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Kings of Leon — I Want You
Album: Only By The Night
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Released: 2008
Length: 5:05
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Get back on track, pick me up some bottles of booze
Fickle freshman, probably thinks he's cooler than you
A hay ride at five, everybody's coming around
So go press your skirt, word is there's a new girl in town

I call shotgun, you can play your R'n'B tunes
The fellowship time, it always comes a little too soon
The land of the creeps, freshened up and babyfaced shame
Put your eyes on me, and I know a place where we can get away

To say I want you, just 'zactly like I used to
'Cause baby, this is only bringing me down

Homeboy's so proud, he finally got the video proof
The night vision shows she was only ducking the truth
It's heavy I know, the black cat with the gift down below
A choke and a gag, she spit up and came back for more

And said I want you, just 'zactly like I used to
And baby, this is only bringing me down
She said I want you

I want you, just 'zactly like I used to
And baby, this is only bringing me down
I said I want you, just 'zactly like I used to
And baby this is only bringing me down
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 miahfost wrote:

Shitty lyrics.
 

That's how you know it's a Kings Of Leon song.  They fit with the vocal style and music {#Mrgreen}

(can you tell my opinion of KOL?)
Posted 14 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
 tprimeau wrote:
Cool song.
 
Shitty lyrics.
Posted 14 years ago by miahfost    [ Reply ]
Cool song.
Posted 14 years ago by tprimeau    [ Reply ]
 raga wrote:
Please someone kill that cow...
 
The cow's an innocent bystander. Someone take that blasted bell from around its poor neck.

Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 jhorton wrote:
blech!
 

 blech x 2
Posted 14 years ago by stephw    [ Reply ]
some listeners really just crack me up....{#Moon}
Posted 14 years ago by jkhandy    [ Reply ]
blech!
Posted 14 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]

I've like a few of their other tracks, but this one  err nope. Wait, it just got better with the Smiths doing their Joe Strummer  tribute.

Posted 14 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Bill, there are a lot of haters out there.  Please don't take this out of the rotation!   {#Stop}
Posted 14 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Over rated, over played.       {#No}
Posted 14 years ago by Detlaps    [ Reply ]
 Wisecrowe wrote:
Love his voice. Come off it all of you. {#Naughty}
 

This is a great song.  You are truly wise Crowe.   {#Guitarist}
Posted 14 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Love his voice. Come off it all of you. {#Naughty}
Posted 14 years ago by Wisecrowe    [ Reply ]
oh come'on, there is much worse to gripe about....and much better to praise....I give it a 6, just because I don't feel like slitting my wrists...
Posted 14 years ago by PhdGeniusIsAPrik    [ Reply ]

It took me as long as the outcome of the single Sex On Fire. I liked that one so i gave the album a try.

Oh my god, his voice is so annoying... How can anyone manage to listen the whole way through this album without wanting to tear your ears off... {#Snooty}


Posted 14 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
This might be okay if the vocal track were removed.
Posted 14 years ago by sdn    [ Reply ]
Please someone kill that cow...
Posted 14 years ago by raga    [ Reply ]
They got me at first few plays. Now I can't stand the singers voice {#Stupid}
Posted 14 years ago by OHMish    [ Reply ]
ha ha ha Bobcat is rite on!   {#Yes}
Posted 15 years ago by jinxjinxie    [ Reply ]
Is it over yet?
Posted 15 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
i DON'T want you...
Posted 15 years ago by bobcat1963    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
Every once in a while, along comes a band that makes you want to punch the lead singer right in the kisser.
 
{#Lol} 'Kin right!

Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Not one of my favorites either...
Posted 15 years ago by volnomad    [ Reply ]
{#Wall}

Posted 15 years ago by salide    [ Reply ]
This is my new least favorite band.
Posted 15 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:

I feel like I'm back in college.  No band comparisons are working for me here though.  I bought the CD, it is fantastic.  I don't understand the negativity from others though.  Maybe some of their other songs are rubbing off.  They do have a sophomoric quality at times.


 

I might even consider this one freshmonic...

Posted 15 years ago by pugifat    [ Reply ]
Waiting for this to end.  Just can't abide that fellow's voice.  This one is particularly dull.
Posted 15 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
At least I can stand to listen to this one.  All the other KoL songs, I have to instamute.

Posted 15 years ago by Alafia    [ Reply ]
 leathepea wrote:

no apology needed, I like it too.

 

I like it too. Very cool song.

Posted 15 years ago by bronorb    [ Reply ]
 mooseisadick wrote:
It has an infectious groove, similar to a tainted gimmick. Forgive me, but I like it.

 
no apology needed, I like it too.

Posted 15 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
His voice is ruining the track.
Posted 15 years ago by mirland    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
Yikes, Cat Stevens (Yusef Whatsizname) is on the Tonight Show playing music as this plays. Who knew he was back in the biz? Anyway, the point is, Cat/Yusef sounded better than KoL, IMO.
 
It´s Yusuf Islam and yeah, his latest CD "An other cup" came out late 2006 I think. The next is supposed to be out soon.
Posted 15 years ago by Verpeiler    [ Reply ]
what a repetitive stupidity!
Posted 15 years ago by namp    [ Reply ]

I feel like I'm back in college.  No band comparisons are working for me here though.  I bought the CD, it is fantastic.  I don't understand the negativity from others though.  Maybe some of their other songs are rubbing off.  They do have a sophomoric quality at times.




Posted 15 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
It has an infectious groove, similar to a tainted gimmick. Forgive me, but I like it.

Posted 15 years ago by mooseisadick    [ Reply ]
Every once in a while, along comes a band that makes you want to punch the lead singer right in the kisser.
Posted 15 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Love it. All you haters can f***k off.

{#Tongue}

Posted 15 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
This gets worse as it goes on...at times, hard to believe. {#Yell}
Posted 15 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
 Exene wrote:
OH MY GOD please make it stop
 



oh yeah plz!!! that song is so fuc***g bad
Posted 15 years ago by gorgi    [ Reply ]
Just found out these guys are from Tennessee. I would have never thought that. A very solid 8 in my book!
Posted 15 years ago by dewhead    [ Reply ]
OH MY GOD please make it stop
Posted 15 years ago by Exene    [ Reply ]
 lmic wrote:
An unholy marriage of The Pixies and Joe Walsh! {#Eek}

Holy Swiss Cheese! You've got a great ear! This is not the first time that you've nailed a band or an individual's sound...wow, I'm not worthy {#Notworthy}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Is this the 'Music for Drunks' set? Neil's Cortez and K-O-Leon? Wonder what's next? Lou Reed?

Posted 15 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Yikes, Cat Stevens (Yusef Whatsizname) is on the Tonight Show playing music as this plays. Who knew he was back in the biz? Anyway, the point is, Cat/Yusef sounded better than KoL, IMO.
Posted 15 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 TheKing2 wrote:


it is all pretty annoying ..

 

That's the word I was looking for - "whiny".  This guy's voice has annoyed me from the beginning but I couldn't quite put my finger on why exactly.  It's so WHINEY.  God, I wish he'd just sit in the corner sucking his thumb and let somebody else do the singing...

fatcatjb wrote: I am driven to turn this WAY down when it comes on...just can't get past the goofy bassline and whiny lyrics

Whiny and annoying seem apt descriptions of these 3 postings! If you don't like it, earplugs!!



Posted 15 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
Ill wait for the other bus......should be along in a few minutes......
Posted 15 years ago by Kdubba    [ Reply ]
insta-8!
I had not heard this.   


Posted 15 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
This is freaking awesome. 
Posted 15 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Just can't help myself: I like this. Even though it's repetitive and boring. Weird.

Posted 15 years ago by annersjen    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:

Daddy, What does the word 'bollox' mean?


 
Never you mind, and stop talking with plums in your mouth :o)

Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 Bridieboo wrote:
That's the word I was looking for - "whiny".  This guy's voice has annoyed me from the beginning but I couldn't quite put my finger on why exactly.  It's so WHINEY.  God, I wish he'd just sit in the corner sucking his thumb and let somebody else do the singing...

fatcatjb wrote:
I am driven to turn this WAY down when it comes on...just can't get past the goofy bassline and whiny lyrics
 
 

it is all pretty annoying ..
Posted 15 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 15 years ago by musiclife    [ Reply ]
at first i could not believe 1)this was a white guy singing; 2)this wasn't some butt-rock relic from the '80s that bill dug out.. a solid 7 & definitely the best song about high school that i've heard in a very long time.


Posted 15 years ago by floydoftherocks    [ Reply ]
Very nice how they weave all sorts of influences into their own sound.
Posted 15 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]

Bill, you're starting to convert me to these guys.  This is a gem.


Posted 15 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Good album. The best are: "Sex on fire", 'I want you' and 'Use somebody'. 
Posted 15 years ago by aliweg    [ Reply ]
That's the word I was looking for - "whiny".  This guy's voice has annoyed me from the beginning but I couldn't quite put my finger on why exactly.  It's so WHINEY.  God, I wish he'd just sit in the corner sucking his thumb and let somebody else do the singing...

fatcatjb wrote:
I am driven to turn this WAY down when it comes on...just can't get past the goofy bassline and whiny lyrics
 


Posted 15 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]
 hippiechick wrote:
I just can't make up my mind about these guys
 

bears repeating...
Posted 15 years ago by kingfish2004    [ Reply ]
I am driven to turn this WAY down when it comes on...just can't get past the goofy bassline and whiny lyrics
Posted 15 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
 hippiechick wrote:
I just can't make up my mind about these guys
 
I've been on the fence for awhile as well, but it looks like I'm going to end up liking them.

Posted 15 years ago by smdeeg    [ Reply ]


Hasn't anyone gotten " head while they're driving?" Driving Driving.............
{#Foot-in-mouth}........................

Posted 15 years ago by blueyedmerle    [ Reply ]
I was thinking more like Tom Petty on a whole lot of heroin.
Posted 15 years ago by ilph    [ Reply ]
that bass line is taking this poor song to stranger and stranger places...not a song I hope to hear again.
Counting Crows on quaaludes? 
Posted 15 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:

Daddy, What does the word 'bollox' mean?


 

And why is it spelled wrong?
Posted 15 years ago by jmassoglia    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a mellow version of Primus.
Posted 15 years ago by rconlon    [ Reply ]
 hippiechick wrote:
I just can't make up my mind about these guys
 
Well at least you can take comfort in knowing that your brother is not having an indecent imaginary relationship with this band.

Posted 15 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
Aargh! Bloody cowbells again! I know everyone and their uncle thinks the Kings of Leon are the dog's bollox, but to me their work is a dog's dinner :(
 

Daddy, What does the word 'bollox' mean?


Posted 15 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Sounds good and all...but I NEED MORE COWBELL!
Posted 15 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
Nah.
Posted 15 years ago by TernaryBit    [ Reply ]
I just can't make up my mind about these guys
Posted 15 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Not my favorite track but still a good song. This album is a much tighter and more interisting one than their priors - love to hear some more tracks from this one.

Posted 15 years ago by Mammu    [ Reply ]
 fluffybum wrote:
almost sounds like a pixies rip off.
  An unholy marriage of The Pixies and Joe Walsh! {#Eek}
Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
LOVE THEM and LOVE this tune!{#Jump}
Posted 15 years ago by raewah    [ Reply ]
 katzendogs wrote:
Not having rated anything in a long time, this one jumped out at me. Must look into more of their work. Eventually.
 
Please do Katzendogs......I think u would be pleasantly surprised at their 4 LPs....I'll send you their cd's if you want to take the time to  listen..........

BEM

Posted 15 years ago by blueyedmerle    [ Reply ]
I can't believe the ignorance of these posts......................I have been KOL fan since 2005. We were  at the "Gypsy Tea Room" in Dallas Texas.....How can anyone who loves music not appreciate the unique vocals and lyrics of the band.....yes it's
dirty and raw........I think that's "Rock and Roll"

BEM
Posted 15 years ago by blueyedmerle    [ Reply ]
Automute
Posted 15 years ago by Alafia    [ Reply ]
 aneal300 wrote:

 

don't be shy. Just say it....
Posted 15 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
Aargh! Bloody cowbells again! I know everyone and their uncle thinks the Kings of Leon are the dog's bollox, but to me their work is a dog's dinner :(
Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I was thinking exactly the same thing.  I've heard a few songs by this band and this guy's voice just gets on my nerves.  Yuck.

Leslie wrote:
I just can't really get into this band. The guy's vocals really bug me.
 


Posted 15 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]
Has a real garage band feel - and that's a compliment by the way. These guys know how to make raw rock and roll. And yea, the lyrics are dirty too :-)
Posted 15 years ago by burdell    [ Reply ]
 fluffybum wrote:
almost sounds like a pixies rip off.
 
Aye - I thought I missed some old B-side.
It's all right.

Posted 15 years ago by pilgrim    [ Reply ]
almost sounds like a pixies rip off.
Posted 15 years ago by fluffybum    [ Reply ]
 rtwingo wrote:
My first upload!! Woo-hoo {#Bounce}
 

Nice!!!!!
Posted 15 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
matz wrote:
man this cow bell just sucks...
Less cowbell!

Posted 15 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
SuzenJueL wrote:
The dirtiest
Most Raw
real
Amazing Lyrics.
FKN Love this song.
GodLike......oooo damn this is a song one must really 'listen' to the lyrical content, and it's perfect with the whole SHABANG
vocals, music...moan all of it!

Well, you can't please 'em all. Too bad she doesn't like it.

Posted 15 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
The dirtiest
Most Raw
real
Amazing Lyrics.
FKN Love this song.
GodLike......oooo damn this is a song one must really 'listen' to the lyrical content, and it's perfect with the whole SHABANG
vocals, music...moan all of it!
Posted 15 years ago by SuzenJueL    [ Reply ]

What the FIZ-uck?


Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
man this cow bell just sucks... 
Posted 15 years ago by matz    [ Reply ]
Coo ull!

Posted 15 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
This one's got ratings all over the map.  I like it, myself.
Posted 15 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
I just can't really get into this band. The guy's vocals really bug me.
Posted 15 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
 katzendogs wrote:
Not having rated anything in a long time, this one jumped out at me. Must look into more of their work. Eventually.
 
Glad to see it is positive...did your picture just flick me off?

Posted 15 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
 katzendogs wrote:
Not having rated anything in a long time, this one jumped out at me.
 

Me too.

1.
Posted 15 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
Not having rated anything in a long time, this one jumped out at me. Must look into more of their work. Eventually.
Posted 15 years ago by katzendogs    [ Reply ]
Probably one of the most grating voices out there these days.  You might be able to include Gomez in this category, too, I s'pose
Posted 15 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
Great band!
Posted 15 years ago by flapser    [ Reply ]
 snakechaser wrote:

No, no...it's a scarlet tanager that just hit someone's windshield. ;)
Oh, wait, that's not funny. I like scarlet tanagers.

Oh, and the songs is alright, too.

 

Looks like a very angry-gothic Duffy duck to me.

Now excuse me, time for my pills.

Posted 15 years ago by rtwingo    [ Reply ]
 lwilkinson wrote:
Album cover's interesting too; looks like a lobster with wings.  (not enough coffee to wake up yet)
 
No, no...it's a scarlet tanager that just hit someone's windshield. ;)
Oh, wait, that's not funny. I like scarlet tanagers.

Oh, and the songs is alright, too.

Posted 15 years ago by snakechaser    [ Reply ]
 rtwingo wrote:
My first upload!! Woo-hoo {#Bounce} 

So you're the one I have to blame for this!

Kings of Leon was one of the reasons I gave up on mainstream radio.



Posted 15 years ago by Rantipole    [ Reply ]
Couldn't they find a non-zombie lead singer?
Posted 15 years ago by sdn    [ Reply ]
The more I hear from this record—the more I think that everyone should know who these guys are.

It's awesome y'all.

Posted 15 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
 rtwingo wrote:
My first upload!! Woo-hoo {#Bounce}
 
You rule! 

Posted 15 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 lwilkinson wrote:
Saw these guys on SNL last weekend.  Pretty good group.

Album cover's interesting too; looks like a lobster with wings.  (not enough coffee to wake up yet)
 

My dad was a psychology prof.  Just for fun one day when I was a teenager, he gave me a Rorshach test.  Every ink blot looked to me very sexually explicit.  Of course, I was too embarrassed to tell him what I really saw, so I had to make stuff up, which wasn't easy.

Posted 15 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
wow. there was another song from this cd i heard recently on RP and i liked it. (hope i'm not forgetting that it's this one!) but this one? not so much. really don't like it at all. it's kind of annoying and boring, too.
Posted 15 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 ick wrote:
better than that having a baby crap... 
 
That's not saying much. But, yeah.
Posted 15 years ago by mattt    [ Reply ]
My first upload!! Woo-hoo {#Bounce}
Posted 15 years ago by rtwingo    [ Reply ]
better than that having a baby crap... I think there might be some interesting things going on in the lyrics.
Posted 15 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Saw these guys on SNL last weekend.  Pretty good group.

Album cover's interesting too; looks like a lobster with wings.  (not enough coffee to wake up yet)
Posted 15 years ago by lwilkinson    [ Reply ]