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The Intruders Lyrics


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I wanna know your name
Ooh, you look so good
I wanna know your name
What's your name, baby?

I'd love ya if I could
'Cause you're the kind of girl
That I adore
And you're the kind of girl
I've been looking for

Hey, where do you live
Where do you live, baby?
I'd like to take you home
What do I have to give?
What do I have to give?
To call you on the phone

'Cause you're the kind of girl
That I adore
And you're the kind of girl
I've been looking for

Girl, tell me your name (I wanna know your name)
Just tell me your name
Please tell me your name (I wanna know your name)

Ain't never seen nothin' as sweet as you (I wanna know your name)
Sitting there in that gray dress
You pretty little thing (I wanna know your name)

'Cause I never believed
In love at first sight
But now, I know
That it's alright

Girl, tell me your name (I wanna know your name)
Please tell me your name
What's your name? (I wanna know your name)

You look so good, you look so good
(I wanna know your name) girl, ain't never seen nothing like this in my life
(I wanna know your name) you just look like something I could settle down with

Let me introduce myself, my name is Little Sonny
I drive a little red Volkswagen
I like to go horseback riding
I like all kind of sweets, cupcakes, currants and things like that

This is why I can't help from noticing you
Just a jazzy, jazzy ol' babe
Come on, can I have this dance?
Something as groovy as this, we got to dance

Lord, have mercy
Am I holding you too tight, oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, excuse me
Ain't gonna get too close

When are you going to tell me your name?
Please tell me your name
I'm just going to have to grab you and hold you a little closer
'Cause, I just got to, Lord, have mercy

(I wanna know your name) girl, tell me your name
(I wanna know your name) just hold me, just squeeze me

(I wanna know your name) girl, tell me your name, you sweet little thing, you
(I wanna know your name) I could love you, I could love you, I could love you
All night long, all night long, all night long

Listen, what about giving your phone number
And I call you one Saturday afternoon?
Perhaps we can go in town, have a little bite to eat
And then maybe, go and take a little movie?

And afterwards, I'll just drop you at the h-, at the doorstep
And give you a little kiss
Oh, I just, there's so many things that we could do if you just tell me your name
I'm not even married, are you married?

Girl, you gotta tell me, tell me, tell me your name (I wanna know your name)




Just wait a minute, don't leave out the door (I wanna know your name)
Don't leave me, don't leave me....

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Intruders' song "I Wanna Know Your Name" are a poetic expression of the singer's infatuation with a woman that he has just met. He is drawn to her beauty and desires to know her name and more about her. The lyrics indicate that he is willing to do anything to win her affection and take her home. He admires her grace and elegance, and he is confident that she is the one he has been searching for. He pleads with her to reveal her name so that he can get to know her and spend an evening in her company. The song is a pleading and romantic ballad that captures the essence of young love and the desire to connect with another person intimately.


The song was a hit in the early 1970s, and it remains a classic to this day. The lyrics are simple yet powerful and have a universal appeal that transcends time and culture. The singer's passion is palpable, and the melody is memorable and catchy. The song's success can be attributed to its relatable theme and its seamless blending of various musical elements, including soul, R&B, and pop. The song's enduring popularity is also evident in the many covers and samples of it that have been produced by other artists.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna know your name
The singer is expressing a desire to learn the name of the person they are addressing.


Ooh, you look so good
The singer compliments the appearance of the person they are addressing.


I'd love ya if I could
The singer expresses a romantic interest in the person they are addressing.


'Cause you're the kind of girl That I adore
The artist admires the person they are addressing and finds them attractive.


Hey, where do you live Where do you live, baby?
The artist asks for the address of the person they are addressing, suggesting they would like to visit them or take them home.


What do I have to give? To call you on the phone
The singer is asking what they need to do in order to get the phone number of the person they are addressing.


Ain't never seen nothin' as sweet as you
The singer is expressing their admiration for the person they are addressing.


Sitting there in that gray dress You pretty little thing
The artist compliments the appearance of the person they are addressing.


'Cause I never believed In love at first sight But now, I know That it's alright
The artist describes how they previously did not believe in love at first sight but have changed their mind after seeing the person they are addressing.


You look so good, you look so good (I wanna know your name) girl, ain't never seen nothing like this in my life (I wanna know your name) you just look like something I could settle down with
The artist again compliments the appearance of the person they are addressing and expresses their interest in a long-term relationship with them.


Let me introduce myself, my name is Little Sonny I drive a little red Volkswagen I like to go horseback riding I like all kind of sweets, cupcakes, currants and things like that This is why I can't help from noticing you
The singer introduces themselves and describes some of their interests in an attempt to start a conversation with the person they are addressing.


Come on, can I have this dance? Something as groovy as this, we got to dance
The artist asks the person they are addressing to dance with them and expresses their desire to enjoy the moment together.


When are you going to tell me your name?
The singer again expresses their desire to learn the name of the person they are addressing.


Listen, what about giving your phone number And I call you one Saturday afternoon? Perhaps we can go in town, have a little bite to eat And then maybe, go and take a little movie?
The singer suggests some activities they could do together and asks for the phone number of the person they are addressing.


And afterwards, I'll just drop you at the h-, at the doorstep And give you a little kiss
The singer suggests how they will end the date they are proposing and expresses their romantic interest in the person they are addressing.


Girl, you gotta tell me, tell me, tell me your name (I wanna know your name) Just wait a minute, don't leave out the door (I wanna know your name) Don't leave me, don't leave me....
The artist once again pleads for the person they are addressing to tell them their name and hopes that they will stay a little longer so they can talk more.




Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNETH GAMBLE, KENNY GAMBLE, LEON HUFF

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Comments from YouTube:

@louisek.wilson3397

Reminiscing 60's 70's . Memories like no other. This era will never be repeated. Thankful for these times.
❤️🖤💚🥰

@leewilliams4570

Men was respectful back then

@trvllion

Been married 3 years and still don’t know her name

@Richard-tl9it

I grew up listening to their music in the 70s. The Intruder was that group could WOO the ladies their lyrics was positive and powerful, their music had a strong messages ( I will always love my mama) A brilliant song that was delegate for all the mothers! Thanks Brothers for your contribution and inspiration to all of us!!! Richard Shackelford

@audreyfreeman4208

All I can say is love is still the best when u have experienced it ❤

@thomasfranco5997

Sing it LIL SONNY. I know you are singing from HEAVEN. Such a CLASSIC LOVE SONG. There will never be another like THE INTRUDERS!

@strictlynorton

The greatest vocal harmony group of their generation, equal to the Impressions imho

@kurtadams3021

Sweet Philly Soul

@johnharris4899

Love ❤️

@gare9485

Best Music Ever!!! Love this song! Bring back so many beautiful memories....

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