I Want Love
Elton John
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I want love, but it's impossible A man like me, so irresponsible A man like me is dead in places Other men feel liberated I can't love, shot full of holes Don't feel nothing, I just feel cold Don't feel nothing, just old scars Toughening up around my heart But I want love, just a different kind I want love, won't break me down Won't brick me up, won't fence me in I want a love, that don't mean a thing That's the love I want, I want love I want love on my own terms After everything I've ever learned Me, I carry too much baggage Oh man I've seen so much traffic But I want love, just a different kind I want love, won't break me down Won't brick me up, won't fence me in I want a love, that don't mean a thing That's the love I want, I want love So bring it on, I've been bruised Don't give me love that's clean and smooth I'm ready for the rougher stuff No sweet romance, I've had enough A man like me is dead in places Other men feel liberated But I want love, just a different kind I want love, won't break me down Won't brick me up, won't fence me in I want a love, that don't mean a thing That's the love I want, I want love I want love, just a different kind I want love, won't break me down Won't brick me up, won't fence me in I want a love, that don't mean a thing That's the love I want, I want love
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Written by: Bernard J.p. Taupin, Elton John
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"I Want Love" is a song by British artist Elton John, featured on his album "Songs from the West Coast" which was released in 2001.
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Song CreditsThis song was the first single from the album and it marked John's return to the charts after a three-year absence.
- The song was written by Elton John and his lifelong writing partner Bernie Taupin.
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Song Performance"I Want Love" reached number 7 on the UK Singles Chart and number 110 on the US Billboard Bubbling Under chart.
- Internationally, the song peaked within the top 10 in Canada, Italy, Portugal, and Spain.
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Grammy Nomination"I Want Love" was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2002 for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance but it didn't win.
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Music VideoThe music video of "I Want Love" features actor Robert Downey Jr., who lip-syncs the entire song.
- This music video was directed by Sam Taylor-Wood and was awarded with the Breakthrough Video at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Song Theme"I Want Love" is about someone who's been too damaged by past relationships to freely accept new love. It deals with themes of fear, hope, and the longing for romantic love.
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Live PerformancesElton John has performed "I Want Love" in many of his concerts and it continues to be a fan favorite at his shows.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists, including Chris Stapleton, who performed it at the tribute concert "I'm Still Standing: A Grammy Salute" in 2018, in honor of Elton John's musical legacy.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its mature lyrics and Elton John's strong vocal performance, often citing it as one of the standout tracks from "Songs from the West Coast".
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Song CollaborationElton John and Bernie Taupin consider themselves a team when it comes to their songwriting. Taupin writes the lyrics, and then John turns them into music. This unique collaboration brought about incredible hits, including "I Want Love".
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