leave your mind when I was gone?
Did you forget about me when I was away?
It's not my thing trying get back
I usually don't try to return
But this time let me tell you where I'm at
I want to explain where I am now
You don't have to worry cause I'm comin'
Don't worry, I am coming back
Back to where I should have always stayed
I belong where you are
And now I've heard the maybe to your story
Now I understand the facts of your situation
And it's enough, love, for me stay
It's enough for me to stay and be with you
I wanna, wanna be where you are, oh oh
I want to be with you
Anywhere you are, oh oh
Wherever you are, I want to be there too
Please, don't close the door to our future
Please don't give up on our future together
There's so many things we haven't tried
There are many experiences we have yet to have
I could love you better than I used to
I can love you more than ever before
And give you all the love I have inside
I will give you all the love I have
I gotta be where you are, oh oh
I need to be where you are
Now, now, yeah baby
Right now, my dear
Yeah, yeah, baby now
Yes, my love, right now
Oooh
Oh yeah
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Arthur Ross, Leon Ware
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