About the song
Lobo’s “I’d Love You to Want Me” is a song that continues to resonate with audiences decades after its initial release in 1972. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to its catchy melody, heartfelt lyrics, and Lobo’s soulful vocals.
The song’s central theme revolves around a man’s yearning for reciprocated love. Lobo’s lyrics express a deep desire for emotional connection and intimacy. His voice, rich and expressive, conveys a sense of vulnerability and longing. The song’s arrangement is simple yet effective, featuring a driving bassline, gentle acoustic guitar, and Lobo’s signature falsetto.
“I’d Love You to Want Me” quickly became a commercial success, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and topping the Easy Listening chart. Its popularity extended beyond the United States, with the song charting in several other countries, including Australia, Canada, and Germany.
The song’s enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke emotions and connect with listeners on a personal level. Its timeless message of love, desire, and vulnerability continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time, “I’d Love You to Want Me” is a classic that deserves a place in your music collection.
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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