I Wanna Be With You

The Isley Brothers · Other Songs - The Isley Brothers

I try but I can't seem to get myself to think of

Anything but you

Your breath on my face, your warm gentle kiss

I taste the truth, I taste the truth

You know what I came here for, so I won't ask for more



I wanna be with you, if only for a night

To be the one who's in your arms, who holds you tight

I wanna be with you there's nothing more to say

There's nothing else I want more than to feel this way



I wanna be with you



So I'll hold you tonight like I would if you were mine

To hold forever more

And I'll savor each touch that I wanted so much

To feel before, to feel before

How beautiful it is just to be like this



I wanna be with you, if only for a night

To be the one who's in your arms, who holds you tight

I wanna be with you there's nothing more to say

There's nothing else I want more than to feel this way



I wanna be with you

(I wanna be with you)

I wanna be with you



Oh, baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore

It drives me crazy when I try to

So call my name, take my hand

Can you make my wish, baby, your command



I wanna be with you there's nothing more to say

There's nothing else I want more than to feel this way



I wanna be with you

(I wanna be with you)

I wanna be with you

I wanna be with you, yeah

(I wanna be with you)



I wanna be, I wanna be with you

I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be

I wanna be with you

I wanna be baby, I wanna be with you

I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be

(I wanna be with you)



I wanna be baby, I wanna be with you

I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be

I wanna be with you, I wanna be with you, I wanna be

(I wanna be with you)

I wanna be with you, I wanna be with you

I Wanna Be With You - The Isley Brothers

Released in 1971, 'I Wanna Be With You' stands as a defining track in The Isley Brothers' catalog, showcasing their signature blend of R&B, soul, and funk. The song features the group's characteristic vocal harmonies and a driving, rhythmic arrangement that became a staple of their live performances. As a mid-tempo love ballad, it captures the emotional intensity and polished production typical of the early 1970s Motown and Philadelphia soul scenes. The track highlights the brothers' ability to craft anthems that balance romantic sentiment with a sophisticated musical backdrop, cementing their legacy as one of the most influential vocal groups of the era.