WANTED is the name of more than one artist/group:

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1. WANTED started in 1988, when long-time friends Kenny James and Jeffrey Lane picked up and relocated from South Florida to the streets of L.A. Friends for nearly a decade, Kenny and Jeffrey found themselves clear across the country and smack dab in the middle of the glitz n' glam of Hollywood. In fact, they did it Hollywood to the core by grabbing up Mötley Crüe's legendary old apartment at Clark Street 205 where they kept the party rolling. Where Motley left off, WANTED picked up. SEX, DRUGS, ROCK n' ROLL, Girls, Girls, Girls, movie stars, a respectable woman or two and tons of freaking strippers!

Within four months time, the two friends enlisted John E.K. to handle the bass duties. However, the first actual show would not come til many months later in March of 1989. The band was fighting their way through the growing pains of being a new band and writing new material, but something was still missing. Enter drummer Stevie Schaaf in the summer of 1989 and the band finally felt "Right". This is the WANTED that everyone came to know and love, and a band who seriously dedicated themselves 24/7 to consuming the music, the lifestyle, and a point in time that will never ever be replicated again.

WANTED was a fun band. WANTED was a dedicated band. And while mostly light-hearted when it came to subject matter, the band did take an opportunity or two to touch on some serious subject matters like gangs, drugs, and other social issues as is evident in the song "Look At All The People".

WANTED plays melodic, upbeat, hard rock n' roll!!! What else were you expecting? Drummer Stevie Schaaf maybe sums it up best by stating, "We perceive ourselves as WANTED. Nothing more, nothing less."

"WANTED...Wants You!" read the flyers posted up and down the strip on Sunset Blvd. And that's what WANTED got. Fans flocked in droves every time WANTED had a show. Why? Because with WANTED, the fan didn't get the same old stale, over-rehearsed show that some of their counterparts had become accustomed to. It was all about improvisation, living in the moment, and making the most out of each of those moments. WANTED never took anything for granted and lived life on the strip to the fullest...and then some!

WANTED took their craft seriously. Their work ethic was second to none and they didn't tolerate any lack of dedication, whether it be within their own inner circle or the bands that they would regularly perform with. From the perfected pretty boy look straight down to the denim and leather rock n' roll garb to well-crafted music that rivaled any of their contemporaries, the band was focused on the prize as they saw all their friends in Poison, Warrant, and L.A. Guns score that coveted recording contract. And as we hear all to often, it (the being signed to a major label) was well within their grasp and then that damn lumberjack wearing Seattle-grunge shit came out of left-field and took over the hearts and minds of those who were to follow Generation X. The next "Big Thing" was taking shape and it surely didn't include those pretty boy, make-up wearing, big hair bands who actually gave a shit about giving the fans an exciting show to remember....let alone a show at all.

In closing, lets heed the oft-uttered words of lead singer Kenny James, "Work hard, play hard, and Rock n' Roll."

Wanted is:

Kenny James - Vocals
Jeffrey Lane - Guitar/Piano
John E.K. - Bass
Stevie Schaaf - Drums

2. Wanted (Hangul: 원티드, consisting of leader Kim Jae Suk, members Ha Dong Kyun and Suh Jae Ho and producer/composer Jeon Sung Hwan, first debuted in 2004 under M-Boat Entertainment with the album Vol.1 Like The First. Their leading single from their debut album 발작(發作) Baljag (Reaction), was reasonably popular and received considerable airplay and Wanted was invited to perform the song at numerous occasions. Having a unique balance of a high, clear voice (Jae Suk), a strong pleasant voice (Jae Ho), and a husky, powerful voice (Dong Kyun), they were touted as one of the hottest newly debuted groups.

However, not long after their debut, Wanted met with a severe car crash. Suh Jae Ho unfortunately passed on, and Kim Jae Suk was left in a coma with massive injuries. Ha Dong Kyun and Jeon Sung Hwan were lucky to escape with minor injuries. Wanted's activities were thus suspended while bandmates and fans alike mourned for Suh Jae Ho. Kim Jae Suk recovered from his coma and had to spend a long time recuperating and treating the scars left from the accident. In between 2004 and 2006, there was no activity from any of the Wanted members. Ha Dong Kyun occasionally worked for one or two drama OSTs and Wanted seemingly had disbanded.

In 2006, Ha Dong Kyun surprisingly released his Vol.1 Stand Alone which garnered attention and reintroduced him to the music scene. His album enjoyed reasonable success for a new (he was considered new) artiste. Kim Jae Suk, recuperating from his injuries, expressed his desire to sing again.

In 2007, Wanted then announced their second album. Reunited with 7Dayz bandmate Lee Jung, Wanted's Vol.2 - 7Dayz & Wanted was released in July 2007. Lee Jung, former bandmate of Suh Jae Ho, Jeon Sung Hwan and Ha Dong Kyun in 7Dayz, had remained good friends with his bandmates even after disbanding and had decided to participate in the album as a tribute to his much-missed friend. Staying true to their R&B-esque roots, the album has powerful ballads such as I Promise You and more light hearted tracks such as Wonderful Day. Epik High also participated in the album.

In 2012 they released their third album "Vintage".

3. WANTED burst onto the Indianapolis hard rock scene in the early 90’s with a blend of memorable hooks and in your face vocals. Sharing the stage with talented local acts such as Sweet F.A., Schoolboy Crush, Ma Kelley, Snakeskin Cowboy, Felony, and Nova Rex, WANTED had become a Midwest favorite.

WANTED was made up of five very talented musicians from all over America. Bobby Sisk, a multi-talented musician from Miami, Florida, began his musical career at age 9 when he started out playing piano, guitar, and drums. At age 23, Bobby (ex-Youngblood) finally found himself in WANTED making a name for himself as a premier vocalist for an up and coming band. Scott Cole, an experienced rock drummer, started at the age of 14 in Dayton, Ohio. Scott had quite a bit of experience being on the road and felt at home behind the drums. Eric "Cruise" Saylors, one of the two guitarists, originally from Kokomo, Indiana, began playing at age 15. After playing in several different bands, Eric met guitarist Tadd Wilson, originally from Rodchester, Indiana, and began to form WANTED. With Tadd’s natural guitar ability and Eric’s seasoned writing skills, they made a fantastic guitar duo. Erikk D. Lee originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, started out playing the drums, but went on to play the bass at the age of 16. Erikk was responsible for pounding out the memorable low notes during their energetic live shows.

After meeting Bob McCutheon, a well know manager of MCA Recording artist Sweet F.A., many things started to happen for the band. After a couple of months of hard work and preparation with their new manager, it was time to hit the road. From the word go, WANTED opened for two major acts in ENUFF Z NUFF and BAD ENGLISH.

Showcasing for various major record labels paid off when WANTED was offered a label contract with Geffen Records. Tom Zutant and Vicky Hamilton, Geffen Executives, brought WANTED into Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, CA to record "Be Still My Heart" and "Lost in Me Forever". Relationships between the record label and band management dissolved any hopes that WANTED would be signed.

I PROMISE YOU
Wanted Lyrics

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She wants me to come over
I can tell her eyes don't lie
She's callin' me in the dark

She moves, I swear the room around her lights up like the sky
Confidence like a rockstar

I wanna put my hands on her hands

Feel the heat from her skin
Get reckless in the starlight

I'm movin' to the beat of her heart
I was so lost until tonight, tonight

I found you in my darkest hour
I found you in the pourin' rain
I found you when I was on my knees
And your life brought me back again

Found you in a river of pure emotion
I found you, my only truth
I found you and the music played
I was lost

'Til I found you, you, you
'Til I found you, you, you

The night is gettin' older and I can't come off this high
I don't want this here to end

I know she feels the same 'cause I can see it in her eyes
She says, "Can we start again?"

I wanna put my hands on her hands
Feel the heat from her skin
Get reckless in the starlight

She's movin' to the beat of my heart
We were so lost until tonight, tonight

I found you in my darkest hour
I found you in the pourin' rain
I found you when I was on my knees
And your life brought me back again

Found you in a river of pure emotion
I found you, my only truth
I found you and the music played

I was lost (lost)
'Til I found you, you, you
'Til I found you, you, you
'Til I found you, you, you
'Til I found you, you, you

I said, people
We're all looking for love tonight
But sometimes we can't see it
We're all blinded by the light
And we all get low, all get low
Searchin' for that peace of mind
Just when I'd given up
Lookin' for some kind of sign

That's when I found you, you, you
I found you, you, you
I found you, you, you
I found you, you, you

I found you in my darkest hour
I found you in the pourin' rain
I found you when I was on my knees
And your life brought me back again

Found you in a river of pure emotion
I found you, my only truth
I found you and the music played

I was lost (lost, lost)
'Til I found you (found you)

Overall Meaning

The song "I Found You" by The Wanted tells the story of a man who meets a woman who sparks something in him that he has never felt before. The woman wants him to come over to her, and he can tell from her eyes that she is genuine. The lyrics describe the passion and intensity that he feels when he is around her, and the connection that they share. The song is exceptionally romantic, with the singer saying that he has found this woman in his darkest hour, in the pouring rain, and on his knees. He describes her arrival in his life as a rebirth, bringing him back to life, and infusing him with hope and optimism.

The song employs a variety of powerful imagery to convey the singer's feelings, including the woman lighting up the room around her like a star, and moving to the beat of his heart. The extended metaphor of finding her in a river of pure emotion suggests that the singer has experienced a profound personal transformation as a result of meeting this woman. The song's overall message is one of hope, emphasizing the transformative power of love to bring joy and happiness to even the darkest moments in life.

Line by Line Meaning

She wants me to come over
I can see the desire in her eyes and feel the magnetic pull compelling me to be with her.

I can tell her eyes don't lie
The intensity of her gaze is sincere and reflects the passion I feel from her.

She's callin' me in the dark
Her voice, both literally and metaphorically, beckons me to come to her in the night.

She moves, I swear the room around her lights up like the sky
Her movements are so captivating that it feels like the entire space around her is glowing and radiant.

Confidence like a rockstar
Her self-assuredness is akin to that of a famous musician, and it only adds to her allure.

I wanna put my hands on her hands
The desire that I feel for her is so intense that the simple act of holding hands would mean everything to me.

Feel the heat from her skin
I want to physically connect with her, to feel the warmth of her body and the electricity of her touch.

Get reckless in the starlight
I want to let go of all inhibition and dance with her wildly beneath the twinkling canopy of the night sky.

I'm movin' to the beat of her heart
Being near her and feeling her heart beat feels like the most natural rhythm for my own body to follow.

I was so lost until tonight, tonight
I've been searching for something I couldn't quite grasp, and now that I've found her, everything makes sense.

I found you in my darkest hour
When I was at my lowest point and feeling utterly hopeless, she appeared and brought light into my life.

I found you in the pourin' rain
Even when circumstances were stormy and difficult, she was the ray of sunshine that shone through and gave me hope.

I found you when I was on my knees
At a moment of vulnerability and surrender, she was the one who lifted me up and restored my strength.

And your life brought me back again
Simply by existing and being in my world, she has breathed new life into me and rekindled my spirit.

Found you in a river of pure emotion
I discovered her in a moment of raw feeling and connection, and it felt like being swept up in a current of intense emotion.

I found you, my only truth
In a world full of confusion and uncertainty, she is the one constant that I know I can rely on and trust completely.

I found you and the music played
Being with her feels like being in perfect harmony with the world, and every moment feels like a beautiful melody.

The night is gettin' older and I can't come off this high
As the hours pass and we spend more time together, the elation and joy I feel only intensifies.

I don't want this here to end
The thought of leaving her side fills me with a sense of loss and sadness that I can't bear.

I know she feels the same 'cause I can see it in her eyes
Her gaze reflects that same fear of separation and longing to stay together that I feel.

She says, 'Can we start again?'
Even though we've spent the whole night together, she seems to want to start anew, to make every moment feel just as special as the last.

I said, people
In a more reflective moment, I address the larger human experience of searching for love and connection.

We're all looking for love tonight
Regardless of who we are or where we come from, everyone shares the basic human desire for love and companionship.

But sometimes we can't see it
Despite this shared longing, there are times when we fail to recognize the love that's right in front of us.

We're all blinded by the light
Our vision can be clouded by the overwhelming intensity of this desire for love, and we can miss out on what's truly important.

And we all get low, all get low
Even those of us who seem the most confident or put-together inevitably face moments of doubt and desperation.

Searchin' for that peace of mind
Ultimately, we're all on a quest for inner peace and contentment in life, and love is often the key to unlocking that feeling.

Just when I'd given up
At a moment when I was convinced that love was impossible, she arrived and proved me wrong.

Lookin' for some kind of sign
Before I found her, I was desperate to find any indication that love was still out there and available to me.

That's when I found you, you, you
In the end, it was her that was the sign I was searching for, the beacon of hope that led me to the love I'd been seeking all along.

I was lost (lost, lost)
Before I found her, I was wandering aimlessly and feeling hopeless.

'Til I found you (found you)
But once I found her, everything changed for the better, and I knew that I'd never be lost again.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steve Mac, Ina Christine Wroldsen, Wayne Hector

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