I Want You – English Lyrics

• By: Tiësto, Mike Williams

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of Future House with Tiësto and Mike Williams' "I Want You." This track exemplifies the genre's energetic style, featuring catchy vocal chops and a driving beat that's sure to get you moving. Explore how the blend of deep house and EDM creates a sound that's both modern and infectious.

[English]

I want you

to be

I want you

to be

I want you

to be

I want you

I want you

to be

I want you

to be

to be

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
want /wɑːnt/ A1	verb - to desire something
be /biː/ A1	verb - exist or occur

Key Grammar Structures

• I want you to be

  ➔ Verb + Object + Infinitive (want + object + to-infinitive)

  ➔ This structure is used to express that someone desires or wishes for another person (the "object") to perform an action or to be in a certain state (the "infinitive"). Here, "I" desires "you" to "be" something/somewhere.

• I want you to be

  ➔ Simple Present Tense

  ➔ The verb "want" is in the simple present tense, indicating a current, ongoing, or general desire. It describes what the speaker feels right now.

• I want you to be

  ➔ Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) Word Order

  ➔ English typically follows a Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order. In this sentence, "I" is the subject, "want" is the verb, and "you" is the direct object of "want".

• I want you to be

  ➔ Object Pronoun

  ➔ "You" functions as the object of the verb "want". It indicates who the speaker's desire is directed towards. In this specific construction, "you" also acts as the subject of the infinitive "to be".

• to be

  ➔ Infinitive as a Complement

  ➔ The infinitive "to be" completes the meaning of "want you". It expresses the desired state or action for the object "you". In this context, "to be" implies "to be [something]" or "to be [somewhere]," leaving the specific state open to interpretation.

• I want you

  ➔ Transitive Verb

  ➔ "Want" is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object. In this case, "you" is the direct object of "want". The desire is directed *at* someone.

• I want you to be

  ➔ Expressing Desire or Wish

  ➔ The entire phrase "I want you to be" is a common way to express a strong desire or wish for another person's state or existence. It conveys a personal longing.

• to be

  ➔ Ellipsis / Implied Complement

  ➔ While "to be" is grammatically complete, its full meaning in this context is often implied. The speaker wants "you to be [something]" or "you to be [with me/mine/happy/etc.]". The specific complement is left unsaid, creating a sense of longing or mystery.

• I want you to be (repeated lines)

  ➔ Repetition for Emphasis (Rhetorical Device)

  ➔ The repetition of the phrase "I want you to be" throughout the song is a rhetorical device used to emphasize the speaker's intense desire and longing. It builds emotional intensity and reinforces the central theme.