I Only Want To Be With You

Dusty Springfield · Classic [2009]

I don't know what it is that makes me love you so

I only know I never want to let you go

'Cause you've started something

Oh, can't you see?

That ever since we met

You've had a hold on me

It happens to be true

I only want to be with you



It doesn't matter where you go or what you do

I want to spend each moment of the day with you

Oh, look what has happened with just one kiss

I never knew that I could be in love like this

It's crazy but it's true

I only want to be with you



You stopped and smiled at me

And asked if I'd care to dance

I fell into your open arms

And I didn't stand a chance

Now listen honey

I just want to be beside you everywhere

As long as we're together, honey, I don't care

'Cause you've started something

Oh, can't you see?

That ever since we met

You've had a hold on me

No matter what you do

I only want to be with you



Oh, oh, you stopped and you smiled at me

And asked if I'd care to dance

I fell into your open arms

And I didn't stand a chance

Now hear me tell you

I just want to be beside you everywhere

As long as we're together, honey, I don't care

'Cause you've started something

Oh, can't you see?

That ever since we met

You've had a hold on me

No matter what you do

I only want to be with you

I said no matter, no matter what you do

I only want to be with you

I Only Want To Be With You

Dusty Springfield's 'I Only Want To Be With You' stands as a quintessential example of her signature soul-pop style, blending lush orchestration with her distinctive vocal delivery. Recorded for the 'Classic [2009]' compilation, this track exemplifies the emotional depth and melodic sophistication that defined her career during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The song captures the universal longing for connection, delivered with a warmth that became a hallmark of her discography. As part of her broader catalog of romantic ballads, it showcases her ability to craft intimate narratives that resonated deeply with audiences worldwide, cementing her legacy as a leading figure in the British Invasion and soul music history.