The song was written by Joe, Jolyon Skinner, and Michele Williams. Production was led by Joe and Tony Nicholas, with additional programming and keyboard work by Timmy Allen.
: Interestingly, the song was recorded years earlier but was initially pulled from an previous album due to creative disagreements before being rediscovered for The Wood soundtrack. Lyrical Meaning and Themes Joe I Wanna Know (Audio)
The lyrics are a sincere exploration of emotional vulnerability and the desire for deeper intimacy. The song was written by Joe, Jolyon Skinner,
"I Wanna Know" is the signature power ballad by American R&B singer (Joseph Thomas), released as the lead single from his double-platinum third studio album, My Name Is Joe (2000). Originally featured on the soundtrack for the 1999 film The Wood , the track became one of the defining R&B hits of its era, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and spending eight weeks at the top of the Billboard R&B chart. Production and Composition Lyrical Meaning and Themes The lyrics are a
: A mid-tempo "bedroom soul" track characterized by Joe’s smooth, church-influenced tenor.