I Want To Know
Steve Winwood feat. Eric Clapton Lyrics
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She must be someone who's all alone now.
Say, I want a little girl to fall in love with me, oh yeah.
I want a little girl, but she may not look
Just like a picture in a story book.
If she can cook chicken, yeah, she'll suit me to a T.
Or even wear fancy clothes, I wouldn't even care.
She don't wear nylon hose, oh.
I want a little girl to love a lot.
You know that I'd give her everything I got.
I want a little girl to fall in love with me.
"I Want To Know" is a blues-infused love song where Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton yearn for a special someone to share their life with. In the song, they express their desire for a little girl to call their own - someone who is alone and looking for love. The lyrics express a sense of longing and hope, as they picture their ideal love interest who is not necessarily picture-perfect, but someone who can cook chicken and loves them for who they are. The song is a celebration of love and the simple joys that come with finding someone who completes us.
The lyrics of "I Want To Know" beautifully capture the essence of a simple, uncomplicated love that is built on mutual respect and admiration. The song reminds us that love knows no boundaries and is not necessarily dictated by appearances or material things. Rather, true love is about finding someone who makes us happy and fulfilled, and who is willing to stand by us through thick and thin.
Overall, "I Want To Know" is a touching and soulful love song that speaks to the heart of all those who have ever felt the warmth and comfort of being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
I want a little girl, call my own.
I am seeking a female companion to be with.
She must be someone who's all alone now.
I desire someone who is currently not in a relationship.
Say, I want a little girl to fall in love with me, oh yeah.
I am looking for a girl to develop a romantic relationship with.
I want a little girl, but she may not look
The appearance of the girl is not crucial to me.
Just like a picture in a story book.
I am not looking for a stereotypical or idealistic girl.
If she can cook chicken, yeah, she'll suit me to a T.
A girl who can cook chicken is particularly desirable to me.
And she don't have to wave her hair
I am not concerned about her hairstyle.
Or even wear fancy clothes, I wouldn't even care.
Her clothing is not a deciding factor for me.
She don't wear nylon hose, oh.
I am not looking for her to dress provocatively.
I want a little girl to love a lot.
I am looking for someone to love deeply and passionately.
You know that I'd give her everything I got.
I am willing to provide everything that I have to offer for this relationship.
I want a little girl to fall in love with me.
I am looking for someone to fall in love with me in return.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GERALD MARKS, SEYMOUR SIMONS
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@joniarmel7308
This is a masterpiece. Don’t forget for a moment in this horrible world , that our generation grew up in better times listening to the greatest music ever produced. That is fantastic.
@tefenstrat
I always considered myself really lucky because I grew up in the 70s with this great great music that I love so dearly. I totally agree with you, in fact I often say there is just no way to describe what it was like back then. I really think you had to have lived it to know. .
@christinawheeler2121
Absolutely....
@pilsplease7561
I would give up basically everything to be able to have lived through it gone to all the concerts and etc with great music and no cell phones everywhere just experience it and take it in missed it by a little over a decade.
@donberry6079
I have you all beat. I grew up in the age of Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Elvis,...to the Beatles and beyond. Loved all the greats, INCLUDING BUDDY HOLLY, RITCHIE VALENSUA, AND THE BIG BOPPER! ROCK AND ROLL!!!
@BenDover-ol3lp
Growing up in the 70's great ?
Vietnam, Iran Contra , Gas Shortage Lines for miles.. Unemployment at an all time high shall we go Definitely one of the greatest for music though that much i will say.
@michaelstorti8390
I'm 75 years old and I thank God that I experienced the greatest music and musicians the world has ever seen. No one is equal with today's garbage music.
@soniabrasileira3963
A'm 72 and I feel the same, my friend!!
@billrose1693
Im 74 and man i stll try to hit the good ones love all of our generation
@edwinmooremomife4472
I am 60..I am of the luckiest generation with a choice of listening to masters..Eric and Steve.
English men playing blues like they're from blues land..USA