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Introduction
There’s something about “Want To Be With You” that hits all the right notes—not just musically, but emotionally too. It’s a song that feels like it’s reaching out, wrapping you in a moment of pure connection. Whether you’ve heard it during a quiet moment alone or shared it with someone you love, the song has that rare ability to make you feel deeply understood.
At its core, “Want To Be With You” is about desire, but not in a superficial way. It’s about the kind of longing that’s rooted in true emotion—the kind where being with someone is more about comfort and understanding than just physical presence. The Moody Blues have a way of capturing that yearning in a way that feels timeless. There’s a softness to the lyrics, but there’s also an urgency that bubbles just under the surface. It’s the kind of song that makes you think about those late-night conversations with someone who just gets you.
What makes this song stand out is how The Moody Blues balance their signature style of lush, dreamy instrumentation with such a simple, heartfelt message. Their music often feels like it’s floating through a cloud of sound, but here, the directness of “I just want to be with you” pulls you down to earth in the best way possible. It’s like hearing someone whisper a confession that’s been on their mind for ages, and it’s impossible not to feel pulled in by the honesty.
The song also offers something comforting in the way it flows. It doesn’t rush through its message. Instead, it takes its time, almost like it’s lingering on the feeling of wanting to stay in a moment forever. This fits perfectly with the themes of love and connection—because when you’re with someone who matters, time often feels like it slows down, right? The steady rhythm, the soft vocals, and the gentle harmonies all come together to create this feeling of peace and contentment, even while expressing such a strong sense of longing.
One of the most beautiful aspects of “Want To Be With You” is that it feels universal. No matter who you are, there’s probably been someone in your life who made you feel that deep desire to just be—to exist in the same space, to share time, to experience moments that don’t need to be dressed up with grand gestures or over-the-top emotions. The Moody Blues capture that feeling with a kind of understated elegance, making this song resonate with listeners even years after its release.
At the end of the day, “Want To Be With You” is a reminder that sometimes the simplest things—just wanting to be near someone—can be the most powerful. It’s a song that invites you to reflect on those relationships in your life that mean the most, and it does so in a way that feels intimate, comforting, and deeply personal.
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Lyrics
When I think of all the things that we’ve been through
And all the things we’ve yet to do,
I… I start to realize
The world is such a lonely place.
Want to be with you
I remember all the heartaches we have known,
The angry nights when we were lonely.
The jealousy and pain,
Can we remain the same?
The world will have to hold its breath.
Want to be with you
I don’t need a reason,
I don’t need to understand.
I just want to be,
Want to be with you
Only want your love,
Only want you by my side,
Only want to be,
Want to be with you.
And when I look back down that road
I see the turnings that we both made,
The choice we had to make
The promises we break
Are nothing more than memories.
Want to be with you.
The jealousy and pain,
Can we remain the same?
The world will have to hold its breath.
Want to be with you.
I don’t need a reason,
I don’t need to understand.
I just want to be,
Want to be with you.
Only want your love,
Only want you by my side,
Only want to be,
Want to be with you.