Wanted You More
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"Wanted You More" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music trio Lady Antebellum. It was released in May 2012 as the fourth single from their third studio album Own the Night. The song was written by Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood, Matt Billingslea, Dennis Edwards, Jonathan Long, and Jason Gambill.
Content
The song is about a relationship that is coming to an end, with the narrator realizing that her lover is not reciprocating the feelings of love. Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott said that they based the song around a melody that their road band was playing during a sound check.[1]
Music video
The music video directed by Noble Jones was released on June 29, 2012 on Lady Antebellum's official Vevo.
Chart performance
"Wanted You More" debuted at number 57 on the Hot Country Songs chart dated May 26, 2012. It ultimately peaked at number 20 in September, making it Lady Antebellum's first single to miss the Top Ten since "Lookin' for a Good Time" peaked at number 11 in late 2008, and their lowest-charting single to date.
| Chart (2011-2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[2] | 59 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 34 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 20 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2012) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 72 |
References
- ^ "Lady Antebellum, 'Wanted You More' - Story Behind the Lyrics". The Boot. 2012-06-11. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
- ^ "Lady Antebellum Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Lady Antebellum Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Lady Antebellum Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Best of 2012: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.