‘Cause you started something, can’t you see/
That ever since we met you’ve had a hold on me.

In “I Only Want to be With You” we see Dusty Springfield’s range. Not only can she do sultry songs like “The Look of Love”, she can also do typical, upbeat pop fair. This song has a theme similar to many pop songs of the 60s: “I am really into you”, “I want to spend more time with you”, “I’m falling in love with you”, etc. Springfield delivers it in an optimistic way that is reminiscent of the hope of young or burgeoning love. She has a very versatile voice.

Springfield’s “I Only Want to be With You” is really upbeat and fast-paced. The arrangement contains a bit of an eclectic selection of instruments. Along with the usual strings and drums that you find in a lot of songs from the pop songs from this era, you also have a small sax intro and featured trumpets. The brass section seems to drive a lot of the rhythm of the song, which contributes to that unique “old-school” sound.

I Only Wanna Be With You Lyrics

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 started something, can’t you see
That ever since we met you’ve had a hold on me
I 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
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
Asked me if I’d care to dance
I fell into your open arms
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 started something, 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

You stopped and smiled at me
Asked me if I’d care to dance
I fell into your open arms
I didn’t stand a chance

Now hear me darling, I just want to be beside you everywhere
As long as we’re together, honey, I don’t care
‘Cause you started something, 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

Songwriters: Ivor Raymonde / Michael Hawker