Wanted
Hunter Hayes
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You know I'd fall apart without you I don't know how you do what you do 'Cause everything that don't make sense about me Makes sense when I'm with you Like everything that's green girl I need you But it's more than one and one makes two Put aside the math and the logic of it You gotta know you're wanted too 'Cause I wanna wrap you up Wanna kiss your lips I wanna make you feel wanted And I wanna call you mine Wanna hold your hand forever Never let you forget it Yeah I wanna make you feel wanted Anyone can tell you you're pretty And you get that all the time, I know you do But your beauty's deeper than the make up And I wanna show you what I see tonight When I wrap you up When I kiss your lips I wanna make you feel wanted And I wanna call you mine Wanna hold your hand forever Never let you forget it 'Cause baby I wanna make you feel wanted As good as you make me feel I I wanna make you feel better Better than your fairy tales Better than your best dreams You're more than everything I need You're all I ever wanted All I ever wanted And I just wanna wrap you up Wanna kiss your lips I wanna make you feel wanted And I wanna call you mine Wanna hold your hand forever And never let you forget it Yeah I wanna make you feel wanted Baby I wanna make you feel wanted You'll always be wanted
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20 facts about this song
Release Date"Wanted" by Hunter Hayes was released on March 5, 2012.
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Album AppearanceThe song is included in Hayes' self-titled debut album.
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Songwriters"Wanted" was co-written by Hunter Hayes and Troy Verges.
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Chart Performance"Wanted" reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Certification"Wanted" is certified 5× Platinum by the RIAA.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the country and pop genres.
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Award NominationsHunter Hayes received a Grammy nomination for Best Country Solo Performance for "Wanted."
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Record BreakingAt age 21, Hayes became the youngest male act ever to top the Billboard Hot Country Songs with "Wanted."
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Music VideoThe song's music video has amassed over 120 million views on YouTube as of 2021.
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InspirationThe song is about wanting to make someone feel loved and wanted, as claimed by Hayes in various interviews.
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Live PerformancesHayes debuted the song at the Grand Ole Opry in 2012.
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Covers and Remixes"Wanted" is often covered by other artists in their live shows and has had several remixes.
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Song LengthThe song runs for approximately 3 minutes and 50 seconds.
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Instrumental Arrangements"Wanted" is distinctive for its soft, instrumental arrangement, primarily piano and acoustic guitar.
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Impact"Wanted" proved to be Hayes' breakthrough hit, propelling his career to a new level.
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Personal SignificanceHayes once said in an interview that "Wanted" is one of the most personal songs he has ever written.
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Social MessageThe song was appreciated for its positive message towards women about being loved.
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Global Reach"Wanted" increased Hayes' international fanbase, reaching the top 10 on country charts in Canada as well.
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TouringThe song was a staple during Hayes' "Let's Be Crazy Tour" in 2013.
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SalesAs of July 2020, "Wanted" has sold 3.6 million copies in the United States.
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