I Wanna Hold You
"I Wanna Hold You" is a song by English pop rock band McFly. It was released on 17 October 2005 as the third single from their second studio album, Wonderland (2005).
"I Wanna Hold You" | ||||
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Single by McFly | ||||
from the album Wonderland | ||||
Released | 17 October 2005 | |||
Recorded | 2005 | |||
Genre | Pop rock | |||
Length | 2:59 | |||
Label | Island | |||
Songwriter(s) | Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter | |||
Producer(s) | Jason Perry | |||
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"I Wanna Hold You" peaked at number three in the UK Singles Chart and number 13 in Ireland. The song was written by band members Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones and Dougie Poynter.
Controversies
The original version of the song was different from the single, this version was written by Tom and Danny. Its lyrics were "less mature" and resembled a song more suited to the Room on the 3rd Floor album than the new and "grown-up" Wonderland album. The track was therefore edited. It was re-written by Tom and Dougie and re-recorded to be added onto McFly's second studio album, but not before it was featured on the album demo which has subsequently been spread across the internet. The new album version however was still criticised. Its lyrics "I'd destroy the World for you" were deemed inappropriate for a pop song. So McFly edited and re-recorded the song a further time changing the lyrics to "I'll change the world for you" instead.
Track listing
- UK CD1
- "I Wanna Hold You" - 2:59
- "Mr. Brightside" - 3:14
- UK CD2
- "I Wanna Hold You" - 2:59
- "Easy Way Out" - 3:15
- "Interview" - 10:13
- "I Wanna Hold You" (Instrumental) - 2:59
- UK DVD Single
- "I Wanna Hold You" (Audio) - 2:59
- "McFly Home Movie" - 10:00
- "I Wanna Hold You" (Video) - 3:05
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[1] | 12 |
Ireland (IRMA)[2] | 15 |
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[3] | 3 |
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[4] | 3 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2005) | Position |
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UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[5] | 130 |
Music video
McFly's video for "I Wanna Hold You" is more mature, removing McFly's signature comedic sketches for a serious performance-based video. The band, suited up, perform the whole video in front of an orchestra of beautiful women in blonde wigs. During the guitar solo, a woman appears to rise through the ground before McFly, dripping with a metallic looking paint.
References
- "Hits of the World – Eurocharts" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 117 no. 45. 5 November 2005. p. 75. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- "The Irish Charts – Search Results – I Wanna Hold You". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- "The Official UK Singles Chart 2005" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. p. 2. Retrieved 17 April 2020.