Want Me, Want Me
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| "Want Me, Want Me" | ||
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| Single by Namie Amuro | ||
| from the album Queen of Hip-Pop | ||
| B-side(s) | Handle Me | |
| Released | April 6, 2005 | |
| Format | CD Single, CD&DVD | |
| Recorded | Baybridge Studio | |
| Genre | Hip-Pop | |
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| Label | Avex Trax | |
| Producer(s) | Sugi-V, Michico | |
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| Namie Amuro singles chronology | ||
| "Girl Talk / The Speed Star" (2004) |
"Want Me, Want Me" (2005) |
"White Light / Violet Sauce" (2005) |
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| The CD&DVD version of the single. | ||
"Want Me, Want Me" is Namie Amuro's 28th solo single under the Avex Trax label. It was released in two formats CD and CD&DVD on April 6, 2005. The CD format contained a b-side track and its instrumental while the CD&DVD format had no b-side but came with the music video. It was the last retailed single to precede her sixth studio album, Queen of Hip-Pop (2005). The sitar sample from the song was also featured in the background music to the cycle 8 premier episode of America's Next Top Model.
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[edit] Overview
Want Me, Want Me is best described as a fusion of bhangra and reggaeton music. It's arrangement and composition is most similar to reggaeton music, but it utilizes a sitar sample that is looped throughout the song. Unlike Namie's previous material this song is also sexually aggressive. A portion of the translated lyrics includes the lines:
- Want me, want me we're in such a hurry
- My buttons fly off
- Wait a minute hold on a second
- Calm down. We don't know what to do with our arms and legs, we're like a virgin
- But don’t forget the Trojan
- I am oochie, la la poppin' coochie
- Don't hold back want me, baby
Despite the single's sexual content it managed to debut at #2 and opened with her largest sales figure for a single since her 2001 hit, "lovin' it (Namie Amuro & Verbal)."
[edit] Sex and controversy
Although the song had no ill-effect towards Amuro in Japan, many Western listeners were taken aback when the video hit internet forums. When a translation of the song was published it caused a severe reaction among the J-pop community labeling it lewd, offensive, and "slutty". The adverse reaction from many in the community could be due to a mentality within members of the community who believe that Japanese music offers a cleaner, safer, "cute," alternative to the hypersexual images of Western popstars. "Want Me, Want Me" offended that sensibility. Other female Japanese musicians like Kumi Koda have suffered similar criticism for being sexually provocative.
[edit] Music video
The video for "Want Me, Want Me" was shot in an undisclosed studio by director Masashi Muto. It involves Amuro and several dancers performing in a flooded room. The room changes between two colors, blue and beige. Extras of various ethnic backgrounds were used as background dancers throughout the video.
[edit] Track listing
[edit] CD only format
- "Want Me, Want Me" (Michico, Sugi-V) – 3:13
- "Handle Me" (Akira) – 3:30
- "Want Me, Want Me (Instrumental)" (Michico) – 3:13
- "Handle Me (Instrumental) " (Akira) – 3:27
[edit] CD and DVD
[edit] CD portion
- "Want Me, Want Me" (Michico, SUGI-V) – 3:13
- "Want Me, Want Me (Instrumental)" (Michico) – 3:13
[edit] DVD portion
- "Want Me, Want Me" – 3:20
[edit] Personnel
- Namie Amuro – vocals, background vocals
- Michico – background vocals
- Sugi-V – all instruments
[edit] Production
- Producers – Sugi-V, Michico
- Vocal Production – Michico
- Mixing – D.O.I
- Music Video Director – Masashi Muto
- Hair & Make Up – Akemi Nakano
- Stylist – Noriko Goto
- Photography – Shoji Uchida
- Design: Aratame
[edit] TV performances
- March 24, 2005 – Kobe Collection '05
- April 2, 2005 – CDTV
- April 9, 2005 – Music Fighter
- April 14, 2005 – Utaban
- April 22, 2005 – Music Station
- June 4, 2005 – MTV Video Awards Japan 2005
[edit] Charts
Oricon Sales Chart (Japan)
| Release | Chart | Peak Position | First Week Sales | Sales Total | Chart Run |
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| April 6, 2005 | Oricon Daily Singles Chart | #2 | |||
| April 6, 2005 | Oricon Weekly Singles Chart | #2 | 48,000 | 103,000 | 10 weeks |
| April 6, 2005 | Oricon Yearly Singles Chart | 100 |
[edit] RIAJ certification
"Want Me, Want Me" has been certified gold for shipments of over 100,000 by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
[edit] References
↑ Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved on May 3, 2006.
