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“(If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To” is the first single to Weezer’s seventh studio album Raditude. Rivers Cuomo told Billboard : “As a songwriter, I usually have to do a lot of revision to get the exact right tone. The first draft can sound too cliché or ironic or just be off, and I have to keep moving things around.” He added that he struggled with that on this song, “because the lyrics are very sweet, but I wanted to give it some edge.” (Source If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To Songfacts)

Initially scheduled to be released to American rock radio on August 25, 2009, the track leaked less than a week after the announcement, and the official release of the single to radio was moved up to August 18. The single debuted at number 21 on the Billboard Rock Songs Chart, and in the same position on the Alternative Songs chart. The music video features Odette Yustman. The song was first played live on August 23rd, 2009 in Toronto, Ontario at the Molson Amphitheatre.

Reception

The song has received positive reviews, so far.

Jillian Mapes from the Billboard Magazine says:

On the first single from Weezer’s new album, the now-veteran band continues to channel youthful nostalgia, this time through references to the movie “Titanic” and jokes about meatloaf. The song’s upbeat rhythm recalls the ’80s top 40 hit “Walking on Sunshine,” exuding a catchy excitement that feels almost plastic but is still undeniable. The self-deprecating lines about being shy around women are quintessential Cuomo.

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(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To
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The moon was shining on the lake at night
The Slayer t-shirt fit the scene just right
Smeared mascara, I looked into your eyes,…

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imDelusional wrote:
Monday morning

Not terrible. The only song off Ratitude I added to my iPod after listening to the CD.

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Linkhare wrote:
Saturday morning

This song is a master piece. I wish the rest of the album was like that, too. [2]...srsly

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AnglophileRock wrote:
Thursday evening

They were unbelievable on Conan.

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bj_burger wrote:
last week

DIE DIE DIE DIE I hate this song so much... Aw lordy lord it just keeps playing on the radio x(

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blond-bond wrote:
last month

this song is very realistic:D great job!

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nicolasgarza6 wrote:
last month

This is the most pop weezer has ever gotten...i love it...theres nothing wrong with pop haha

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JanLustiger wrote:
last month

This song is a master piece. I wish the rest of the album was like that, too.

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lar1016 wrote:
last month

raditude=best weezer album ever and that means alot

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w0bbEL wrote:
last month

song is so much fun

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stevie_rules wrote:
last month

blues brother: the video is the guy telling the girl to go away, not about love at all, thats why he says go! i want you to go i aint got all night thats what it means

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bunnykisses wrote:
last month

i really like this song.....looked it up......almost puked when i saw it was weezer.......its too bad i like it, i guess i'll have to get over it and enjoy it =P....this sucks

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zalmicie wrote:
last month

'tis cool

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pixierice wrote:
last month

OH I want cha too! :)

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JaniDantas wrote:
last month

the version with Sara Bareilles is a dream. [2]

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Juu_u wrote:
last month

your mom cooked meat loaf, even though i dont eat meat lol

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Juu_u wrote:
last month

we watched titanic and it didnt make us sad..........flashback?

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slums69 wrote:
last month

what if it's a little bit pop ? it's a great song, anyway ;) !

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realsuperichie wrote:
last month

People will talk shit about Weezer forever because nothing they do will ever sound like blue or Pinkerton. They tried to try out new stuff on the red album and everyone (for the most part) hated it. I personally didn't, but everyone else seemed to. I think they probably just said "fuck it, nothing is going to satisfy everyone, let's just sell out hard and make it obvious". Honestly, I don't blame them.

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momothepirate wrote:
last month

So bad, so good.

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adamzZz wrote:
last month

Screw the fact that this song is a pop monster. It's fun. I love it.

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