I Want You
by Savage Garden
What is “I Want You” really about?
If you’ve ever wondered what “I Want You” by Savage Garden is really about, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.
Savage Garden's 'I Want You' captures the intense uncertainty and desire of wanting someone deeply without knowing if that emotional investment is necessary or reciprocal.
So… what’s this song really about?
Savage Garden's 'I Want You' lyrically explores the complex emotions of intense attraction mixed with uncertainty. The song conveys a strong sense of yearning and desire, a theme captured by the refrain 'I want you, I don't know if I need you, but I'd die to find out.' This suggests a deep emotional conflict between the draw of desire and the practical considerations of necessity, highlighting the often-irrational nature of love and attraction. The mention of vivid, sensory experiences like 'a place where your crystal mind and magenta feelings take up shelter' and the unique comparison to 'chic-a-cherry cola' add a layer of depth to the narrative, signifying a transcendence into a euphoric, almost dream-like state whenever the singer thinks of the person.
Additionally, the repetition of the chorus emphasizes the desperation and the anxiousness to ascertain the significance of the relationship, reflecting a universal human experience. Throughout the song, metaphors and similes craft an imaginative and emotionally resonant soundscape, allowing listeners to deeply connect with the feelings of longing and the hope of realization that are so powerfully conveyed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What year was 'I Want You' by Savage Garden released?
The song 'I Want You' was released in 1996.
Q: What genre is 'I Want You' by Savage Garden?
The song 'I Want You' is commonly classified as pop rock.
Lyrics to “I Want You”
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[Pre-Chorus: Darren Hayes, Daniel Jones, Both]
Well, come stand a little bit closer (Oh-oh)
Breathe in and get a bit higher (Oh-oh)
You'll never know what hit you (Oh-oh)
When I get to you
[Chorus]
Ooh, I want you, I don't know if I need you, but
Ooh, I'd die to find out
Ooh, I want you, I don't know if I need you, but
Ooh, I would die to find out
[Post-Chorus: Daniel Jones]
(Ooh, ah) Yeah, yeah
(Ooh, ah) Yeah, yeah
[Verse 1: Darren Hayes]
Anytime I need to see your face, I just close my eyes
And I am taken to a place where your crystal mind
And magenta feelings take up shelter in the base of my spine
Sweet like a chic-a-cherry cola
I don't need to try to explain; I just hold on tight
And if it happens again, I might move so slightly
To the arms and the lips and the face of the human cannonball
That I need to, I want to
[Chorus: Both, Darren Hayes]
Ooh, I want you, I don't know if I need you, but
Ooh, I'd die to find out
Ooh, I want you, I don't know if I need you, but
Ooh, I would die to find out (So can we find out?)
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
Ooh, I want you, I don't know if I need you, but
Ooh, I'd die to find out
Ooh, I want you, I don't know if I need you, but
Ooh, I would die to find out
Ooh, I want you, I don't know if I need you, but
Ooh, I'd die to find out (I'd die to find out)
Ooh, I want you, I don't know if I need you, but (Oh, why can't we find out?)
Ooh, I would die to find out