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Hold me close, hold me tight
Make me thrill with delight
Let me know where I stand from the start
I want you
I need you
I love you
With all my heart
Every time that you're near
All my cares disappear
Darling, you're all that I'm living for
I want you
I need you
I love you
With all my heart

Well, I thought I could live without romance
Until you came to me
But now I know that I will go on
Loving you eternally

Won't you please be my own?
Never leave me alone
'Cause I die every time we're apart
I want you
I need you
I love you
More and more

Well, I thought I could live without romance
Until you came to me
But now I know that
I will go on loving you eternally

Won't you please be my own?
Never leave me alone
'Cause I die every time we're apart
I want you
I need you




I love you
With all my heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Want You" by The Dells express the intense feelings of love and devotion that the singer has for their significant other. The song opens with a plea to hold the singer close and tight and make them feel thrilled with delight. The singer expresses a desire to know where they stand with their partner from the start, emphasizing the importance of honesty in a relationship. Through the rest of the song, the singer repeats the phrases "I want you," "I need you," and "I love you" with increasing intensity, making it clear that they are deeply committed to their partner.


The middle section of the song describes how the singer felt before they met their partner. They thought that they could live without romance, but meeting their partner changed everything. The singer declares that they will go on loving their partner eternally, emphasizing the depth and permanence of their love.


The final verse of the song is a plea for their partner to be theirs forever, never leaving them alone. The singer is unable to tolerate being apart from their loved one, stating that they "die every time" they are apart. The song concludes with a final repetition of the chorus, with the singer declaring their love "more and more."


Line by Line Meaning

Hold me close, hold me tight
I want to feel your warm and strong embrace, holding me secure and safe.


Make me thrill with delight
I want your touch and presence to fill me with joy and excitement.


Let me know where I stand from the start
I need to know if you're with me or not, and if you'll treat me honestly and fairly.


I want you
I desire you, both physically and emotionally.


I need you
I depend on you for love, affection, and support.


I love you
My feelings for you are deep, strong, and enduring.


With all my heart
My love for you is complete and whole, encompassing every part of me.


Every time that you're near
Whenever you're in my presence or close to me,


All my cares disappear
My worries and concerns fade away, replaced by my focus on you.


Darling, you're all that I'm living for
My purpose and reason for living is to be with and love you.


Well, I thought I could live without romance
I believed I could be content without a romantic connection or relationship.


Until you came to me
But then you entered my life and everything changed.


But now I know that I will go on
I understand that my love for you will continue into the future.


Loving you eternally
My feelings for you will never fade or diminish; they will last forever.


Won't you please be my own?
Will you commit to me and be my partner, exclusively and fully?


Never leave me alone
I can't bear the thought of being without you or separated from you.


'Cause I die every time we're apart
Being away from you feels like torture, and I long for your presence constantly.


I love you
My feelings for you are deep, strong, and enduring.


More and more
My love for you grows stronger and more intense each day.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@domoniqueayers8056

NOW IT WASN'T UNTIL LATE LAST YEAR OR LAST MONTH lT WAS
THE 1st. TIME I EVER HEARD THIS

SONG & THE LYRICS TO EVEN
UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY WERE SINGING ABOUT, BUT "THE DELLS"

HAS ALWAYS BEEN TRULY FABULOUS
WITH SUCH AMAZING HARMONY W/

THEIR R&B CLASSIC HIT SONGS
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR

VERY RARE AND AMAZING MASTERPIECE WITH YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FANS WORLDWIDE
AND
HIGHLY MISSED FROM THE MUSIC INDUSTRY TODAY.



@themightydells

+Ethel Stevens Love
"I beg your pardon"... lol ...There are 3 members left,
Chuck Barksdale (Bass) 
Michael (mickey) McGill (Baritone)
Verne Allison (Second Tenor).
Listen to: The Dells latest single on Youtube -
Entitled: 'My Heart Can't Stand Another Breakup'
This is from the 'Vault'. We will not sing without
Marvin & Johnnie. and tarnish what it took years to build. "long live The Dells, ... we gave
you our souls, we gave you our youth.



All comments from YouTube:

@MissBB-bd1je

Who listening to this song in 2019 beside me!!!

@angeladay1534

2023 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉💖💃🏾🥰

@ayndowney9401

Still listening in January 2024 and from now on😊😅

@angelaclaggett324

Take this numbness from my heart!....where did this love go? My African Queens & Kings? SMH, Lord have Mercy....thank you DELLS!

@eugenehills4248

It’s one think to love someone, but it’s deeper when you love loving them. This is where the music of yesteryears take me.

@iranichols2680

I grew up on this music and it will never get old. I am now 63 years old.

@ralphhughes3553

Had followed theDells since the 60’s. Marvin Junior was a beast. Johnny Carter was special. Together one of he best all time r/b groups. People forget before Teddy and Luther, there was Marvin. RIP Marvin and Johnny. Thanks for all the great songs.

@ayndowney9401

All of these artist are a Wonder for us to continue to enjoy their renditions of class, pride and enormous talent mesh together like a cool Spring breeze across our faces!

@paulwilcox-baker3651

the These guys were incredibly better than Luther, just the power of their vocals. They have an incredible version of Wichata Lineman

@kennyemerson5402

If you have never been in love you can’t relate to this song

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