Miguel

Lyrics

[Intro: J. Cole]
Damn (Uh, uh, uh, uh)
Damn (Uh, uh, uh, uh)

[Verse 1: J. Cole]
Damn, Cole World
I never thought I see that day that you my old girl
Now I'm stuck here hollerin' at ol' girl
Got one, got two, three, four girls
Shotgun in the drop made a right
Hut-one, hut-two, told them **** take a hike
Then it's on to the next—on—on to the next one
Hard to move on when you always regret one

[Verse 2: Miguel]
I wonder sometimes
I wonder if I was wrong
Tryna do right by you got me here
Now all I am is alone

[Pre-Chorus: Miguel]
'Cause her eyes, and those hips
And that ass, don't compare, at all, no
And at best, all they do is distract me but now
Deep down, when I face it
[Chorus: Miguel]
All I want is you
All I want is you, now
All I want is you now
Now that you're gone, gone, gone

[Verse 3: Miguel]
'Cause being your friend is killin' me softly
Hear voices, wonder where I went wrong
It was my fault and the wrong time
I wonder so often, regret gets exhaustin'

[Pre-Chorus: Miguel]
'Cause her eyes, and those hips
And that ass, don't compare, at all, no
And at best, all they do is distract me but now
Deep down, when I face it

[Chorus: Miguel]
All I want is you, mmh
All I want is you, now
All I want is you now, sugar
Now that you're gone, gone, gone
All I want is you, ooh-ooh, ooh
All I want is you, now
All I want is you now, baby
Now that you're gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
[Bridge: Miguel & J. Cole]
'Cause they don't smile, huh, or smell like you
And they don't make me laugh, or even cook like you
And they don't photograph, nah, they don't sex like you
Let's face it (Yeah) I can't replace it (Yeah)
That's why all I want is you now

[Verse 4: J. Cole]
I hit the club when you left me thinkin' that could heal shit
Tryna celebrate my Independence Day, Will Smith
Baby girl, who I'm kiddin'? Still sick, real shit
All my new hoes seem to get old real quick
And could it be, you everything that these plain bitches couldn’t be?
Is it a sign from the Lord that I shouldn’t be?
Lost in the player way, sorta get old to me
Got me on layaway, girl you got a hold on me
I say, "I'm wrong", you say, "Come again?"
Damn, said I was wrong, look don't rub it in
I got a lot on my mind, got a flock full of dimes
Like a line full of hoes, how they comin' in
Just sayin', don’t wanna have me then somebody will
I'm playin', weight on my chest like I body build
I'm prayin', you ain’t content with tryna do your thang
And come back baby, boomerang, 'rang, huh

[Chorus: Miguel]
That's why all I want is you now
All I want is you, now
All I want is you now, sugar
Now that you're gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
[Outro: Miguel]
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, oh
Yeah, now that you're gone, gone, gone
I want you back

If you are a fan of Miguel or J. Cole or simply a lover of R&B music, you have likely heard the soulful track “All I Want Is You.” This duet was released as the lead single from Miguel’s debut studio album, in 2010. The beautiful masterpiece features J. Cole and was produced by the legendary Salaam Remi.

The song is a perfect blend of R&B and hip-hop grooves, which showcase Miguel’s smooth vocals and J. Cole’s lyrical prowess. As both artists tell their stories about unrequited love, Miguel asking for love and J.Cole opening up about a difficult breakup, it is a sad but beautiful song in every sense.

About All I Want Is You

The song “All I Want Is You” is one of the most beautiful R&B gems of the 21st century. The track was released by Miguel on his debut album also titled All I Want Is You and features J. Cole. The song is about two men who are struggling with the fact that the girls they love do not feel the same way.

The production of the track is stunning. It opens with a lovely piano riff which continues to play throughout the song. One of the most impressive aspects of the tune is their captivating vocals, especially Miguel's mesmerizing and captivating singing voice, which creates a unique sound and will pull you into the song's story.

The lyrics are emotional and powerful, drawing on themes of love, unrequited emotion, and heartbreak. Miguel's opening verses are about his love's beauty and the strong connection he has with her, gently asking her to give him a chance. His lyrics are heartfelt in their passion, describing how he cannot seem to resist her, and how she is the one he needs. J. Cole's verses are more potent, each telling the story of a different heartbreak. The lyrics are filled with spite towards his exes, which resonate with listeners who have experienced difficulties in past relationships and are having trouble moving on.

The song is a perfect example of how instrumentals and lyrics can come together to create an emotional masterpiece. The past beats of the song go along well with the vocals to create a harmonious sound, which leaves the listener feeling melancholic yet entranced. With its sentimental story and captivating production, "All I Want Is You" is an undeniably beautiful song that will stay with you long after you've finished listening to it.

Miguel recalled that he was somewhat intimidated when he first met up with Salaam Remi, the producer who worked with him on the track. Miguel said: “I remember asking producer Salaam Remi to give me a moment with the music. It was the first time we had met. I was already a fan and was a little taken back. He let me be for the rest of the session and I pretty much recorded myself like I do most of my sessions.

The track was not only commercially successful, but it helped Miguel lay the foundation for his successful music career. The song peaked at number 17 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and stayed on the charts for thirteen weeks.

Miguel managed to deliver one of the best R&B love songs of the decade with "All I Want Is You." The emotional and soulful track is one of the most moving tunes of the 21st century, presenting listeners with an intimate look at the despair, pain, and sorrow that can accompany unrequited love.

This duet of Miguel and J. Cole is one that will stand the test of time, decades from now, people will still find the song touching, with classic instrumentation and heartfelt crooning between the two, these artists of their time have presented an R&B classic.

• Release Date: May 25, 2010
• Artist: Miguel