I Want You
Tony Joe White Lyrics


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We're on!
Now let us get ourselves together man
Just cause'n we're paying for it, no sign we can't get it down together
Man get me down
'Cause when I say it this time
We're goin' to go right on through it
(I even got that! I'm ahead of ya)
No man uhu ha-ha-ha
You'd think after all this time
Somebody'd come pick up this trash
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I've been tryin' hard to get to you
But it seems that you don't wanna be got to
Baby baby baby I could make you feel good
Let me whisper in your ear so it's understood
I want you, I want you, I want you

Honey I know it's our first time together
And I don't mind playin' your funky game
But baby I'm havin' a hard time gettin' myself together
Let me come right out and say it plain
I want you, I want you, I want you
Ungr Ungr Ungr

I'm gonna get you
I'm gonna get you now
I got to have you
Ungr Ungr Ungr Ungr
I want you, I want you, I want you, I want you
I got to have you
Baby I need you
You make me feel good




So good
I want you ...

Overall Meaning

The song "I Want You" by Tony Joe White has a clear message of a man expressing his desire for a woman. In the beginning, there is a sense of anticipation in the air, as the singer is asking his band to get ready to deliver the song they have prepared. As the lyrics start, the man speaks of his efforts to get closer to a woman, but she doesn't seem interested. However, he is persistent, and he tries to convince her of his intentions to make her feel good. The lyrics of the song are both sensual and playful, expressing the singer's determination to win the woman over.


The repetition of the phrase 'I want you' throughout the song adds to the sense of urgency and desire, while also emphasizing the singer's focus on the person he is singing to. The words in the stanza "Baby I'm havin' a hard time gettin' myself together/Let me come right out and say it plain" highlight the singer's vulnerability as he reveals his emotions to the woman. The song ends on a high note, with the man announcing his intention to get the woman, emphasizing his desire to have her in his life. Overall, the lyrics of "I Want You" by Tony Joe White express the power of desire and the determination to pursue love.


Line by Line Meaning

We're on!
Let's begin!


Now let us get ourselves together man
Let's focus and prepare ourselves.


Just cause'n we're paying for it, no sign we can't get it down together
Just because we're paying for it, doesn't mean we can't succeed together.


Man get me down
Let's get started.


'Cause when I say it this time, We're goin' to go right on through it
This time, we will succeed.


(I even got that! I'm ahead of ya) No man uhu ha-ha-ha
I understand what you're saying, no need to explain.


You'd think after all this time, Somebody'd come pick up this trash
It's surprising that nobody has picked up this mess despite the amount of time that has passed.


I've been tryin' hard to get to you, But it seems that you don't wanna be got to
I've been making an effort to reach you, but it seems like you don't want to be reached.


Baby baby baby I could make you feel good, Let me whisper in your ear so it's understood
I can make you feel good, let me explain how.


I want you, I want you, I want you
I desire you strongly.


Honey I know it's our first time together, And I don't mind playin' your funky game
I know it's our first time, and I'm willing to play along with your game.


But baby I'm havin' a hard time gettin' myself together, Let me come right out and say it plain
But I'm having trouble focusing, so let me be direct.


Ungr Ungr Ungr
Lyrics may have been unintelligible or a sound effect.


I'm gonna get you, I'm gonna get you now, I got to have you, Ungr Ungr Ungr Ungr
I'm going to pursue you now. I need you badly.


I want you, I want you, I want you, I want you
I crave you intensely.


I got to have you, Baby I need you, You make me feel good, So good
I must have you. You make me feel amazing.


I want you ...
I desire you greatly.




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