Desire
Ware Jessie Lyrics
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(Ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh, ooh)
You're my desire
And this, I always know
You've been admired
And do you see me glow?
Take me as I am
Take me as I am
Don't want to be left alone
Take me in your arms
Take me in your hands
Love me like we used to know
Am I seeing?
Am I feeling now?
That I want you
That I need you
My desire, desire (ooh)
My desire
We stick together
From a kiss I've met before
And [?] leave your lover
It's a cast that's still a [?]
Take me as I am
Take me as I am
Don't want to be left alone
Take me in your arms
Take me in your hands
Love me like we used to know
Am I seeing?
Am I feeling now?
That I want you
That I need you
My desire, desire (ooh)
My desire
My, my-my-my, my-my-my
My desire
And I need you, oh-ohh
And I need you, oh-ohh
And I need you, oh-ohh
And I need you, oh-ohh
In the song "Desire," Jessie Ware sings about her longing for someone she desires. The lyrics suggest that this person has caught her eye and that she wants them to reciprocate her feelings. She sings, "You're my desire, and this, I always know. You've been admired, and do you see me glow?" These lines highlight her deep attraction to this person and her hope that they will see her as a potential partner. Through the chorus, Ware emphasizes her desire for this person, repeating "My desire, desire" in a sensual manner.
The second verse emphasizes her connection with this person and how they have grown together. Ware sings, "We stick together from a kiss I've met before. And [?] leave your lover, it's a cast that's still a [?]" These lines suggest that despite previous relationships or experiences, she and this person have found their way to each other and that they have a deep bond.
Overall, "Desire" is a song about longing, passion, and deep connections. Ware's sultry vocals and poetic lyrics make for a compelling listen and will undoubtedly resonate with anyone who has ever had a strong desire for someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
You're my desire
You are the person who I want more than anything else
And this, I always know
I am certain that I want you
You've been admired
Many people have found you attractive
And do you see me glow?
Can you tell that I am happy and excited to be with you?
Take me as I am
I want you to accept me for who I am
Don't want to be left alone
I would feel sad and lonely if you were not with me
Take me in your arms
I want you to hold me closely and affectionately
Take me in your hands
I want you to take control and lead me
Love me like we used to know
I want to feel the same love and affection that we had in the past
Am I seeing?
I am questioning what I am observing
Am I feeling now?
I am questioning my emotions
That I want you
I am realizing that I want you more than I thought
That I need you
I am realizing that I need you more than I thought
My desire, desire (ooh)
My longing for you is strong
We stick together
We are committed to each other
From a kiss I've met before
Our relationship started with a kiss
And [?] leave your lover
And we will never separate or break up
It's a cast that's still a [?]
Our love is permanent and unchanging
My, my-my-my, my-my-my
I am thinking deeply and seriously about you
And I need you, oh-ohh
I cannot live without you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MITCHUM CHIN, PAUL JEFFERIES, DANIEL DALEY, JESSIE WARE, TOM HULL
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