“I Wish I Knew You Wanted Me” is a song by American singer and songwriter Demi Lovato. It was released on July 24, 2020, as the third single from her seventh studio album, Dancing with the Devil…The Art of Starting Over. The song is a mid-tempo pop-R&B track, which finds Lovato reflecting on a past relationship and wishing that she had known the other person wanted her.
Lyrics of “I Wish I Knew You Wanted Me”
The song starts off with Lovato singing, “I wish I knew you wanted me, I wish I knew you cared / I wish I knew you needed me, I wish I had known it then.” The chorus is a plea for the other person to make their feelings known, with Lovato singing, “I wish I knew you wanted me, I wish I knew you cared / I wish you’d tell me what you need, I wish I had known it then.”
The verses find Lovato reflecting on the relationship and wondering why she didn’t know the other person wanted her. She sings, “I wish I knew you wanted me, I wish I knew you cared / I wish I knew you needed me, I wish I had known it then.” She goes on to express her regret, singing, “I wish I had known the truth, I wish I’d seen it clear / I wish I’d seen the signs, I wish I had known it then.”
Meaning of the Song
The song is about regretting not knowing that someone wanted you. Lovato is reflecting on a past relationship and wishing that she had known the other person wanted her. It’s a plea for the other person to make their feelings known and for them to tell her what they need. The song is a reminder to not take things for granted and to always be open to communication.
It’s a powerful reminder to be honest with yourself and your feelings, and to never be afraid to express them. The song is a reminder that it’s never too late to be honest and to tell someone how you feel.
“I Wish I Knew You Wanted Me” is a powerful reminder to be honest with yourself and your feelings, and to never be afraid to express them. The song is a plea for the other person to make their feelings known and for them to tell her what they need. It’s a reminder to not take things for granted and to always be open to communication.