I Want to Be Wanted (Per Tutta la Vita)
Brenda Lee · The Definitive Collection [Mca Nashville] [2006]
(Wanted, wanted)
Alone, so alone that I could cry
I want to be wanted (wanted)
Alone, watching lovers passing by
I want to be wanted.
When I am Kissed
I want his lips to really kiss me
When we're apart
I want his heart to really miss me.
I want to know he loves me so his eyes are misting
That's the way I want to be loved.
Alone, just my lonely heart knows how
I want to be wanted (wanted) right now
Not tomorrow, but right now
I want to be wanted.
I want someone to say goodmorning and goodnight to
Someone I know that I will always have the right to
Where is this someone somewhere meant for me?
Alone, just my lonely heart knows how
I want to be wanted wanted - right now
Not tomorrow, but right now
I want to be wanted.
I want someone to say goodmorning and goodnight to
Someone I know that I will always have the right to
Where is this someone somewhere meant for me?
Someone, somewhere
Meant for me...
I Want to Be Wanted (Per Tutta la Vita)
Released in 1965, Brenda Lee's 'I Want to Be Wanted (Per Tutta la Vita)' stands as a poignant exploration of romantic vulnerability within the pop and country crossover genre. The track captures the emotional tension of a relationship where the singer desires to be desired by her partner, yet fears the consequences of that desire. Recorded during a period when Lee was navigating her transition from child star to a mature adult artist, the song reflects her growing ability to convey complex adult emotions through her distinctive vocal style. While often associated with her earlier teen idol image, this recording demonstrates her depth as a performer capable of addressing themes of longing and insecurity with genuine gravitas. The inclusion of the Italian phrase 'Per Tutta la Vita' adds a layer of international flair to the composition, highlighting the cross-cultural appeal of her work during the mid-1960s.