His biggest hit, I Just Wanna Know, appeared in October 2006
I Just wanna Know
Taio Lyrics
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What is going on, yeah
'Cause lately
We ain't been
Spending time alone
Last night
When I touched your hand
You didn't wanna hold, no
No kiss goodbye
Just said that you had to go
If you're leavin' me, baby
I just wanna know
I just wanna know
If you're done with me, baby
I just wanna know
I just wanna know
I just wanna know
Yeah yeah
Yea
Listen
If you have
Something you wanna say?
Please don't
Don't hold it back
It'll come out someday
And I am
I'm strong enough
To mend my broken heart (oh yeah)
If you say
That you and I
Are better off apart
If you're leavin' me, baby
I just wanna know
I just wanna know
If you're done with me, baby
I just wanna know
I just wanna know
Yeah yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
I just wanna know
I wanna know
If you're leavin' me, baby
I just wanna know
I just wanna know
If you're done with me, baby
I just wanna know
I just wanna know
If you're leavin' me, baby
I just wanna know
I just wanna know
If you're done with me, baby
I just wanna know
I just wanna know
I just wanna know
Yeah
In Taio Cruz's song "Just Wanna Know", the lyrics convey a sense of confusion and desperation as the singer addresses their significant other who seems to be distant and pulling away from the relationship. The repetition of "I just wanna know" underscores this sense of anxiety, as the singer tries to get some clarity on whether their partner is leaving them or if they are simply going through a rough patch. There is a willingness to face the truth, however painful it may be, as the refrain of "If you're done with me, baby" suggests that the singer is prepared for the worst.
The song's verses reveal the mounting tension in the relationship, with the partner becoming more and more distant, both physically and emotionally. The line "Last night when I touched your hand, you didn't want to hold" highlights the lack of physical intimacy, while "No kiss goodbye, just said that you had to go" hints at a possible disconnect in communication.
Overall, "Just Wanna Know" is a heartfelt plea for honesty and clarity in a relationship that seems to be falling apart. The lyrics capture the confusion and fear that can arise when we sense that something is not right with the person we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, talk to me
The singer is asking their partner to communicate with them.
What is going on, yeah
The singer wants to know the reason behind the recent behavior of their partner.
'Cause lately
The singer is referring to recent events that have led them to question the state of their relationship.
We ain't been
The artist and their partner have not been spending enough time alone lately.
Spending time alone
The artist and their partner have not been spending enough time together lately.
Last night
The singer is referring to a specific incident from the previous night.
When I touched your hand
The singer made physical contact with their partner.
You didn't wanna hold, no
The partner did not reciprocate the physical touch of the artist.
And today
The artist is referring to a recent event from the same day.
No kiss goodbye
The artist did not receive a goodbye kiss from their partner.
Just said that you had to go
The partner did not provide any emotional context when leaving.
If you're leaving me, baby
The artist is seeking clarity about the future of their relationship in response to the recent behavior of their partner.
I just wanna know
The singer wants information in order to make sense of their relationship.
If you're done with me, baby
The singer is questioning whether their partner has reached the end of their romantic relationship.
Listen
The singer is adopting a firm tone as they prepare to address the issue head on.
If you have something you wanna say?
The artist is inviting their partner to share their feelings and speak honestly.
Please don't
The artist is asking their partner not to suppress their emotions and instead share their honest thoughts.
Don't hold it back
The singer is imploring their partner to be forthcoming and honest.
It'll come out someday
If the partner does not address their feelings, it will cause problems down the line.
And I am I'm strong enough
The artist is claiming that they can handle whatever truth their partner may share.
To mend my broken heart
The artist is confident that they can recover from any hurt caused by their partner's honesty.
If you say that you and I
The artist is emphasizing that they want honesty above all else.
Are better off apart
The singer is open to the idea of separating if it is necessary for the well-being of both parties.
Oh yeah
The artist is reiterating their desire for clarity and honesty from their partner.
I just wanna know
The singer is seeking closure and resolution to this issue.
Yeah yeah
The singer is maintaining their sense of urgency and frustration.
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Baby, talk to me
What is goin on,
'Cause lately we aint been spending
time alone
And last night when I touched you
hand
You didn't wanna hold,
And today, no kiss goodbye
Just said that you had to go
[Chorus]
If you're leaving me baby
I just wanna know
I just wanna know
If you're done with me baby
I just wanna know
I just wanna know
I just wanna know
Listen, if you have something you
wanna say,
Please don't, don't hold it back
It'll come out someday
And I am, I'm strong enough
To mend my broken heart
If you say that you and I are better
off apart
[Chorus]
Strings
Yeah, yeah
Oh, yeah
Oh, yeah
I just wanna know
I wanna know
[Chorus]
@fokiss007
Who's listening in 2022? This song just burst into my memory and here I am jamming it once again. 🙌
@buttersstan9583
same!!!!
@moniquegrant1410
This just happened to me ! But going through a break up so perfect timing
@dixiedevaneson1086
Same here !!!
@nishc7540
Omg yes!! Literally just thought of this banger and here I am
@johannesvonsaaz3987
It’s so good and unfortunately so relatable
@Marvelous_M
He's like the British Ne-Yo. I miss this song so much, just randomly thought about it. I wish he could go back to R&B man..
@stefannicola1994
with the cap and glasses on they look similar aswell lol
@ArtemisTGM
Who's still listening to in 2019 because of the bass 😏
@kevinndirangu9811
Just bought an av receiver with bass speaker, i came to this song to test the bass