Weezer – (If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To (3:29)
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About This Track
“(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.
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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OdimiToge wrote:
Somehow it reminds me of The Libertines
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LambOfBodom wrote:
I swear it's true <3
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dondokken wrote:
They should have done the album version also with Sara Bareilles.
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comeonela wrote:
This song brought me to Weezer <3
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IamNicki wrote:
<3
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d3adAbYsS wrote:
could this be my next favorite song?...yeah! you bet!
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jakobdorof wrote:
the ustream version with rivers on meds and brian singing the bridge is actually great.
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xiempiethps wrote:
You can say what you want about raditude, but this is a fucking TUNE
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iLexxanne wrote:
LOVE.
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gerok666 wrote:
tengo pegada esta canción! muy buenaaa !
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Toria5637 wrote:
So much pain may come our way there may come a day when we have nothing left to say!
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jodollarsigne wrote:
Just being able to say Weezer is good. Just say it. One of the funniest and best bands.
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CCSandman wrote:
Only realised this is 'Weezer', originally thought it was 'Ash'!
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netta0587 wrote:
without you, my heart is blue[2] ♥
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OdeTooJoy wrote:
this is the first weezer i've liked since Make Believe.
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iain316 wrote:
sonisphere baby!
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Candlewhack wrote:
Only good song on Raditude because it's the only track you've heard more than once.
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itstaylorleigh wrote:
This song is so good, I can't stop listening to it. Been on repeat all day.
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Vincentglara wrote:
only good song on raditude.
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Lewis_7 wrote:
Absolute belter of a track, this is a song for every guy who needs the girl to make a move (Captain Obvious)
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