About the song
Lobo, a singer-songwriter known for his soulful voice and romantic ballads, penned “I’d Love You to Want Me” as a timeless love song that has captivated audiences for decades. This heartfelt and introspective track, released in 1972, became a hit single and a defining song for Lobo’s career.
With his distinctive voice and emotive delivery, Lobo explores the universal themes of love, desire, and the longing for connection. Through introspective lyrics and Lobo’s soulful performance, listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.
The opening lines, “I’d love you to want me, like I want you,” immediately establish the song’s central theme. The lyrics continue to explore the depth and intensity of the singer’s love, emphasizing his desire for reciprocation. The song’s refrain, “I’d love you to want me,” is both powerful and uplifting, conveying a sense of hope and optimism.
Throughout the song, Lobo’s soulful vocals and the song’s melancholic melody create a captivating and immersive listening experience. The song’s ability to evoke a sense of longing and desire makes it a timeless classic.
“I’d Love You to Want Me” is more than just a popular song; it is a cultural touchstone that has influenced countless artists and generations of music fans. The song’s heartfelt lyrics and soulful performance continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless and enduring piece of music history.
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Lyrics
When I saw you standing there
I ’bout fell out my chair
And when you moved your mouth to speak
I felt the blood go to my feet
Now, it took time for me to know
What you tried so not to show
Something in my soul just cries
I see the want in your blue eyes
Baby, I’d love you to want me
The way that I want you
The way that it should be
Mm, baby, you’d love me to want you
The way that I want to
If you’d only let it be
You told yourself years ago
You’d never let your feeling show
The obligation that you made
For the title that they gave
Baby, I’d love you to want me
The way that I want you
The way that it should be
Mm, baby, you’d love me to want you
The way that I want to
If you’d only let it be
Now, it took time for me to know
What you tried so not to show
Now something in my soul just cries
I see the want in your blue eyes
Baby, I’d love you to want me
The way that I want you
The way that it should be
Mm, baby, you’d love me to want you
The way that I want to
If you’d only let it be (oh)
Baby, I’d love you to want me
The way that I want you
The way that it should be
Mm, baby, you’d love me to want you
The way that I want to
If you’d only let it be