I Just Wanna Be Loved
Boy George · Other Songs - Boy George
Take a picture of tonight and
Keep it by your heart
Love has left us memories
There's no better way to part
I will find another love
Someone new to drag me down
How you tried to level me
But you never stood your ground
Fortunately I got wise this time
Fortunately I got me on my mind
Oh I just want to be loved
Don't want to fight you baby
But I'm much too proud to say it now
I just want to be loved
Don't want to beg you baby
But I'm much too proud to shout it out
Take a piece of dignity and use it in your life
Even though you hurt me
I still want you to survive
Love was never special
We were never down
You will always have someone
To bring home the crown
Fortunately I got wise this time
Fortunately I got me on my mind
Oh I just want to be loved
Don't want to fight you baby
But I'm much too proud to say it loud
I just want to be loved
Don't want to beg you baby
But I'm much too proud to shout it out
When you love someone
Don't you know, love is blind
When you love someone
It'll be for all time, that's right
Fortunately I got wise this time
Fortunately I got me on my mind
Oh I just want to be loved
Don't want to fight you baby
But I'm much too proud to say it now
I just want to be loved
Don't want to beg you baby
Don't want to fight you baby
But I'm much too proud to shout it out
Just want to be loved
Oh I just want to be loved
Just want to be loved
I need to be loved
yeah yeah
Just want to be loved
Don't want to fight you baby
Love me, love me, love me, love me yeah
Just want to be loved
Oh I....
Love me, love me, love me, love me yeah
I Just Wanna Be Loved
Released in 1987, "I Just Wanna Be Loved" stands as a defining track in the oeuvre of Boy George, capturing the raw emotional vulnerability characteristic of his work during the height of the New Romantic era. The song features George's distinctive falsetto and theatrical delivery, blending pop sensibilities with a poignant narrative about the universal desire for affection and connection. As a standalone recording, it exemplifies the genre's focus on personal expression and dramatic flair, resonating deeply with audiences who appreciated the intersection of pop music and theatrical performance. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to transcend specific trends, offering a timeless exploration of human emotion that remains central to George's legacy as a pioneering figure in alternative pop culture.