"Do You Wanna Know" is an unreleased song performed by Ke$ha. The song was sold to Hannah Diamond and retitled to "Want You to Know". It was released on October 6, 2023.
Background[]
While working with David Gamson for her album, Hannah Diamond was told about the song he had written with Kesha for Animal. The song ultimately didn't make the cut as Kesha felt it wasn't right for her and Gamson felt the song fit the theme for Diamond's album. Gamson played the song for her and she loved it, so he suggested they ask Kesha and the Nervo sisters to use the track. Diamond expressed her love for Kesha and Animal, which is also how she came to know of Gamson's work.
| “ | It felt like this really full-circle moment to have [Kesha's] demo from [Animal] become a part of my album. And I'm so grateful and happy that she trusted me to do my own thing with it and allowed me to give it a home. | ” |
Official versions[]
- Hannah's version - 3:25
- Kesha's version - 3:27
Lyrics[]
Identity
The image that you have of me
Complexity
So far from what's inside
Wish you could see
The person that I'm trying to be
My self-esteem
The things that make me me
I want you to know, I want you to know
I want you to know who I am
I want you to know, I want you to know
If you really understand
What it feels like for a girl like me
When my heart is in your hands
I want you to know, I want you to know
Do you wanna know?
Notice me
Beneath the layers you will find
Simplicity
A diamond by design
Reality (Reality)
Is getting lost between the lines
Try for me (Try for me)
Just try to read my mind
I want you to know, I want you to know
I want you to know who I am
I want you to know, I want you to know
If you really understand
What it feels like for a girl likе me
When my heart is in your hands
I want you to know, I want you to know
Do you wanna know? (Do you wanna know?)
Givе me one reason not to hide
And I will show you all of what's inside
Give me one reason I should share and I swear that I will
Share every moment that you're there
I want you to know, I want you to know
I want you to know who I am
I want you to know, I want you to know
If you really understand
I want you to know, I want you to know
I want you to know who I am
I want you to know
Give me one reason
And I'll show you who I am (I'll show you)
What it feels like for a girl like me
When my heart is in your hands
I want you to know, I want you to know
Do you wanna know? (Do you wanna know?)
I take my pain, write it across my face
I turn it up, I play it over and over
Until I'm feelin' stripped, straight from my fingertips
The hurt it finally flips this weight on my shoulders
Is anybody out there?
Does anyone care?
I want you to know, I want you to know
I want you to know who I am
I want you to know, I want you to know
If you really give a damn
If you want this, be my witness
And I promise I'll be honest
I want you to know, I want you to know
Do you wanna know?
I tried so hard and I have pushed as far
As I can let my heart, but can anyone hear me?
'Cause now I'm feelin' trapped, so caught up in the past
Waitin' for love at last, God it's all so deceiving
I want you to know, I want you to know
I want you to know who I am
I want you to know, I want you to know
If you really give a damn
If you want this, be my witness
And I promise I'll be honest
I want you to know, I want you to know
Do you wanna know?
Give me one reason not to hide
And I will show you all of what's inside
Give me one reason I should care and I swear that I will
Be there every moment that you're there
I want you to know who I am
I want you to know, I want you to know
I want you to know who I am
I want you to know, I want you to know
If you really give a damn
I want you to know, I want you to know
I want you to know who I am
I want you to know, I want you to know
I want you to know who I am
If you want this, be my witness
And I promise I'll be honest
I want you to know, I want you to know
Do you wanna know?
Videos[]
References[]
- BMI | Repertoire (Dead link)