Hootie & the Blowfish - Only Wanna Be with You Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Only Wanna Be with You' by Hootie & the Blowfish?

   The song 'Only Wanna Be with You' was written by Darius Rucker, Dean Felber, Jim Sonefeld, and Mark Bryan, who are all members of Hootie & The Blowfish.

2. What is the significance of the Bob Dylan references in 'Only Wanna Be with You'?

   'Only Wanna Be with You' includes lyrics that reference Bob Dylan’s songs from his album 'Blood on the Tracks'. The specific mentions of songs like 'Idiot Wind' and 'Tangled Up in Blue' are a nod to Dylan's influence on music and storytelling. This homage led to a legal action where Bob Dylan's management initially had no issue but later required a settlement when the song gained popularity.

3. Why does Darius Rucker mention the Miami Dolphins in the song?

   Darius Rucker, lead vocalist for Hootie & The Blowfish and a big fan of the Miami Dolphins, included a line about them in the song as a personal touch. The lyric ‘I’m such a baby ‘cause the Dolphins make me cry’ reflects his emotional connection with the team’s performances.

4. How did Post Malone's cover of 'Only Wanna Be with You' differ from the original?

   Post Malone released a cover of 'Only Wanna Be with You' for Pokémon’s 25th anniversary. His version incorporates samples from Pokémon video games and changes some references to better align with his own interests, including changing the sports team mentioned from Miami Dolphins to Dallas Cowboys.